The 2015 Inaugural Spelling Bee sponsored by Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity, Inc., Kappa Phi Chapter was held on Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Frances Starms Discovery Learning Center located 2035 North 25th Street. The event challenged students to expand their vocabulary, enhance academic skills and provided an opportunity to become involved in extracurricular activities. The judges of … [Read more...] about Omega Psi Phi hosts 2015 inaugural spelling bee
Education
Admirals mascot Roscoe thanks Washington teachers
Roscoe, the mascot of the Milwaukee Admirals, joined in Milwaukee Public Schools' Teacher Appreciation Week festivities Friday, May 8, 2015 by visiting a Teacher Appreciation Week thank-you breakfast at Washington High School of Information Technology. The breakfast was provided by City Brook Church and James Place, supporters of the school. After visting the breakfast, Roscoe … [Read more...] about Admirals mascot Roscoe thanks Washington teachers
Demetria Davis, Milwaukee’s running sensation
Demetria Davis can run fast. She estimates that she can probably beat 90 percent of the boys in her sophomore class at Messmer Catholic High School. On April 25 at a varsity invitational event, she was part of the winning 4X400 meter girls' relay team. She finished second in the individual 400 meter finals and capped off the dominating performance as part of the winning 4X800 … [Read more...] about Demetria Davis, Milwaukee’s running sensation
Continued expansion of MPS’ community outreach efforts
With more than 77,000 students and more than 9,000 employees, Milwaukee Public Schools has a significant impact on the Milwaukee community. While most people recognize the important role we play in getting the next generation of citizens and workers prepared for success, our influence actually runs much deeper. Milwaukee Public Schools has created several ways to support … [Read more...] about Continued expansion of MPS’ community outreach efforts
Thank a teacher for making a difference in your life
State Superintendent Tony Evers A Teacher Appreciation Week guest editorial by State Superintendent Tony Evers The first week of May is the traditional observance of Teacher Appreciation Week, and it’s one of the easiest topics for me to address. I truly value and appreciate the work of the teachers and other professionals who are in our schools helping our kids learn. I … [Read more...] about Thank a teacher for making a difference in your life
North Central Service Club holds 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
Photo By Lynda Jackson ConyersThe North Central Service Club Incorporated held its 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Radisson North Shore on Port Washington Road. Eight high school seniors were awarded scholarships to assist them in their educational goals. The students were awarded over $12,000 total. Pictured are (front row) Jada Hutcherson from … [Read more...] about North Central Service Club holds 40th Annual Scholarship Luncheon
MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
Alethia Tilford Reagan’s Alethia Tilford is a 2015 Presidential Scholars semifinalist A senior at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School is a semifinalist for the 2015 Presidential Scholars award, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced Tuesday. Alethia Tilford is one of only nine Wisconsin students in the running for … [Read more...] about MPS student in the running for nation’s highest honor for graduating HS seniors
North Division High School cuts ribbon on new welding program to open career doors for technical and trade students
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on Monday, April 27, 2015 announcing a vocational program in the technical and trades field. Welding classes will be available to students at North Division High School. North Division is one of the first urban high school in Milwaukee offering welding instructions .This program is a collaborative partnership with Milwaukee Area … [Read more...] about North Division High School cuts ribbon on new welding program to open career doors for technical and trade students
Changing the world – two feet at a time
Jacarrie Carr’s efforts to change the world started with a hole in a little boy’s shoe and a man wearing shoes that didn’t match. Carr, a senior in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee School of Education, saw the little boy at the day care center his mother runs. The boy would turn up at day care with holes in his shoes. “That just didn’t sit right with me,” says Carr. The … [Read more...] about Changing the world – two feet at a time
Support is growing to restore cut funds to public school
There are signs Governor Walker’s budget plan to cut $127 million from public school districts across Wisconsin is facing significant resistance from residents and growing skepticism from state legislators, including Republicans. A new Marquette Univer- sity Law School poll released earlier this week asked Wis- consin residents what they think of several elements of Governor … [Read more...] about Support is growing to restore cut funds to public school