#PointerNation News
September 1, 2025
ANXIOUS GENERATION EVENT
Thank you to everyone who joined us last week for the "Anxious Generation" book study and guest speaker at Back to School Night!
Ed Tech Specialist Jake Boll from CESA 5 shared his expertise and passion on student technology use and how to support the development of healthy digital habits.
Let's get the school year started off on a positive note!
(Sincere thanks to the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Foundation for financial support of this event.)
WELCOME BACK, STAFF
Staff gathered last week and were welcomed for the new school year by Superintendent Mr. Mitch Wainwright and School Board members.
Part of Mitch's message centered around the power of public education and he shared a new video from the Wisconsin Association of School Boards (WASB) -- "Every dream starts somewhere": https://youtu.be/oHD8jsSM4cI?si=o_WDvqY1X-POSCta
We are looking forward to another amazing school year in #PointerNation. Thanks for joining us on the journey!
FIRST DAY PHOTOS
School starts TODAY (September 2) for K-12 and we want your First Day Photos! Email joelle.doye@mp.k12.wi.us. It's going to be another great year in #PointerNation! We're so glad you're here.
Keri Radtke
A big congrats to Keri Radtke, 2nd Grade Teacher, who is one of this year's grant recipients from the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Foundation! Her "Cool Kids Read Books" project received $390 from the Excellence in Education Endowment Fund.
"The purpose of my project is to inspire highly engaged young readers with modern texts that inspire a love for reading. Students will use these books in partners and/or groups to increase reading skills and fluency. Then they will explore 2nd Grade comprehension standards such as describing characters, the author's purpose, and story re-telling," said Radtke.
Grants from the Mineral Point EIE support educational programming outside of the boundaries of the school district budget. Thank you to all donors! To learn more about the EIE, visit https://cfsw.org/eie/mineral-point/
Dani Robb
A big congrats to Dani Robb, School Social Worker, who is one of this year's grant recipients from the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Foundation! Her "Yellow Tulip" project received $400 from the Burnell and Vivian Wang and Excellence in Education Endowment Funds.
"Students will plan tulip bulbs in the fall around the school and their community. The purpose of this project is to instill hope and happiness and when the tulips come up in the spring, after a long winter, tulips remind us of perseverance and the renewal of spring. These Hope Gardens will come up year after year, leaving a powerful message and impact in our school and community around mental health and removing the stigma associated with it," said Robb.
Grants from the Mineral Point EIE support educational programming outside of the boundaries of the school district budget. Thank you to all donors! To learn more about the EIE, visit https://cfsw.org/eie/mineral-point/
Jessica Soots
A big congrats to Jessica Soots, 1st Grade Teacher, who is one of this year's grant recipients from the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Foundation! Her "School Garden Accessibility" project received $1000 from the Excellence in Education Endowment Fund.
"We plan to improve and expand our existing school garden by making it more handicap accessible. It will not only allow for students to experience growing plants together, but will teach logical thinking, engineering skills, and foster inclusivity," said Soots.
Grants from the Mineral Point EIE support educational programming outside of the boundaries of the school district budget. Thank you to all donors! To learn more about the EIE, visit https://cfsw.org/eie/mineral-point/
Kristin Staver
A big congrats to Kristin Staver, High School Media Teacher, who is one of this year's grant recipients from the Mineral Point Excellence in Education Foundation! Her "Livestreaming Equipment" project received $2500 from the Excellence in Education Endowment Fund.
"Due to the success of Pointer Media, the equipment purchased six years ago is now needing to be replaced and updated. By investing in this equipment, we will be able to continue our tradition of student learning opportunities in media creation as well as the production of top-quality media that serves the many needs of our student body and community," said Staver.
Grants from the Mineral Point EIE support educational programming outside of the boundaries of the school district budget. Thank you to all donors! To learn more about the EIE, visit https://cfsw.org/eie/mineral-point/
NO SUBSTITUTE FOR A GOOD SUBSTITUTE
The Mineral Point Unified School District is searching for substitutes -- come join the great place that is #PointerNation! We'd love to have you part of our family.
Subs are always needed for:
- Teachers
- Instructional Assistants
- Administrative Assistants
- Custodians
- Food Service
Contact Angie Schubert at 608-987-0740 or angie.schubert@mp.k12.wi.us for more information.
FABULOUS 50S
Join in on a #PointerNation Homecoming tradition! Any graduates from 50 years ago or more are welcome.
The annual Fabulous 50s pasty luncheon will be held Friday, September 26 at Noon at the United Church of Christ (300 Maiden St).
Cost is $15 per person. Payment due by September 10. Checks can be made out to MP Alumni and sent to Sandy Weitzel, 217 Mineral St., Mineral Point, WI 53565
(In the memo section, please put what class you are a member of)
Let's have a fun afternoon of reminiscing!
Where in the world is #PointerNation?
Check out this fun crew that visited Venice, Florence and Rome, Italy! Sira James, Ethan James, Elery Leahy, Tatum James, and Joss James -- molto bene!
Where in the world is #PointerNation?
"A dream is a wish your heart makes." Elliott and Rinley Thornton enjoyed an end of summer trip to Walt Disney World in Florida!
Sherry DeVoe
8/27: Sherry DeVoe (Food Service)
Brooke McGraw
9/1: Brooke McGraw (Middle School Principal)
#PointerNation events coming up this week -- join us! (Please note these schedules are always subject to change)
Monday, September 1
- No Classes (Labor Day)
Tuesday, September 2
- First Day of Classes (K-12)
- Volleyball vs. New Glarus (JV & Freshmen 5:30 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@mptvpointers
- Boys Soccer vs. Sugar River at Belleville (JV 5 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/belleville/organization/27925/belleville-high-school
- JV Football at Platteville 5:30 pm
Wednesday, September 3
- Early Release 2 pm (Every Wednesday)
Thursday, September 4
- First Day of Classes (EC & 4K)
- Volleyball at Watertown Luther Prep (JV & Freshmen 5:30 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://www.lps.wels.net/apps/pages/lpsvimeo and https://www.youtube.com/c/LutherPrepLive
- Boys Soccer at Evansville (JV 5 pm, Varsity to follow). Livestream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/wi/evansville/organization/19884/evansville-high-school
- MS Football vs. Seneca/Wauzeka-Steuben 5 pm
Friday, September 5
- Varsity Football at Darlington 7 pm. Radio: 93.7 fm. Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@DarlingtonRedbirds
Saturday, September 6
- Varsity Volleyball at Brodhead 8 am
- Cross Country at Verona 8:30 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.
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