The 21st annual Milwaukee Public Shool (MPS) Battle of the Drumlines had it all: high-energy performances; an enthusiastic crowd of all ages; finalists that included a first-year drumline; a nail-biter of a margin at the finish; and a drumline with tricks up its sleeves—or, actually, sticks up its sleeves. In the end, the Rufus King International High School’s varsity … [Read more...] about At the MPS Battle of the Drumlines,the Rufus King varsity drumline holds on to its title
Education
Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
A kindergartner at Benjamin Franklin School stretched out his arms and said, “This is my favorite color!” He was trying on his new blue coat, one of the hundreds of coats given to Franklin students on Monday, December 11, 2023. The coats were gifts from Milwaukee Bucks forward and NBA All- Star Khris Middleton and partner United Healthcare of Wisconsin. Franklin School … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
Medical challenges compelled pharmacy technician graduate and Checota Scholar to go into healthcare Chardaye Hartz never got to celebrate Thanksgiving in 2021. Instead of devouring turkey, savoring pie and enjoying her time with relatives, she was fighting for her life. As the 20-year-old slept in the early morning hours of November 25, 2021, she suffered a series … [Read more...] about Paying it forward: Outstanding technical diploma student ready to help others
MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) senior Dystince Robertson not only has won a national jazz competition, she made history doing it. She is the very first winner of the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize for developing musicians, ages 17 to 19. Ravenscroft, based in Arizona, is a new competition for jazz artists that drew entries from across the country. Dystince, who said … [Read more...] about MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
More than 100 Christmas trees are now on display at 'Community Spirit Park' decorated by local students Local students are helping Milwaukee get in the holiday spirit at Cathedral Square Park. Over the past ten days, more than 2,000 students from 90-plus schools have decorated Christmas trees at the park, renamed the 'Community Spirit Park' for the holiday season. … [Read more...] about More than Two thousand-plus students decorate Christmas trees at Cathedral Square Park
Youth leaders from 12 MPS schools in theMilwaukee Community Schools Partnership add to their skill
“The main purpose today is to empower yourself,” Dom Portis told about 150 Milwaukee Public School (MPS) students of all ages. They were youth council members, representing 12 of the 16 schools in the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership, who gathered at the annual Fall Youth Coalition Summit. Portis, the community high schools manager for the partnership, added, “Take … [Read more...] about Youth leaders from 12 MPS schools in theMilwaukee Community Schools Partnership add to their skill
Rufus King honors former coaches, players in Athletic Hall of Fame
Building on a long list of accomplishments Coach Derek Gallagher added 'Hall of famer' to the list on November, 5, 2023. At the 5th annual Rufus King Hall of Fame induction banquet, Gallagher was honored for 25 years of leadership and his ability to bring the best out of his players. “My heart pounds,” Gallagher said of his players. “That’s a lot of love but that’s the … [Read more...] about Rufus King honors former coaches, players in Athletic Hall of Fame
MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
New credentialing classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are ready for applicants. MPS held a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the classrooms in Grant Gordon Learning Center, 921 W. Meinecke Ave. The school’s third floor has been transformed to feel like home, with plants, art, and homey … [Read more...] about MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is raising money through donations, a telethon, and a free concert fundraiser for its new Classroom Support Fund. The fund will be used for supplies year-round for teachers and students at 25 MPS schools. In its announcement, the foundation said the initiative comes in response to reports that more than 90 pecent of teachers pay for … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students