Immunizations are required under state law for children in school or childcare. Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) families, if your children are behind on their vaccinations, plan to attend one of the free upcoming immunization clinics, held with MPS’s clinic partner, the City of Milwaukee Health Department. The free clinics for all MPS students will be at: • Bethune … [Read more...] about MPS students can get required vaccines at free immunization clinics in September and October
Back to School
Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 was officially back-to-school day for students in the Milwaukee Public Schools district. Students at South Division High School were welcomed back to the classroom with a mascot and cheerleaders. A crowd full of MPS staff was cheering the kids on as they came through the doors. Much like the students at South Division High School, which is one of many … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools welcome back students for first day of school
American Heart Association offers tips for healthy return to school
Studies show trends that can lead to poor heart health down the road As summer wraps up and kids head back to the classrooms, it’s important to recognize how young people spend their free time could impact their heart health, according to the American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. Too much … [Read more...] about American Heart Association offers tips for healthy return to school
10th Annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education
On Friday and Saturday, August 9-10, 2024 the Historic King Drive BID No. 8 (Business Improvement District) and others were outside in front of Pete’s Fruit Market on the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and North Ave. collecting school supplies for Milwaukee Public Schools’ (MPS) students in need. The ‘School Supply Drive’ has been apart of Bronzeville week for the past … [Read more...] about 10th Annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education
Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-school season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Stepping up for success: Churches unite togive away 1,000 pairs of new shoes
Churches provided new shoes for the school year to help students in the community with self-esteem and to combat truancy. Religious leaders from Ephesians Missionary Baptist Church and the Embassy Center of Milwaukee gave away 1,000 pairs of new shoes to students. The two congregations have come together to help kids start the school year on the right foot. "I'm sure you … [Read more...] about Stepping up for success: Churches unite togive away 1,000 pairs of new shoes
King Advisory Inc. hosts ’28th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.,Back to School Festival’
On Saturday, August 12, 2023, King Advisory Inc., Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Community Center, and Park and Milwaukee County Parks presented the “28th Annual Together Once Again: Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Back to School Festival," Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Park, 1531 W. Vliet Street. This family friendly event featured lots of free book bags, school supplies, hot dogs and burgers, … [Read more...] about King Advisory Inc. hosts ’28th Annual Dr. Martin L. King, Jr.,Back to School Festival’
Back to school guide on staying healthy
For many of us, the school year has just begun, and for others, it is just around the corner. As a result, we are seeing an increase in colds, viruses, and COVID-19 cases. Teachers, parents, and school officials are all looking for ways to keep germs from spreading in their classrooms daily during the upcoming school year. While it is true that schools can be an incubator … [Read more...] about Back to school guide on staying healthy
Four tips to help relive your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Back-to-School season is upon us – if you couldn’t tell by the uniforms and school supplies strewn all over every department store. And, as the yearly routine goes, there are a few tykes somewhere in the world begging their parents not to leave them at school. There may be an actual reason behind your child’s unwillingness to go to school besides what some parents perceive … [Read more...] about Four tips to help relive your child’s back-to-school anxiety
Northcott Neighborhood House and others partner to provide books and supplies to students in the Harambee Neighborhood
On Friday, August 11, 2023, Northcott Neighborhood House, Bader Philanthropies, United Methodist Church, WestCare Wisconsin, King Advisory, Inc., and Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival came together to pass out 2,000 books. These partners from all over the city collaborated to provide youth with book bags and school supplies; their goal was to give out thousands of book … [Read more...] about Northcott Neighborhood House and others partner to provide books and supplies to students in the Harambee Neighborhood