Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools will host 'Freshman Bridge' to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. Free breakfast and lunch are included. WisGo bus cards will be available. All MPS 9th graders … [Read more...] about Attend ‘Freshman Bridge’ on August 22–23, 2024
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Get your online MVP seat for Fall 2024
Following three successful years of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Virtual Program (MVP), MPS is enrolling students for Fall 2024. Seats are still open. MPS student onlineMVP is a full-time, dedicated online program for children whose families prefer virtual learning. The program is available for students in K5 through grade 12. MVP carries the same accreditation and … [Read more...] about Get your online MVP seat for Fall 2024
Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccinations. It’s also a great time to schedule a physical exam required for participation in sports. All Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) schools begin Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Make sure your child goes … [Read more...] about Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists
What’s a good way to keep children busy over the summer? Reading. Sharing books together as a family or curling up with an exciting story can help keep reading skills and vocabulary sharp over the summer. Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. Summer slide is a … [Read more...] about For summer reading, check out MPS Reads book lists
Find affordable summer child care and enrichment with Milwaukee Recreation
This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is operating full day child care and enrichment programming at nearly 70 locations. Prices and ages vary per site, with offerings available to youth ranging from grades K3-12. Each site promotes creativity, expands knowledge, and offers a safe place for young people to engage in cultural, recreational, and academic activities. View our full … [Read more...] about Find affordable summer child care and enrichment with Milwaukee Recreation
114 MPS educators recognized by MMABSE as 2024 Teachers of the Year
Congratulations to the 165 Milwaukee-area educators who were named Teachers of the Year by the Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE). The organization prioritizes equitable educational opportunities for all children. The award winners, who were chosen for their dedication to providing a high-quality, equitable education to all students, were … [Read more...] about 114 MPS educators recognized by MMABSE as 2024 Teachers of the Year
MPS celebrates 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians
MPS valedictorians and salutatorians! As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their class. Please join us in congratulating all our valedictorians and salutatorians! MPS Class of 2024 Valedictorians and Salutatorians The … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates 2024 valedictorians and salutatorians
Retiring MHSA dance teacher Sandra Jordan reflects on her best advice to students
For nearly 29 years, Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) students have absorbed dance instruction and life lessons from teacher Sandra Jordan in the school’s dance studio. Now, this semester is her last at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS). Jordan, who is among the teachers retiring from the district after this school year, spent her entire MPS career at MHSA and taught … [Read more...] about Retiring MHSA dance teacher Sandra Jordan reflects on her best advice to students
These elementary educators share 314 years of experience and gratitude
Teacher Appreciation Week spans several days in May, yet a teacher’s impact can last a lifetime. Nationally, the average length of service for one teacher at one school is eight years. The numbers look different at Byron Kilbourn Elementary School, a K3-5 school on Milwaukee’s northwest side. Eleven Kilbourn teachers have more than 300 years of combined teaching experience, … [Read more...] about These elementary educators share 314 years of experience and gratitude
MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship
Ernice Brown, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) educator with 20 years’ experience, has been selected as the 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship. For the next year, the Coalition on Adult Education will train her to become a lobbyist, someone who works with the media, policymakers and the community to advocate for change benefiting adult learners and adult … [Read more...] about MPS teacher selected as 2024 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellowship