Improving student attendance is a top priority for Milwaukee Public Schools for the 2018–19 school year, and the district invited parents and the community to support efforts to have students in school every day at the Attendance Kickoff event at Bradley Tech High School. Members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors were on hand to support the initiative as well as … [Read more...] about MPS kicks off attendance campaign for 2018
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Run Back to School just around the corner
The 2018-19 school year will be here before you know it! To celebrate, join us on Aug. 25 for the 11th annual Run Back to School race at Wick Playfield for a 5K run or a 1.5-mile walk. The following is the event information: Date: Saturday, Aug. 25 Time: 9 a.m. (Walk-up registration runs from 7:30-8:30 a.m. on race day) Free parking Kids' Price: $5 (17 and under) … [Read more...] about Run Back to School just around the corner
MPS students head back to class
The 2018–19 school year has officially begun! Students in MPS high schools, middle schools, and select elementary schools were back in the classroom Monday, August 13, 2018. Interim Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, members of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others welcomed students at Audubon Technology and Communication High School and Middle School with a … [Read more...] about MPS students head back to class
MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding
Wisconsin Attorney General Brad Schimel announced on Thursday, August 2, 2018, that Milwaukee Public Schools will receive $3,308,665 from the first round of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) School Safety Grant program. The MPS grant is one of 81 grants to schools and school districts throughout Wisconsin. “The safety of our students and staff is a top priority for … [Read more...] about MPS awarded over $3-million in school safety grant funding
Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves development plans at July board meeting
As part of a plan to increase student achievement, Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved changes to strengthen the district’s 53206 Initiative and to grow regional developmental plans at its monthly meeting. Plans include establishing the first MPS virtual school using a blended-learning model. Additionally, the Board approved agreements with eight community-based … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors approves development plans at July board meeting
Grants to expand mental health services in schools
Sixty-four school districts and consortia are sharing $3.25 million in state grant funding to provide school-based mental health services. All of the funded projects involve collaboration with community mental health providers and other stakeholders to create comprehensive support systems for children, youth, and families. The new, competitive grant program attracted … [Read more...] about Grants to expand mental health services in schools
UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood
By Pat Baldwin Head Coach UWM Men’s Basketball If you don’t pass, you can’t play. That mantra got drilled into my memory by my parents, and it’s one that I now share with my children and the student-athletes I coach on the basketball team at UW-Milwaukee. It applies on the court and in the classroom. If I didn’t get a passing grade at minimum, in any class, I … [Read more...] about UWM coach shares hard-earned lessons from the hardwood
Volunteers help drive student achievement
At the MPS STEM Fair this spring, held at Miller Park, dozens of volunteers rolled up their sleeves to create a successful event for students by serving as chaperones, greeters, guides, judges, content experts, and to assist with planning, setup, and tear down. Students enjoyed a rich experience by displaying their science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) projects, … [Read more...] about Volunteers help drive student achievement
Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Students at Casimir Pulaski High School will have many new options this fall with the official launch of its new International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. The IB Programme focuses on developing inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring young people who will have the personal and professional skills to succeed in a modern, global society. Pulaski students will have … [Read more...] about Pulaski approved as International Baccalaureate school
Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
MPS summer academy students, led by Raymond Roberts, choral director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, embarked on a music appreciation journey this June that is culminating in a service project to assist dementia patients. Over four weeks, students explored and researched the origins of music genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. They listened to top songs dating … [Read more...] about Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients