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Milwaukee Times Weekly Newspaper

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December 15th, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools

Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School

On Friday, November 14, 2025, in celebration of Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Week, Northwest Opportunities Vocational Academy (NOVA) High School invited prominent members of the Divine 9 organizations to speak to NOVA students in grades 9th - 12th, at the school located at 2320 W. Burleigh St. As part of the program, members of the Divine 9 community … [Read more...] about Historically Black Colleges & Universities Week Celebrated at NOVA High School

Seven-year, $23-million Federal Grant Will Help Prepare More MPS Students for College

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Brenda Cassellius has announced MPS is receiving a seven-year, $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant is intended to help more underserved students prepare for—and succeed at—college. The grant, called Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), will distribute … [Read more...] about Seven-year, $23-million Federal Grant Will Help Prepare More MPS Students for College

Progress update on MPS’s lead remediation

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius said progress is being made on MPS’s plan to remediate lead hazards in dozens of the district’s older schools. “All of our students, families and employees deserve a safe and healthy school environment,” Dr. Cassellius said. “Delivering on this promise is one of our most important responsibilities. Our … [Read more...] about Progress update on MPS’s lead remediation

Milwaukee Recreation cuts ribbon at renovated Modrzejewski Playfield

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Milwaukee Recreation celebrated the grand reopening of Modrzejewski Playfield alongside community members and local leaders. The completion of Modrzejewski Playfield (1020 W. Cleveland Ave.) marks Milwaukee Recreation’s 11th full-site renovation throughout the city, in addition to a 2020 tot lot renovation at Ohio Playfield. With each renovation, … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Recreation cuts ribbon at renovated Modrzejewski Playfield

Nearly 1,500 MPS students apply to college before they start senior year

More than 1,500 High school juniors at Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have met the June 1, 2025 deadline for applying early to college by using the free, simple M-Cubed Milwaukee Direct Admit form. In less than five minutes, students could apply to Milwaukee Area Technical College, the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, or both. Students can go to mpsmke.com/directadmit to … [Read more...] about Nearly 1,500 MPS students apply to college before they start senior year

Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis

Milwaukee's health department said Friday, May 23, 2025, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., "continues to misstate the facts" about an ongoing lead crisis in several of the city's public schools. Kennedy appeared on CNN Thursday night for an interview segment and was asked about the federal response to the findings of dangerously high lead levels in at least nine … [Read more...] about Milwaukee health officials push back on latest RFK comments about MPS lead crisis

Unified athletes announce pick at 2025 NFL Draft

Washington High School seniors Xavier Goff and Rionne Turner had the experience of a lifetime at the 2025 National Football League (NFL) Draft. Goff, a Special Olympics athlete, and Turner, a Unified Partner, represented Special Olympics North America and Wisconsin’s Unified Sports as they announced the 38th pick in the NFL Draft on Friday, April 25, 2025. After an … [Read more...] about Unified athletes announce pick at 2025 NFL Draft

MPS congratulates 2025 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–8

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students in grades 3–8 stepped up to the challenge this April. Spelling Bee finals were held on April 12, 2025 for grades 3–5 and April 19, 2025 for grades 6–8 to find the best spellers in the district. Winners were crowned for each grade level. Each of 41 participating schools held preliminary spelling bees to determine winners at the school … [Read more...] about MPS congratulates 2025 Spelling Bee winners in grades 3–8