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
Education
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
MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus. Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time. WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus stop. The app tracks the location of the bus and … [Read more...] about MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus
Kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends March 17, 2025
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends Monday, March 17, 2025. Select a school for your child and fill out your application now for the best chance of getting your top school choice. Some schools fill up quickly! The district is home to nearly 160 schools and has a program for every student including half- and full-day kindergarten, … [Read more...] about Kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends March 17, 2025
Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
A judge gave the city until March 15 to return officers to Milwaukee Public Schools, or face $1,000 daily fines Instructors from the National Association of School Resource Officers, or NASRO, are in Milwaukee this week. Thirty-eight officers are participating in NASRO's basic Schools Resource Officers (SRO) training program, taking place at the Milwaukee Police Academy … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
Black History Month observances at MPS raise awareness of contributions to society
Black History Month began February 1, 2025. All this month, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is celebrating and commemorating the contributions of black Americans throughout U.S. history. To raise awareness of those contributions, students district-wide have been researching, rehearsing, making art, and planning events and observances. Black History Month began as a week-long … [Read more...] about Black History Month observances at MPS raise awareness of contributions to society
Gov. Tony Evers ‘frustrated’ MPS has yet to reinstate school resource officers
State law required the state's largest school district to do so a year ago. Gov. Tony Evers said Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) needs to comply with state law and reinstate school resource officers, a provision that was part of last year's shared revenue law that allowed Milwaukee to raise its sales tax. "Yeah, I'm frustrated," Evers said during a briefing with … [Read more...] about Gov. Tony Evers ‘frustrated’ MPS has yet to reinstate school resource officers
Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
On Thursday, December 19, 2024, the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Board of Directors approved Brian D. Litzsey, M.S. Ed., MBA, as the new senior director of Milwaukee Recreation. Litzsey, who is currently the department’s manager of operations, will move into the role on Jan. 20, 2025. He will succeed Lynn A. Greb, who is retiring in January after 36 years with the department. … [Read more...] about Brian D. Litzsey named 11th senior director of Milwaukee Recreation
MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest
Young performers who dream of someday winning a Grammy or Tony Award know the prestigious national YoungArts competition is a great place to start. Singer-songwriter Jon Batiste has five Grammys and earned a YoungArts award in 2005. Actress-producer Viola Davis has earned Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony statues, but her YoungArts Award came first. Akira Harris graduated from … [Read more...] about MPS sopranos extend High School of the Arts’ winning streak in nationwide YoungArts contest