The Black & Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) Department in Milwaukee Public Schools kicked off its monthly mentoring program this week at the Fiserv Forum. Nearly 250 young men from seven MPS high schools were present along with dozens of volunteer mentors from around the community. Mayor Tom Barrett was in attendance to offer his thanks for this program that supports our … [Read more...] about Mentor sessions and programs support MPS Black and Latino youth
Education
Cass Street School opens new STEM Center
Students cheered as the ribbon was cut on October 3, 2019, to open the new STEM Center at Cass Street School. After several months of planning, painting, organizing, and installing, the space was completed and ready to help students sharpen their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skills. The STEM Center would not have been possible without a generous grant of … [Read more...] about Cass Street School opens new STEM Center
Author Jacqueline Woodson inspires MPS students
Reading from her newest book Red at the Bone, Jacqueline Woodson captivated students at Washington High School on September 23, 2019. The winner of numerous awards for her writing, including Newbery Honors in 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2015, Woodson talked about her writing career, her inspirations and her challenges, and answered questions from students. Accompanying Woodson were … [Read more...] about Author Jacqueline Woodson inspires MPS students
Pulaski students featured in new book, ‘Green Card Youth Voices’
The stories of students from Pulaski High School are featured prominently in the new book, Green Card Youth Voices: Immigration Stories from Madison and Milwaukee High Schools. A launch party was held in September to celebrate the publication, allow students to read their stories, and autograph books for family and friends. Hosted at Latino Arts, Inc., the event highlighted … [Read more...] about Pulaski students featured in new book, ‘Green Card Youth Voices’
UWM laid the foundation for young business leaders
By Kathy Quirk Devon Norwood and Ranell Washington met and became friends at UWM’s Lubar School of Business. They were both Lubar Business Scholars, and served with the Delta Sigma Pi professional business fraternity as well as the Black and Gold Committee. They also attended classes together and worked out together at the Klotsche Center, the place where Norwood met her … [Read more...] about UWM laid the foundation for young business leaders
School supply drive supports thousands of students
Thousands of students were smiling as backpacks and school supplies were delivered to 46 MPS schools this month. Thanks to the generosity of the Milwaukee community, many children have the supplies they need for a successful school year. On behalf of our students, teachers, families, and staff, thank you, Milwaukee! A record number of schools received supplies and backpacks … [Read more...] about School supply drive supports thousands of students
HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019
On Saturday September 14, 2019, the Chicago Classic and Historically Black Colleges and Universities College Fair was held at Solider Field. The teams that played were the Hampton University Pirates and Howard University Bison, with Hampton beating Howard 41- 20. The marching bands performed at half time and everyone enjoyed both bands. The College fair was that morning with … [Read more...] about HBCUs host Chicago Classic and college fair 2019
Milwaukee Recreation hosts grand reopening event at Custer Playfield
Milwaukee Recreation's emphasis on equity across the city shone brightly once again, as the department hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Custer Playfield on Saturday, Sept. 14 to unveil the playfield’s newly constructed basketball courts, age-appropriate play structures, and walking path. "By making this investment, Milwaukee Public Schools has demonstrated once again that … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation hosts grand reopening event at Custer Playfield
MPS Athletics celebrates renovated Pulaski and Vincent stadiums
Milwaukee Public Schools continues its commitment to improving athletic facilities for its students and surrounding community by reopening the renovated Pulaski Stadium and Vincent Stadium. On Thursday, Sept. 5, the district officially reopened Pulaski Stadium at halftime of the Bay View-Pulaski varsity football game. The stadium received synthetic turf, new goal posts, … [Read more...] about MPS Athletics celebrates renovated Pulaski and Vincent stadiums
Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas is pictured with a student on their first day of school on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, at Siefert Elementary School. (Photo by MCSO). … [Read more...] about Sheriff Lucas helps students start the 2019-20 school year