Milwaukee Public Schools is announcing several changes to school calendars for spring 2022. Families should read carefully and make note of these changes. Schools can answer any specific questions families may have. March 15, 2022—ACT Testing Day: All high school juniors will report to school for ACT testing on their regular school schedule. Freshmen, sophomores, and … [Read more...] about Important changes to school calendars for spring 2022
MPS survey seeks family feedback
MPS district and school staff want to know what is most important to students and how best to communicate with families. Take our survey to help us plan for student needs and share important information! The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete. All adult family members of MPS students are encouraged to take part. The survey is available in Arabic, Burmese, English, … [Read more...] about MPS survey seeks family feedback
Milwaukee Times Digital Edition Issue March 17, 2022
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School Sisters of Notre Dame host ‘2022 Women’s Leadership Luncheon’
On Thursday, March 3, 2022, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province hosted their annual "2022 Women's Leadership Luncheon" at the Wisconsin Club, 900 W. Wisconsin Ave. The luncheon recognizes women leaders who have made a positive difference in our community. The theme for this year's luncheon was, "A Title is Not a Leader;" the featured keynote speaker was … [Read more...] about School Sisters of Notre Dame host ‘2022 Women’s Leadership Luncheon’
MKE Fellows and MMOA honor local leaders for Black History Month
On February 28, 2022, Midwest Minority Officials Association (MMOA) hosted a special Black History Month salute for newly appointed WIAA Associate Director LeVar Ridgeway and new Alverno College head golf coach Richard Badger as part of a day-long salute to excellence and achievement at their brand new Associated Bank Center for Professional Development (ABC4PD) at 815 N. Water … [Read more...] about MKE Fellows and MMOA honor local leaders for Black History Month
Samad’s House Corp hosts ‘Black Balloon Release Day’ to recognize OD deaths
On Sunday, March 6, 2022, Samad's House, a sober living home, hosted a "Black Balloon Release Day," to honor those that have lost their lives to drug overdoses and those who continue to suffer from the perils of addiction. According to the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office, between January 1 and October 18, 2020 there was an all-time high of 435 confirmed drug overdose … [Read more...] about Samad’s House Corp hosts ‘Black Balloon Release Day’ to recognize OD deaths
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School celebrates Black film and HBCUs
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School 's African American Immersion Program kicked off Black History Month with celebrating Black film by hosting a Black Film Festival for its scholars, February 3 and 11, 2022. During the Black Film Festival the students were able to view the following movies: Garrett's Gift (K-2nd); Ruby Bridges (3rd-5th); and The Watsons Go to Birmingham … [Read more...] about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., School celebrates Black film and HBCUs
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee partners with the Milwaukee Admirals to open ‘The Ready Center’
Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Club has partnered with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (BGCGM) to create The Ready Center. The Ready Center is located just one mile from the home of the Admirals at 510 W Kilbourn Ave #B, and will focus on college career readiness, leadership development, volunteerism, community service, and entrepreneurial education. This … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee partners with the Milwaukee Admirals to open ‘The Ready Center’
March is Red Cross Month (Week 1)
According to National Today(1), March is Red Cross Month. The Red Cross Society has been saving lives since the 1800s and the American Red Cross came into being in 1881. According to statistics, the American Red Cross responds to an emergency every eight minutes. The Red Cross is also in need of volunteers so consider donating time or funds for the cause. In honor of Red Cross … [Read more...] about March is Red Cross Month (Week 1)
NŌ Studios hosts a ‘Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports’
On Saturday, February 5, 2022, NŌ Studios, Milwaukee Youth Sports Alliance and Human2Human, LLC hosted a "Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports," at their event space, 1037 W. McKinley Ave. The event featured fitness round tables on yoga, core wellness, and sports-related fitness as well as panel sessions, interactive presentations, a Black business expo, food and community … [Read more...] about NŌ Studios hosts a ‘Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports’