#PointerNation News

Meet our #PointerNation 8th Grade Grads! They will receive their diplomas Wednesday afternoon on their way to exciting high school adventures! Join us at 12:30 pm on June 4 to celebrate!

Meet our #PointerNation 5th Grade Grads! They will receive their diplomas Wednesday at 11 am in the elementary gym on their way to exciting middle school adventures! Congrats! Join us on June 4 to celebrate.

A big congratulations to Colette Dunn (Band) who auditioned and was accepted to the prestigious Wisconsin School Music Association (WSMA) Middle School State Honors Project! She will participate in late October/early November as part of the Wisconsin State Music Conference. Her selection identifies her as one of Wisconsin’s finest middle school musicians.

"If you're happy and you know it then your smile will surely show it!" Check out the smiles on our WIAA State Track & Field qualifiers!

We had a very successful Sectional meet in McFarland Friday night! A big congrats to our Dodge-Point athletes who are WIAA State bound by placing 1st-4th! State will be held June 6-7 in La Crosse.

Ellie Robinson is now a four time Sectional Champion in the 1600 m and 3200 m!

FIRST PLACE & SECTIONAL CHAMPION

-- 1600 m Run: Ellie Robinson

-- 3200 m Run: Ellie Robinson

SECOND PLACE

-- 1600 m Run: Annie Robinson

-- 3200 m Run: Annie Robinson

-- 110 m Hurdles: Gavin Houtakker

-- 4x800 m Relay: Ethan Hook, Cody Yoder, Parker Owens, Layne Aurit (Alternates: Johnny Robinson and Nolan Allendorf)

THIRD PLACE

-- 3200 m Run: Layne Aurit

FOURTH PLACE

-- 110 m Hurdles: Zayne Cartwright

-- 300 m Hurdles: Zayne Cartwright

Great job, everyone and best of luck at State!

Elementary Reading Night rocked! Thanks to everyone who joined us, and all who helped organize and operate, such a fun underwater-themed evening for elementary students and their families last week!

Major talent was on display Wednesday night at the Elementary Art Show! Students were excited to showcase their work from this school year to friends and family. Thanks to all who stopped by.

Nine is fine!

A big congrats to our #PointerNation Golf Team for winning its impressive 9th consecutive WIAA Regional Title Tuesday at Prairie du Chien, besting 2nd place Cuba City/Southwestern/Benton by nine strokes!

This is our 15th Regional Title in program history.

Individually, Drew Aschliman was the medalist, Eli Lindsey 3rd, Reid Acherman 9th, Gaige Godfrey 14th, and Brody Miller 42nd.

Mineral Point now advances to the WIAA Division 2 Sectional at the friendly confines of Dodge-Point Country Club Tuesday, June 3 with another State berth on the line. Keep it going, Pointers!

The Pointer victory train keeps rolling!

Let's hear it for our #PointerNation Softball Team for winning the WIAA Regional Championship Thursday with a 4-1 victory over Wisconsin Heights!

This is our 9th Regional Title in program history, and our first since 2019.

Next up will be a Sectional Semifinal rubber match at Cuba City Tuesday, June 3. The teams split their regular season match ups.

Keep it rolling, Pointers!

(Graphic uses a photo by Tori Carey)

Congrats to our Dodge-Point athletes who claimed WIAA Regional Track & Field Championships Tuesday at Platteville, and also those who placed 2nd-4th and qualified for Sectionals Friday at McFarland where State berths were on the line!

Ellie Robinson is now a four time Regional Champion in both the 1600 and 3200!

The Dodge-Point Girls team finished 3rd while the Boys took 5th.

