Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) wants to help students get the new school year off to a great start! Families can take important steps to help get students ready for a successful year. Sleep is important! Over the long weekend, help children practice getting to bed on time. Wake up children a little earlier each day to prepare for getting up for school. Develop routines … [Read more...] about School starts September 6; MPS offers back-to-school tips
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MPS, Milwaukee Recreation celebrate 15 years of Run Back to School
When Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley kicked off the festivities at Wick Playfield on Saturday, August 27, 2022, there was a sense of renewal and anticipation for the 15th annual Run Back to School race. Hundreds of runners, volunteers, community leaders, staffers, and students safely gathered for the 5K run/1.5-mile walk through Washington Park to … [Read more...] about MPS, Milwaukee Recreation celebrate 15 years of Run Back to School
Let’s do this! Middle and high schools start Monday, August 15
Milwaukee Public School hopes families had a great summer. Principals, teachers, and staff are ready to welcome students back! School Administration Chief Dr. Katrice Cotton is primed for Day #1. “The MPS facilities crew has worked throughout the summer refreshing our classrooms. School leaders just completed three days of brilliant training. We are grateful and ready to start … [Read more...] about Let’s do this! Middle and high schools start Monday, August 15
Young people explore new sports at MPS Ultimate Sports Day
Young people filled Wick Playfield for the inaugural Milwaukee Public School (MPS) Ultimate Sports Day on Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. MPS Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation hosted this free event for 1st-12th graders to experience new sports and learn fundamentals. Participants moved through stations around the field, shooting hoops with friends, running hurdles, hitting off the … [Read more...] about Young people explore new sports at MPS Ultimate Sports Day
Cream puffs and job candidates – Wisconsin State Fair presence a sweet success
We are ready for a great start to the 2022-23 school year. From international recruiting efforts to local events and to the Wisconsin State Fair, Milwaukee Public School (MPS) has been working to fill positions since spring. Today, there are strong candidates going through the application process. Chief of Human Resources Adria Maddaleni is excited about the new talent coming … [Read more...] about Cream puffs and job candidates – Wisconsin State Fair presence a sweet success
Registration now open for 15th annual Run Back to School
Celebrate the start of the 2022-23 school year at the 15th annual MPS Run Back to School (RBTS). Registration is now open for the Run Back to School. Join us for this 5K run/1.5- mile walk through Washington Park to support MPS wellness and youth recreation programs. Event Information • Date: Saturday, Aug. 27 • Start Time: 9 a.m. • Start & Finish Line: Wick … [Read more...] about Registration now open for 15th annual Run Back to School
MPS revises mask policy for the 2022–23 school year
As the new school year approaches, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has revised its policy for wearing masks in schools. The district will continue to require masks to be worn at all schools, sites, and activities when the community level in Milwaukee County is rated in the High category as determined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC updates its … [Read more...] about MPS revises mask policy for the 2022–23 school year
Milwaukee Board of School Directors considers climate justice resolution
At the meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on July 28, 2022, the full board discussed a resolution proposing action on climate justice and economic equity. Resolution 2223R- 007 identifies a number of steps to be taken, including joining the Milwaukee City-County Task Force on Climate and Equity. The resolution can be found on the July 28 Board meeting agenda as … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors considers climate justice resolution
MPS celebrates Class of 2022 summer graduates
Congratulations, MPS summer graduates! Following tremendous hard work and dedication to complete their courses in Summer Academy, more than 90 students are graduating this summer. On Saturday, July 30, 2022, a graduation ceremony will be held at Hamilton High School, and a livestream of graduation will be released at mpsmke.com/summergrad to celebrate these students. We … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates Class of 2022 summer graduates
Milwaukee Board of School Directors considers climate justice resolution
At the meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors on July 28, 2022, the full board will consider a resolution describing district action on climate justice. Resolution 2223R-007 identifies a number of steps to be taken, including joining the Milwaukee City-County Task Force on Climate and Equity. The resolution can be found on the July 28 Board agenda as Item #5 under … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Board of School Directors considers climate justice resolution