Alverno College to hold its 167th commencement on May 20, 2023 as 177 bachelor’s and associate degrees, 120 master’s degrees, 11 educational specialist degrees and 14 doctoral degrees will be awarded in the Pitman Theatre. The undergraduate ceremony will take place at 11 a.m., and the graduate ceremony will take place at 2 p.m. Commencement activities for undergraduates … [Read more...] about Alverno College to hold its 167th commencement on May 20
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First M³ College Connections students are becoming UWM graduates
Kayla Jackson is graduating from University Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) in May 2023 with a bachelor’s degree and a double major in psychology and neuroscience on the pre-med track. Jackson is one of the first UWM graduates who benefited from the M³ College Connections program, a partnership involving UWM, Milwaukee Area Technical College and the Milwaukee Public Schools. … [Read more...] about First M³ College Connections students are becoming UWM graduates
Notice Of Public Hearing on Proposed MPS Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
MILWAUKEE BOARD OF SCHOOL DIRECTORS OFFICIAL NOTICE Of Public Hearing on Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 119.16(8)(a) of the Wisconsin Statutes, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors will give public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year 2024 budgets on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 5:30 P.M. in the … [Read more...] about Notice Of Public Hearing on Proposed MPS Budget for Fiscal Year 2024
Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget shows $19.1-million increase in school funding
Superintendent Posley is also proposing restoring revenue to the Construction Fund, to allow the district to continue to invest in school facilities. Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Superintendent Keith Posley has released the proposed budget for 2023-24, saying the focus remains on students and classrooms. The budget, according to the district, is nearly $1.5-billion; 94 … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools proposed budget shows $19.1-million increase in school funding
Milwaukee Recreation honored for work with playfield renovations
Last month, Milwaukee Recreation was honored by the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (WiASLA) for work associated with its Dream Build Play initiative, which is transforming Milwaukee’s outdoor recreation landscape. The Merit Award recognized Milwaukee Recreation’s Equity Prioritization plan, while the Burnham Playfield renovation and Green Bay … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation honored for work with playfield renovations
Signed, sealed, delivered: High school seniors celebrate committing to MATC
Kurie Szukalski started swinging a hammer in middle school after watching her older brother work in the trades. She fell in love with carpentry and plans to build her own house someday. As a high school senior, Khalil Brown already works gigs as a disc jockey and photographer. He wants to work in radio, following in the soundwaves of his father, Reggie Brown, a popular … [Read more...] about Signed, sealed, delivered: High school seniors celebrate committing to MATC
Summer activities with Milwaukee Recreation
Milwaukee Recreation provides fun and affordable activities for all ages and abilities. This season, join us for a variety of programs at locations throughout the city! Visit https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/MPS-Recreation/Resources/FullGuide.pdf to view the Summer 2023 Recreation Guide. Participants are encouraged to register for our wide range of programs, including … [Read more...] about Summer activities with Milwaukee Recreation
MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
Milwaukee Public Schools students in grades 3–5 faced off on Saturday, April 15, 2023, to find the best spellers in the district. Winners were crowned for each grade level. Each of 28 participating schools held preliminary spelling bees to determine winners at the school level, and those winners advanced to the district finals. Students studied a word bank of more than 400 … [Read more...] about MPS congratulates 2023 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–5
MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Nine students, 11 teachers, and one principal from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are winners of the 2023 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation scholarships and awards. In all, the foundation is bestowing awards to 306 recipients from around the state. “These student, teacher, and principal award recipients have demonstrated incredible hard work, achievements, and service,” … [Read more...] about MPS students and educators win awards from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
MPS hosts Spelling Bee Finals on April 15 and 22, 2023
Can you spell pharaoh, eulogy, and defenestrate? Find out which Milwaukee Public Schools' (MPS) students can tackle mind-bending words like these and become top spellers! Join us for the Districtwide Spelling Bee and be amazed as students face off in this classic academic challenge. Join us at Vincent High School or watch the spelling bee on TMJ4's livestream at … [Read more...] about MPS hosts Spelling Bee Finals on April 15 and 22, 2023