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More history was made Saturday at the WIAA State Gymnastics Meet in Wisconsin Rapids!
Our Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland team had three competitors vying for podium spots and we are thrilled to share that Madelyn Klein earned 1st place in Division 2 on the Uneven Bars and 2nd place in the All-Around!
This is the first time the Dodgeville program has had a Gymnastics State Champion!
Congrats to all three girls! You make us proud!
Maddy Klein
Bars - 1st place
All Around - 2nd place
Vault - 7th place
Ally Baehler
Beam - 9th place
Floor - 19th place
All Around - 18th place
Faith Hoffman
Bars - 8th place
Floor - 28th place
All Around - 12th place
FORENSICS ADVANCING TO DISTRICTS
A big congrats to our Forensics team for the fine showing at Subdistricts! We have received all our results from virtual and in-person competitions and are excited to celebrate those moving on to Districts!
- Farrago: Kalea Biddick, Maci Muchow, Jadyn Swinehart
- Group Interpretation: Drew Aschliman, Brett Bossert, Sadie Miller, Sophie Miller & Roni Thousand
- Group Interpretation: Kate James, Chloe McVay, Kendyl Ruf, Jessica Schubert & Kendall Wenger
- Group Interpretation: Eli Lindsey, Laci Lindsey, Atley Potterton, Jacob Phillips & Jaxson Wendhausen
- Moments in History: Brynn Swenson
- Play Acting: Josie Dunn & Cole Hentrich
- Play Acting: Keyara Collins, Gabe Hook, Cooper McGuire, Shayna Sigg & Suttyn Weinbrenner
- Play Acting: Brooke Paynter, Finn Renwick, Taitin Riley & Lila Thousand
- Poetry: Anthony Luu, Violet Renwick, Faye Schuette
- Prose: Lilli Berget, Lily Fox, Carver Potterton, Jaycee Privett
- Public Address: Anthony Buleje Cadena
- Radio Speaking: Matthew Goninen, Stephanie Wallace
- Solo Acting: Madelyn Steffes
THANK YOU, SENIOR
Now that our gymnastics season has concluded, we'd like to honor our lone Dodgeville/Mineral Point/Iowa-Grant/Highland Senior, #PointerNation's own Ally Baehler!
She has had many fantastic contributions, including being a WIAA State qualifier all four years -- you're one of the greats, Ally!
(Graphic uses a photo taken by ann gorgen photography)
ELEMENTARY BOOK FAIR
Please visit during Family Conferences on March 19 from 2:30 pm until 7:00 pm. All profits will be used to support literacy in our school. Online link: https://literati.com/store/?school=mineral-point-elem-school-mineral-point-us_wi
Any questions, please reach out to Micki Uppena at micki.uppena@mp.k12.wi.us
ELEMENTARY CONFERENCES
Elementary School Family/Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, March 19 from 2:15-7:15 pm. Families will be receiving more info on how to sign up for a time. If you have any questions, please reach out to your building administrative assistant or your child(ren)'s teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity to discuss your child's progress.
CRYSTAL APPLE NOMINATIONS
WMTV 15 News in Madison is accepting applications for its annual Crystal Apple Awards now through March 31 -- please consider nominating a #PointerNation educator! We had seven wonderful teachers nominated last year.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
The next Mineral Point Early Childhood Development Screening will take place Wednesday, April 2! This screening is open to children who were born between the dates of April 1, 2022 and October 1, 2022.
This is a great opportunity for school staff to meet your child and answer any questions you may have about your child's development. This is the one time prior to your child starting 4K that we will ask you to attend a screening. Your child is guaranteed to have fun and will go home with a bag full of goodies!
Please call 608-987-0739 ext. 127 if you are interested in having your child participate. We look forward to welcoming our newest Pointers!
SCHOOL GARDEN MEETING
Do you have a green thumb or just want to help our students get their hands dirty in the School Garden? There will be a meeting Thursday, April 3 at 3:30 pm at the Elementary School in Room 131. Contact Jessica Soots at jessica.soots@mp.k12.wi.us with questions.
ELEMENTARY YEARBOOKS
Mineral Point Elementary Yearbooks are available to order until April 8! Scan the QR Code or visit this link: https://shop.yearbookmarket.com/mineralpointelementary
#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)
Monday, March 10
-- School Board meeting 6 pm: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/2067
Tuesday, March 11
-- ACT exam for Juniors
-- FFA Banquet 7 pm in cafeteria
Wednesday, March 12
-- Early Release 2 pm (every Wednesday)
-- Students depart for Cornwall
-- Junior Prom Parent Meeting 6 pm in library
Thursday, March 13
-- WIAA Sectional Semifinal Boys Basketball vs. Darlington at Lancaster 7 pm.
Radio: 97.7 fm
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports or https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/lancaster/organization/17010/lancaster-high-school
Saturday, March 15
-- WIAA Sectional Final Boys Basketball vs. Marshall at Verona 7 pm (updated time)
Tickets are to be purchased online: https://gofan.co/event/3398898?schoolId=WI13632
Radio: 97.7 fm
Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports
Please be aware of other companies claiming to livestream our games, especially if there are links different than posted above and ask for credit card and personal information -- these are scams. We will update this pinned post as available livestream information is relayed to us.
Mineral Point Unified School District
"Grounded by our history as one of the oldest publicly supported schools in Wisconsin, Mineral Point Unified School District is the heart of a small community that educates and inspires our students for a bright future in a big world."
Email: joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us
Website: mineralpointschools.org
Location: 705 Ross Street, Mineral Point, WI, USA
Phone: (608) 987-0740
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MineralPointSchoolDistrict