Washington High School seniors Xavier Goff and Rionne Turner had the experience of a lifetime at the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Goff, a Special Olympics athlete, and Turner, a Unified Partner, represented Special Olympics North America and Wisconsin’s Unified Sports as they announced the 38th pick in the NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025. After an … [Read more...] about Unified athletes announce pick at 2025 NFL Draft
Education
MPS congratulates 2025 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–8
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students in grades 3–8 stepped up to the challenge this April. Spelling Bee finals were held on April 12, 2025 for grades 3–5 and April 19, 2025 for grades 6–8 to find the best spellers in the district. Winners were crowned for each grade level. Each of 41 participating schools held preliminary spelling bees to determine winners at the school … [Read more...] about MPS congratulates 2025 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–8
Celebrate summer fun at inaugural Family Day of Play
A vibrant family day of fun and excitement awaits! Families are invited to enjoy more than 10 engaging activities including an obstacle course, crafts, games, and more. The day also features delicious food available for purchase, offering something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to participate in the exciting raffle drawings for a chance to win amazing prizes. As you … [Read more...] about Celebrate summer fun at inaugural Family Day of Play
Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches
Meet student-athletes Joey Goetter and Shevez Johnson. Shevez plays football, basketball, and runs track at North Division High School, home of the Blue Devils. “If I were not an athlete, what would I do?” He thinks about this for a minute—a life without sports. “I would work until I became an athlete. My work ethic is sick.” Joey, a Rufus King International … [Read more...] about Adaptive physical education turns MPS students into champions and coaches
MPS high school juniors: Apply to 11 Wisconsin colleges through one free application
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high school juniors: Don’t miss your chance to apply to 11 Wisconsin colleges and universities in less than five minutes at no cost through Milwaukee Direct Admit. Apply by May 1, 2025, to begin your journey to start college in Fall 2026. Milwaukee Direct Admit is an initiative of the M3 (pronounced M-Cubed) partnership, a collaboration among … [Read more...] about MPS high school juniors: Apply to 11 Wisconsin colleges through one free application
Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
By: Annie Ma and Cheyanne Mumphrey Before he was suspended, Zaire Byrd was thriving. He acted in school plays, played on the football team and trained with other athletes. He had never been suspended before — he’d never even received detention. But when Byrd got involved in a fight after school one day, none of that seemed to matter to administrators. Byrd said he was … [Read more...] about Black students are still kicked out of school at higher rates despite reforms
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School celebrates black cinema
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, Principal Shantee Williams, students, teachers and support staff of Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School held their annual Black History Month event. This year's theme was the "Black History Wax Museum: Celebrating Black Cinema." More than 100 parents, guardians, family and friends attended the special night complete with watching a film and … [Read more...] about Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School celebrates black cinema
Health department clears Golda Meir, Maryland Avenue schools; lead-screening clinic results are in
Golda Meir Lower Campus and Maryland Avenue Montessori School both have passed their final Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) clearance checks, after thorough testing by the health department. Lead dust levels at the schools meet established safety standards, and no further remediation is required at this time, the health department reported. To ensure continued safety at … [Read more...] about Health department clears Golda Meir, Maryland Avenue schools; lead-screening clinic results are in
Welcome, Dr. Cassellius! New MPS superintendent visits North Division, Bethune
Dr. Brenda Cassellius has officially started in her new role as Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) superintendent. Her first stops on March 17, 2025, were North Division High School and Bethune Academy to see programs in action. At North Division, Dr. Cassellius first met with school leadership and representatives from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC). She … [Read more...] about Welcome, Dr. Cassellius! New MPS superintendent visits North Division, Bethune
Creative Allies program expands arts opportunities for students
Milwaukee Recreation (MKE REC) works to ensure all young people have access to showcase their talents, skills, and passions. Through the Creative Allies program, Milwaukee Recreation supports after-school sites within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) by providing additional arts opportunities for students. Created in partnership between Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Creative Allies program expands arts opportunities for students