On Thursday, March 20. 2019, hundreds of MPS students from 16 schools stepped off yellow school buses and took note of the flags of 20 countries from around the world as they crossed the plaza to ManpowerGroup World Headquarters for MPS Dream Big Career Day. School counselors organized the event to inspire students to explore careers and visualize themselves in the careers of … [Read more...] about MPS students attend Career Day at ManpowerGroup world headquarters
Education
Summer Academy boosts all students—sign up now!
Students who read and learn in the summer start stronger in the fall. Summer Academy is for everyone! MPS offers art, music, field trips, science, and more through summer programs. All students living in the city of Milwaukee are eligible. 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 … [Read more...] about Summer Academy boosts all students—sign up now!
MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
By Kathy Quirk Milwaukee Public Schools high school students are getting a taste of college and earning credits through the M3 Early College pilot program. M3 (pronounced M-cubed) is a multifaceted collaboration among the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee Area Technical College and MPS, which collectively serve more than 130,000 students. M3 features a … [Read more...] about MPS students earning college credit at UWM and MATC
Challenge Academy information session to be held
For more than 20 years, Wisconsin Challenge Academy has been helping students develop character, gain life skills, and graduate. Traditional school doesn’t work for all students, and the Wisconsin Challenge Academy is designed for young people who struggle in school and are at risk of not graduating. Challenge Academy uses military practices to help youth gain the values, … [Read more...] about Challenge Academy information session to be held
Riverside RoboTigers qualify for FIRST Robotics world championship
After a strong start to the 2019 robotics season, the Riverside University High School RoboTigers stood up to more than 50 teams from across the country to reach the finals of their regional competition and come home with a win! The group competed in Chicago on March 9–10, and the impressive win qualified the team for the FIRST Robotics Championship in Detroit, scheduled for … [Read more...] about Riverside RoboTigers qualify for FIRST Robotics world championship
Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
MPS’ Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School, the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Milwaukee Area Technical College have been selected to receive a portion of a $1 million Southwest Airlines Charitable Grant that focuses on building a stronger workforce of tomorrow. The grant will fund the Expanding Milwaukee's Aviation Pipeline project. The Texas-based airline … [Read more...] about Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
FBI adopts Parkside School to promote excellence
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and staff members have begun paying regular visits to Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts as part of the FBI Adopt-a-School program. This nationwide initiative builds relationships and trust between youth and law enforcement. The FBI Milwaukee Division worked with the MPS Department of Strategic Partnerships & Customer Service … [Read more...] about FBI adopts Parkside School to promote excellence
MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., and American Family Insurance have announced the recipients of the inaugural Let The Music Play program grants. Three programs in Milwaukee Public Schools will receive funding to support music education. Grant-winning programs incorporate a performance element for young people; funding helps provide access to equipment or musical training that … [Read more...] about MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants
MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
To match up local employers with student job seekers, Milwaukee Public Schools will host a job fair on March 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Student Union. Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend in search of summer and year-round work. Last year’s job fair was a huge success, with employers and students requesting a … [Read more...] about MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
On an unseasonably warm February morning, 11 children — some quiet and sleepy-eyed, some chipper and chatty — followed Regina Stieber along Milwaukee sidewalks wet with melting snow. Two days per week, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's "walking bus" picks up students on a set route and makes sure they get to school safely. Stieber, Lincoln's community school coordinator, … [Read more...] about Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program