Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This season, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city! Visit https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/MPS-Recreation/Resources/FullGuide.pdf to view the Summer 2023 Recreation Guide. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of programs, including … [Read more...] about Summer activities with Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
Milwaukee Public Schools students in grades 3–5 faced off on Saturday, April 15, 2023, to find the best spellers in the district. Winners were crowned for each grade level. Each of 28 participating schools held preliminary spelling bees to determine winners at the school level, and those winners advanced to the district finals. Students studied a word bank of more than 400 … [Read more...] about MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
On Monday April 11, 2023, the family and friends of the late Keith Carrington, past principal of North Division High School, held a balloon release at North Division High School football field and was well attended. Keith died last year after having surgery in the hospital, he would have been 49 years of age on April 11, 2023. … [Read more...] about Balloon release in memory of late NDHS principal Keith Carrington
MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Nine students, 11 teachers, and one principal from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are winners of the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarships and awards. In all, the foundation is bestowing awards to 306 recipients from around the state. “These student, teacher, and principal award recipients have demonstrated incredible hard work, achievements, and service,” … [Read more...] about MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
MPS hosts Spelling Bee Finals on April 15 and 22, 2023
Can you spell pharaoh, eulogy, and defenestrate? Find out which Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) students can tackle mind-bending words like these and become top spellers! Join us for the Districtwide Spelling Bee and be amazed as students face off in this classic academic challenge. Join us at Vincent High School or watch the spelling bee on TMJ4's livestream at … [Read more...] about MPS hosts Spelling Bee Finals on April 15 and 22, 2023
Attend the 53206 Community Event on April 19, 2023
Families and neighbors in the 53206 ZIP code are invited to attend the Milwaukee Public Schools Our Lights Are On Community Event on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Explore Milwaukee Public Schools programs and learn about jobs in the district. Meet your neighbors and local businesses! Childcare and activities will be available for school-age children. Every attendee will receive a … [Read more...] about Attend the 53206 Community Event on April 19, 2023
MPS job fair for seniors is April 19
Are you a high school senior looking for work? Take a step toward finding a job! Explore jobs, meet hiring managers, and learn to succeed in the world of work. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will host a student job fair to help students learn about careers and find summer and year-round work. Job Fair for High School Seniors: Wednesday, April 19, 2023 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 … [Read more...] about MPS job fair for seniors is April 19
Brook Lopez visits MPS to deliver free books to students
Students at Byron Kilbourn School, 5354 N. 68th St., exchanged fist bumps and high fives with Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango and had a chance to choose five free books courtesy of Bucks Center Brook Lopez. An event in the school library in March was one of the final “Brook Fair” events of the school year. Lopez has made it his mission to get books into the hands of students by … [Read more...] about Brook Lopez visits MPS to deliver free books to students
Milwaukee Public Schools hosts annual Poetry Slam
On Wednesday, March 22, 2023, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) hosted thier annual "Poetry Slam" at the MPS Central Services Auditorium, 5225 W. Vliet St. The original poetry was written and performed by MPS students from 2nd to 11th grades. Pictured are Aubrey Zell (5th, 95th St.), Mariana Mitchell (2nd, Clemens), Uriel Guzman (6th, Longfellow), Arielle Harris (5th, 95th St.), … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools hosts annual Poetry Slam
MPS invites residents to attend community feedback sessions in April
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) families, staff, and community members are invited to attend public meetings to learn about the results of the MPS strategic planning survey that was conducted earlier in 2023. The district is using survey information as we draft our strategic plan for the 2023-2028 school years. Attendees will have an opportunity to weigh in and provide … [Read more...] about MPS invites residents to attend community feedback sessions in April