The scholarships and grants offered to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) graduates in 2023 totaled a record-setting $121-million. The jump by $14-million in 2023 represents the largest year-over-year increase in scholarships and grants since MPS began tracking the total in 2012. The reveal was held on the front lawn of MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools Class of 2023 scholarships and grants set record
Education
Join our team—MPS hosts summer job fairs for teachers and school staff
Become part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) family—MPS is hiring! Do you want to make a difference for Milwaukee students by providing an exceptional education or supporting schools? MPS is seeking motivated teachers, paraprofessionals to support teachers, building operations and maintenance staff, and kitchen and cafeteria staff. The district is also hiring children’s … [Read more...] about Join our team—MPS hosts summer job fairs for teachers and school staff
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding four job fairs — from June through September — to fill positions including teacher, paraprofessional, children’s health assistant, nurse, and food service worker. The hiring events will be at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, on these dates: • June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. • August 16 from 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
Messmer High School students celebrate earning more than $1-million in college scholarships
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, senior students from Messmer High School celebrated collectively earning $1,969,506.00 in college scholarships under the proud leadership of Principal Shenora Jordan (front row, second from left). These outstanding students participated in coaching sessions on college preparation and career readiness offered by the Greater Milwaukee Urban League's … [Read more...] about Messmer High School students celebrate earning more than $1-million in college scholarships
MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians
Congratulations to all Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) valedictorians and salutatorians. As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their class. Please join us in congratulating all our valedictorians and salutatorians. MPS Class … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians
More than 100 MPS students earn NAFTrack Certification
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is celebrating more than 100 students who have earned national NAFTrack Certification! Students were honored at an event on April 25, 2023, at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) to recognize their hard work and commitment. Through the NAF (National Academy Foundation) program, students select an academy offered at their school and take … [Read more...] about More than 100 MPS students earn NAFTrack Certification
MATC graduates more than 1,300 students at 2023 spring commencement
On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) hosted its 2023 Spring Commencement at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee. More than 1,300 students received associate degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeship and adult high school diplomas. In addition, 26 candidates for graduation who have served in the U.S. military received red, white and blue cords from the … [Read more...] about MATC graduates more than 1,300 students at 2023 spring commencement
Milwaukee Recreation honors young creatives and teaching artists
On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Milwaukee Recreation hosted the Partnership for the Arts & Humanities Showcase at historic Turner Hall, celebrating the incredible work of our young people and community arts partners from throughout the 2022- 23 year. Milwaukee Recreation also recognized the finalists and honorees for two awards: the Outstanding Young Creative of the Year and … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation honors young creatives and teaching artists
Alverno College to hold its 167th commencement on May 20
Alverno College to hold its 167th commencement on May 20, 2023 as 177 bachelor’s and associate degrees, 120 master’s degrees, 11 educational specialist degrees and 14 doctoral degrees will be awarded in the Pitman Theatre. The undergraduate ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., and the graduate ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Commencement activities for undergraduates … [Read more...] about Alverno College to hold its 167th commencement on May 20
First M³ College Connections students are becoming UWM graduates
Kayla Jackson is graduating from University Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree and a double major in psychology and neuroscience on the pre-med track. Jackson is one of the first UWM graduates who benefited from the M³ College Connections program, a partnership involving UWM, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Milwaukee Public Schools. … [Read more...] about First M³ College Connections students are becoming UWM graduates