On Saturday, August 22, 2020, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Medicaid partnered with Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy to provide book bags, school supplies and produce to students and their families as part of the "Back-to-School Drive-Thru," at the Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy, 4030 N. 29th Street. On hand were Anthem members, staff of Pete's Fruit Market and retired … [Read more...] about Anthem hosts Back-to-School Drive-Thru event
Back to School
School supply drive supports thousands of students
Thousands of students were smiling as backpacks and school supplies were delivered to 46 MPS schools this month. Thanks to the generosity of the Milwaukee community, many children have the supplies they need for a successful school year. On behalf of our students, teachers, families, and staff, thank you, Milwaukee! A record number of schools received supplies and backpacks … [Read more...] about School supply drive supports thousands of students
Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
On Tuesday, September 3, 2019, The Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club (MNSRC) welcomed students back to school at two separate Milwaukee Public School locations – Brown Street Academy, 2029 North 20th St. and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, 3275 North 3rd St. Club members welcomed students to the first day of the 2019-20 school year with "highfives;" welcomed … [Read more...] about Milwaukee North Sunrise Rotary Club welcomes MPS students back to school
MPS students walk the red carpet back to school
With the drumline from Reagan High School drumming a lively beat, students at MPS Parkside School of the Arts marched, strutted, and strolled along a red carpet to make their way into school for the start of the new year. Dr. Keith P. Posley, Governor Tony Evers, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, and others kicked off the new school year on September 3 at Parkside School … [Read more...] about MPS students walk the red carpet back to school
Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, The Milwaukee Urban League (MUL) staff, the MUL Guild, and the MUL Young Professionals teamed together with Merrill Lynch Financial Advisors for a "Stuff the Bags" back-to-school service project. The volunteers filled more than 140 backpacks to be distributed to schools in MUL's neighborhood schools program, including OW Holmes, Auer Avenue, Carver … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Urban League fills backpacks for ‘Stuff the Bag’ event
North Division Alumni Association helps launch 2019-20 school year
On Monday, August 12, 2019, North Division Alumni Association members, North Division staff, and volunteers from the community gathered at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., for their annual Back-To-School Rally. The alumni, staff, and volunteers welcomed the students back to school with cheers and high-fives to start the new school year off right. … [Read more...] about North Division Alumni Association helps launch 2019-20 school year
Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
Sponsored by: Hupy & Abraham, S.C. Back-to-school time means many different things depending on who you are. If you’re not a parent, it can simply mean more traffic during your morning commute. But for parents, back-to-school season means new classes, new schools for some and the potential exposure to new risks of injury. In order to provide parents with some peace of … [Read more...] about Back to School? What Parents Should Do!
Healthy eyes for back to school
By Dr. Linda Chous Chief Eye Care Officer, United Healthcare Back-to-school season is in full swing and an ideal time to get your child’s eyes checked. Good eye health is important, in part because 80 percent of what children learn is through their eyes. The American Optometric Association recommends that a child’s first comprehensive eye exam should occur between 6 … [Read more...] about Healthy eyes for back to school
Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’
On Saturday, August 25, 2018, Northwest Funeral Chapel hosted its annual "Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way," at the Northwest Family Activity and Event Center, 4034 West Good Hope Rd. This year the children not only received free back packs to start the new school year; there were also free school supplies, reading books, flu shots, hair cuts, as well and food and … [Read more...] about Northwest Funeral Home hosts annual ‘Back-to-School Book Bag Give-A-Way’