Graduating high school seniors who are entering college with a 3.0 average and are interested in applying for an ARTS scholarship may apply for a $1000 scholarship administered by the Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. The purpose of the Arts program in the sorority is to expose students to arts … [Read more...] about AKA Sorority Foundation offers ARTS! scholarship
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MPS seniors learn financial planning
About 25 MPS seniors took part in a new Financial Freedom Summit hosted by the MPS Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) on May 10, 2019. Students toured residential and commercial projects and heard from local business leaders. Young men from Bradley Technical and Trade School, Riverside University High School, South Division High School, and Washington High … [Read more...] about MPS seniors learn financial planning
MPS celebrates School Nurses Day
One day each year does not seem like enough time to celebrate school nurses, so don’t miss this chance – thank a school nurse today! School nurses support education by looking after individual student health needs, supporting families, and offering school-wide programs. A school nurse’s primary purpose is to help students stay healthy and safe so they are ready to learn. … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates School Nurses Day
MPS celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Thank you to every one of the more than 5,000 teachers who work for MPS! Our students, families, and the community appreciate the dedication and hard work that teachers put in every day. Teaching can be a balancing act of academics, safety, behavior, and student needs, but the majority of teachers say they love their jobs. As a teacher, every day is different and every year … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week
Milwaukee Public Schools releases 2019-20 proposed budget
Milwaukee Public Schools has released the 2019–20 $1.2 billion proposed budget. The superintendent’s proposal represents a student-focused budget. Ninety cents of every dollar budgeted in the School Operations Fund is used to support students, schools and school staff. This is up from 88 cents in 2018–19. Revenue limits for school districts have been in place since the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools releases 2019-20 proposed budget
MHSA Jazz Ensemble receives fifth recognition from DownBeat Magazine
Students in the Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) Vocal Jazz Ensemble are celebrating after being recognized in DownBeat Magazine’s 42nd national Student Music Awards competition. The ensemble comprises the most advanced students enrolled in the vocal music program at MHSA. The group was honored for Outstanding Performance—Large Vocal Jazz Group from performing arts high … [Read more...] about MHSA Jazz Ensemble receives fifth recognition from DownBeat Magazine
High school summer enrollment is open now
High school students—use your summer vacation to earn credits Enroll now with your school counselor. This summer, MPS will offer two sessions for learning: June Session from June 3 to 28, and July Session from July 1 to 26. Students can attend one or both sessions. City of Milwaukee residents are eligible. Students in grades K5 to 8 should visit the Summer Academy web page at … [Read more...] about High school summer enrollment is open now
UWM partners on project to prevent dementia-related crises
By Laura L. Otto The early signs of Alzheimer’s disease are often subtle, such as when a grandparent’s family recipes start to taste a bit different. Many families don’t seek medical help for their loved ones until these small changes give way to bigger problems. But paying attention to such changes is important, especially for African American and Latino families, … [Read more...] about UWM partners on project to prevent dementia-related crises
MPS students promote peace through United Nations world fair
Students from 13 MPS schools took charge of the UWM Panther Arena on April 11 to share their knowledge of countries across the globe. Student displays included photos, maps, and important facts about each country and culture. Projects dug deep to explore the strengths and challenges of each nation and the role each country plays in its region or continent. The world fair was … [Read more...] about MPS students promote peace through United Nations world fair
Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair
This April, more than 400 MPS students from 42 schools hopped off yellow school buses carrying display boards, science experiments, inventions, and equipment to compete in the annual MPS STEM Fair. A team of 50 volunteers and 130 judges were ready to help them set up displays and rate their projects. Student work ranged from practical inventions to solve everyday problems to … [Read more...] about Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair