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
Education
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
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
MPS is Celebrating Abilities Spirit Week
Join in the celebration! Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) will celebrate students with special needs and receiving special education services during Celebrating Abilities Week, March 27-31, 2023. The entire community is encouraged to show support for students of all abilities. MPS welcomes all students of all abilities. The district supports students with cognitive, physical, … [Read more...] about MPS is Celebrating Abilities Spirit Week
Have fun learning in Summer Academy
Summer Academy will be here before we know it! Sign up now to reserve your spot. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has summer programs for students in K5 through grade 12. Summer programs are free for students living in the city of Milwaukee; students living outside the city of Milwaukee can attend by paying a fee. Elementary students (K5–grade 8) can participate in a five-week … [Read more...] about Have fun learning in Summer Academy
Tiffany Tardy named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation
The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Foundation has chosen local education leader and MPS alum, Tiffany Tardy, as its new Executive Director. Tardy’s background in educational and nonprofit leadership, combined with her passion for helping students of color, first-generation students, and limited-income students achieve higher education, make her the ideal person to build on … [Read more...] about Tiffany Tardy named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation
Bobbie Kelsey honored with award on ‘National Girls and Women in Sports Day’
The Milwaukee Youth Sports Alliance (MYSA) celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day (Feb. 1) with a “Lead Her Forward” event to recognize the dedicated female athletes, coaches, and leaders of Milwaukee. As part of the event, MYSA honored Bobbie Kelsey, Milwaukee Public Schools' Commissioner of Interscholastic Athletics and Academics, with its Champion Leadership … [Read more...] about Bobbie Kelsey honored with award on ‘National Girls and Women in Sports Day’