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March 3rd, 2026

Education

Washington alumni group sets another new record, presents scholarships to 36 grads Thirty-six scholarships presented as MPS grads earn record $31+ million in scholarships, up $7 million from the prior year

Two years after presenting its largest ever number of scholarships, the Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation set another record Wednesday, July 16, 2014. The alumni group awarded 31 scholarships to 2014 graduates of Milwaukee Public Schools’ Washington High School of Information Technology, up from the previous record of 29 in 2012. The $1,000 scholarships can … [Read more...] about Washington alumni group sets another new record, presents scholarships to 36 grads Thirty-six scholarships presented as MPS grads earn record $31+ million in scholarships, up $7 million from the prior year

Milwaukee students compete in national information technology and data processing competition

The Black Data Processing Associates and Washington High School of Information Technology are leading students from the classroom to the boardroom. BDPA is a national non-profit organization of professionals working in or having an interest in Computer Science and Information Technology. There are 46 chapters nationwide. The Milwaukee chapter was launched in August 2013 by … [Read more...] about Milwaukee students compete in national information technology and data processing competition

Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Also includes a school support teacher and parent coordinator in every school; continues multi-year trend to focus on classrooms Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton’s proposed 2014-15 budget continues to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district. This includes adding another 50 art, music and physical … [Read more...] about Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms, including 50 more art, music and PE teachers

Best fertilizer? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make? MPS students tackle topics at District Science Fair

More students, schools participating in 7th annual event at the Milwaukee County Zoo What’s a better fertilizer, fish feces or Miracle-Gro? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make versus an asphalt roof? MPS students from kindergarten to high school are answering these questions and more than 200 other questions as a growing number of … [Read more...] about Best fertilizer? Can chewing gum improve your memory? And what difference does a green roof make? MPS students tackle topics at District Science Fair

Lupita Nyong’o is People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Person 2014

It's official: Lupita Nyong'o is People Magazine's Most Beautiful Person for 2014, besting other gorgeous ladies like Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and Julianna Margulies. The annual Most Beautiful cover was unveiled on the Today show Wednesday, April 23. This should come as no surprise to the magazine's readers (and to the world, really), and it's not only because Nyong'o … [Read more...] about Lupita Nyong’o is People Magazine’s Most Beautiful Person 2014

Shoes From Holy Redeemer

Auxiliaries in Ministry (AIM) director Steven Tipton collected more than 10,000 pairs of shoes to ship to Haiti and Kenya. This project was initiated by Tipton’s son who traveled to Haiti several months ago. Steven, Jr., visited a school in Haiti and met with children who were in need of shoes. Holy Redeemer Elementary and Middle School students held an in-school contest to … [Read more...] about Shoes From Holy Redeemer

Students ready for ACT

The American College Test (ACT) is used by most colleges and universities to determine if they will admit a young student. So preparing to do their best on the test is something many high school students are interested in accomplishing. Sixteen young students from Milwaukee area high schools spent part of their spring break taking an ACT Wings workshop at the Social … [Read more...] about Students ready for ACT

Used book sale at UWM Golda Meir Library April 8 – 9

The Friends of the Golda Meir Library Spring Used Book Sale will be open to the public on April 8 and 9, 2014. Over 5,000 books in a wide variety of genres — including contemporary fiction, foreign languages, history, literature, and poetry — will be offered. The sale will be held in the fourth floor Conference Center of the UWM Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave. Days … [Read more...] about Used book sale at UWM Golda Meir Library April 8 – 9