More than 1,000 GE HealthCare employees and retirees and their friends and family painted, landscaped, and otherwise refreshed six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) campuses on Thursday, August 17, 2023, during the 27th annual Community Service Day at Milwaukee Public Schools for the company. The employees worked on playgrounds and in classrooms and hallways at Allen- Field, … [Read more...] about GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
Education
MATC students move into Westown Green Apartments in preparation for fall semester
On Tuesday, August 15, 2023, nearly 200 Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) students overfilled and pushed the traditional blue carts as they moved into Westown Green, the preferred housing partner of MATC. The affordable student housing apartments are just south of MATC’s Downtown Milwaukee Campus and adjacent to the Deer District. This is the third year that students … [Read more...] about MATC students move into Westown Green Apartments in preparation for fall semester
Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school
It sounded like a Redcat roar coming from Bay View High School, where community, state, and school leaders, cheerleaders, and mascots welcomed students back to school Monday, August 14. 2023, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) began the new year for schools on the early start calendar, which includes all high schools, 6thto 8th-grade middle schools, K-12 schools, and several … [Read more...] about Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school
ALBA, Pratt, and Stuart are MPS’ newest IB schools
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) elementary schools — ALBA, Marvin E. Pratt, and Gilbert Stuart — will start the new year as the district’s newest International Baccalaureate schools. The schools were authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, after a rigorous, multi-year application process. The program encourages critical thinking … [Read more...] about ALBA, Pratt, and Stuart are MPS’ newest IB schools
Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads are starting to appear. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive. Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students have the tools for a successful school year. Become a partner with the MPS … [Read more...] about Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
Cast your vote. As part of the Milwaukee Awards for Neighborhood Development Innovation (MANDIs), Milwaukee Recreation's renovation project for Burnham Playfield is a nominee for the Wells Fargo People Choice's Award. All community members can vote for their three favorite nominees. Voting opened on Monday, July 31, and will close on Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 5 p.m. … [Read more...] about Burnham Playfield renovation a nominee for Wells Fargo People’s Choice Award
‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools will host Freshman Bridge to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. All 9th graders should attend both days of Freshman Bridge. This is a chance to: • Find your … [Read more...] about ‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
MPS wants students to be ready for fall
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is looking forward to welcoming students back to classrooms in fall! If your child needs a school seat, enroll now. The MPS Department of Student Services is ready to assist. Some schools fill up quickly, so enroll now. The district is home to nearly 160 schools and has a program for every student including Head Start, half- and full-day … [Read more...] about MPS wants students to be ready for fall
Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccines. MPS early start schools begin class on Monday, August 14. MPS schools on the traditional calendar begin Tuesday, September 5. Make sure your child goes back to school protected from childhood … [Read more...] about Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
Registration now open for 2023 ‘Run Back to School’
Celebrate the start of the 2023-24 school year with MPS and Milwaukee Recreation at the 16th annual MPS Run Back to School (RBS). Join us for this 5K run/1.5- mile walk through Washington Park. Proceeds support MPS wellness and youth recreation programs. Event information • Date: Saturday, Aug. 26 • Start Time: 9 a.m. (Registration will close at 8:50 a.m. No … [Read more...] about Registration now open for 2023 ‘Run Back to School’