Pride Update

No classes on Friday, October 24th and Friday, October 31st!

Have a great time celebrating Halloween and enjoy your extra-long weekends!

Join us on Thursday, October 23rd, from 4–8 PM at Panera Bread to support Point of Discovery School!

During this fundraiser, 25% of all sales will go directly toward supporting our students’ field trips. Our students will be helping out, and they can’t wait to see you while you enjoy some delicious food.

Don’t miss out—mark your calendars and come enjoy a meal for a great cause!

Point of Discovery School gear is here, and it’s for everyone—students, staff, and families! You can choose hats, caps, water bottles, shirts, hoodies, sweaters, and sweatpants, all in our school colors—blue, grey, and white—and featuring the Point of Discovery logo. These items are perfect for showing school spirit or as holiday gifts for family and friends.

DON'T WAIT! The order deadline is Thursday, October 30, 2025! Click the button below to grab your favorites and proudly show off your PoDs pride!

The Stevens Point Area Public School District now partners with Cartwheel, an evidence-based teletherapy service offering rapid access to mental health care for students and families.

Services include 1:1 teletherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, family therapy, and parent guidance. Cartwheel is free for families with Medicaid or no insurance and in-network for most private insurance plans.

Telehealth appointments are available Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., year-round, with no waitlist. Services are offered in over 10 languages.

This partnership provides students in grades 3 and up and their families with timely, professional mental health support.

Learn more or get started here: Cartwheel Health Services

If your biological parents did not complete a 4-year bachelor’s degree, you are eligible for a

FREE college-prep program called Upward Bound through UW-Stevens Point! UWSP has

hosted the Upward Bound Program for over 55 years.

1. You may apply as soon as 8 th grade, but before 12 th grade

2. You can visit up to 9 colleges/universities/tech schools per year. We help you get to any

college you are interested in; it is NOT a recruitment program for UWSP.

3. Students are eligible for a live-in summer academic program on UWSP’s campus and

stay in the residence halls and eat in the dining facilities.

4. We take reward trips for those who participate in our activities throughout the school year

and summer.

5. Students get help with financial aid and college applications during their senior year.

6. Check out our video: https://youtu.be/0WPmg17M0qY

Requirements

• Be a first-generation student (i.e., parents do not have a 4-year degree) OR income
• eligible if parents’ have a 4-year bachelor’s degree
• Be in 8-11 th grade
• Have a desire to go to college, a 2- or 4-year degree.

Last Friday, our 7th and 8th graders wrapped up an amazing 3-day camping trip at Devil’s Lake State Park. The students spent their days hiking to scenic spots like Balanced Rock and Devil’s Doorway, playing games along the lake, and working together to cook meals and complete a group scavenger hunt. Evenings were filled with campfires, hotdogs, s’mores, stargazing, and plenty of laughter. From chilly nights to heartfelt moments of connection, the trip was full of adventure, teamwork, and memories that will stay with them long after the season ends.

Our 9th and 10th graders spent last week diving into hands-on environmental learning at Trees for Tomorrow in Eagle River, WI.

During the trip, students explored the forest on a night hike, studied ecosystems and energy flow, examined bog ecology and the carbon cycle, designed and tested wind turbines, and measured trees to learn about carbon sequestration. Between activities, they enjoyed meals together and cozy evenings around the campfire with s’mores and conversation, making the trip both educational and memorable.

October 23rd: Fundraiser Night at Panera Bread!

October 31st: No School

November 10th: 10th Grade Boston School Forest Field Trip

November 11th - 13th: Student-Led Conferences (3-7pm)

November 17th: No School

November 24th: Seal-A-Smile

November 26th - 28th: Thanksgiving Break

Email: slawrenc@pointschools.net
Website: https://pods.pointschools.net/
Location: 1900 West Zinda Drive, Stevens Point, WI, USA
Phone: 715 345 5566