1st Place GIRLS

-- 1600 m Run: Ellie Robinson

-- 3200 m Run: Ellie Robinson

-- Discus: Emily Heisner

1st Place BOYS

-- 3200 m Run: Layne Aurit

-- 4x800 m Relay: Ethan Hook, Cody Yoder, Parker Owens, Layne Aurit

Also qualifying for Sectionals are:

2nd Place GIRLS

-- 1600 m Run: Annie Robinson

-- 3200 m Run: Annie Robinson

-- Shot Put: Emily Heisner

-- Triple Jump: Olivia Wilson

2nd Place BOYS

-- 800 m Run: Ethan Hook

-- 3200 m Run: Johnny Robinson

-- 110 m Hurdles: Gavin Houtakker

3rd Place BOYS

-- 110 m Hurdles: Zayne Cartwright

-- 4x400 m Relay: Parker Owens, Brock Fockler, Caleb Kitelinger, Harper Olson

-- High Jump: Harper Olson

4th Place GIRLS

-- 100 m Dash: Olivia Wilson

-- 300 M Hurdles: Kit Finley

-- 4x800 m Relay: Payton Christopher, Raina Arndt, Chloe Eastman, Faye Schuette

4th Place BOYS

-- 1600 m Run: Nolan Allendorf

-- 300 M Hurdles: Zayne Cartwright

-- 4x200 m Relay: Parker Owens, Brock Fockler, Caleb Kitelinger, Harper Olson

-- Shot Put: Jacob Phillips

Keep it going, Dodge-Point!

Blue gets through! Kudos to our #PointerNation Baseball team which defeated River Valley 3-1 Thursday in the WIAA Regional Quarterfinal! MP will now travel to New Glarus for the Regional Semifinal Tuesday, June 3. Keep it going!

1st Grade had a great morning at Papa Murphy's Pizza Thursday! They used our own “recipes” with fractions to make mini Murph pizzas! Thank you, Mary, at Papa Murphy’s in Platteville for the tasty math lesson! Fun was also had at the inclusive Platteville playground!

We are so grateful for the support of Mineral Point Kiwanis throughout the school year! Members stopped by for a great annual tradition last week -- reading books and then donating them to elementary classrooms. Thank you to the following Kiwanis members who read to our students: Joelle Doye, Don Hay, Lisa Hay, Linda Hurley, Dick Josh, Diane Palzkill, Tom Schraeder, Ashley Tibbits.

Lions, tigers, and bears -- oh, my! Our Kindergarten crew had a fantastic trip Tuesday to the Henry Vilas Zoo!

4th Graders had a blast exploring habitats underwater using virtual reality headsets!

4th Graders had a fabulous Thursday afternoon visiting some treasures right in our own downtown! Thanks to Hook's Cheese, MP Railroad Museum, and Mulberry Pottery for welcoming our students! We're lucky to have such amazing places within walking distance of school.

5th Graders presented their final debates! Their public speaking skills are improving, they’re learning the importance of researching both sides of a topic, and being good listeners.

Creativity was running wild at the 5th Grade Volume Zoo! Students used math, science, art, and teamwork skills to craft their zoos and show them off to younger grade levels. What a great time we had constructing sea animals, finding volume, and showcasing our underwater world!

Let's give a big #PointerNation welcome to Chad Scullion, new Middle/High School Evening Custodian!

Let's hear it for our six #PointerNation Softball players who have earned SWAL All-Conference honors!
First Team: Maddy Kabat, Jadyn Schultz, Austy Kinch, Tenleigh Bockhop, Ally Baehler
Honorable Mention: Ava Ingwell
Congrats to all!
Read the full list here.

A big congrats to all Dodge-Point Track & Field team members, including our 12 Pointers pictured, who earned SWC All-Conference honors! Read about them here.

Let's hear it for our five #PointerNation Golfers who have earned SWAL All-Conference honors!

First Team: Reid Acherman, Drew Aschliman, Eli Lindsey

Honorable Mention: Gaige Godfrey, Brody Miller

Congrats to all!

Read the full list here.

The Mineral Point Unified School District Wellness Committee is currently being revised and reassembled, as the Wellness Policy is under review by the Mineral Point School Board. We look forward to working with a new committee for the next school year and are looking for a diverse group of stakeholders. If you are interested in participating, please reach out to School Nurse Jayne Lindsey at jayne.lindsey@mp.k12.wi.us (Please note -- due to space limitations, it's possible not all people who express interest will be selected for the committee. Thanks for your understanding.)

The Mineral Point Unified School District has job openings. Come join the great place that is #PointerNation where our mission is inspiring students for a bright future in a big world!

2025-26 SCHOOL YEAR OPENINGS:

-- Part time ESL Teacher

-- Part time (three hours) Elementary Food Service: apply to District Administrative Assistant Angie Schubert (angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us)

Standing open positions include:

-- Substitutes for Food Service

-- Substitutes for Custodians

-- Substitutes for Teachers & Instructional Assistants

-- Substitutes for Office Administrative Assistants

To inquire about the standing open positions, contact Angie Schubert at 608-987-0740 or angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us

-- See why blue would look good on you!

We are looking forward to celebrating our 12th, 8th & 5th Grade Graduates very soon and are so proud of all they've accomplished! Details below:

12th Grade Graduation

Friday, May 23

7 pm - High School Gym

8th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 4

12:30 pm - High School Gym

5th Grade Graduation

Wednesday, June 4

11 am - Elementary School Gym

Thank You from the Mineral Point Senior Class of 2025

As we turn the page on this unforgettable chapter of our lives, the Senior Class of 2025 would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the many people who have walked alongside us on this journey.

To our families -- Thank you for being our biggest supporters, cheerleaders, and guiding lights. Your love, patience, and belief in us have been the foundation of our growth. Every late-night conversation, car ride pep talk, and proud smile carried us forward.

To our community -- Your unwavering support has surrounded us with encouragement and strength. From local businesses to neighbors and mentors, you’ve reminded us what it means to belong, to give back, and to dream bigger.

To our teachers -- You’ve challenged us, inspired us, and believed in us even when we didn’t believe in ourselves. Your dedication and passion have shaped not just our minds but our futures. Thank you for every lesson, every moment of patience, and every push to be our best.

To the school staff -- Whether through a kind word in the hallway, a well-timed joke, or the tireless work behind the scenes, you’ve made our days brighter and our experience smoother. You are the heart of the school, and we are so grateful for you.

To our school -- Thank you for being our second home, our launchpad, and the place where we discovered who we are. The memories made within these walls will stay with us for a lifetime.

Together, you’ve shaped us into who we are today -- and who we will become. Thank you for everything.

With appreciation and love,

The Mineral Point Senior Class of 2025

Please join us in welcoming the newest member of #PointerNation! Middle School Special Education Teacher Elizabeth Grutz, husband Kirby, and older brother Henry welcomed Grant Duane to the world May 11. Congratulations!

Wednesday, June 4 will mark the conclusion of another fantastic school year. As always, a sincere thank you for your support. We wish you well and encourage this time over Summer Break to rest, relax, reflect, recharge, and renew. And, most of all, enjoy!

We'd love to have you join our sub pool! There will be a Substitute Teacher Training held at CESA 3 in Fennimore at 9 am on June 10.

This training is one of the requirements for a sub license in Wisconsin (including the minimum of an associate's degree). Participants can register using this link.

Join Mineral Point Elementary School for a Book Scavenger Hunt beginning at 10 am Monday, June 23! Join in the fun as we race to find books in our favorite places around Mineral Point. 50 books will be hidden around our community! Once you find a book, it's yours to keep. Stay tuned to @PointerNationLMC on Facebook and Instagram for clues. (Rain date is Tuesday, June 24). Questions? Contact micki.uppena@mp.k12.wi.us

#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)

Tuesday, June 3

-- WIAA Sectional Golf at Dodge-Point 8:30 am

-- UPDATED TIME: WIAA Sectional Semifinal Softball at Cuba City 2 pm. Radio: 93.7 fm and 106.1 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@queenbradiosports

-- WIAA Regional Semifinal Baseball at New Glarus 5 pm

Wednesday, June 4

-- Last day of school

-- 5th Grade Graduation 11 am in Elem Gym

-- 8th Grade Graduation 12:30 pm in MS/HS Gym

-- Early Release 2 pm

-- WIAA Regional Final Baseball TBA

Thursday, June 5

-- WIAA Sectional Final Softball at MP vs. TBA 5 pm

-- WIAA Regional Semifinal Girls Soccer at Delavan-Darien 7 pm. Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/delavan/organization/23569/delavan-darien-high-school

Friday, June 6

-- WIAA State Track & Field at UW-La Crosse 9:30 am

Saturday, June 7

-- WIAA State Track & Field at UW-La Crosse 9:30 am

-- WIAA Regional Final Girls Soccer TBA

Sunday, June 8

-- State Trap at Rome 8 am

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.

"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