With the 2022–23 school year underway, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is collaborating with the Milwaukee Health Department to host vaccine clinics at multiple locations. All MPS students, families who live at the same address, and staff are eligible. Appointments are not needed. Interested families can visit any convenient location listed. Staying up to date on vaccines is … [Read more...] about MPS and Milwaukee Health Department will offer vaccines in October
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Register your child for MPS Head Start
If your child is 3 or 4 years old, it’s time for their learning journey to begin! Children who attend preschool, Head Start, or an early learning program are more prepared for kindergarten and are more successful in school. Help your child succeed— register for MPS Head Start now. Head Start is a free program that helps children develop early reading and math skills. … [Read more...] about Register your child for MPS Head Start
Washington High School breaks ground on new athletic spaces
Washington High School of Information Technology hosted a ground breaking ceremony on September 8, 2022, to begin work on the replacement of the existing track and athletic field. Community members and the media were on hand to kick off the construction. Milwaukee Public Schools, Common Ground, and the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation have forged a partnership to finance the … [Read more...] about Washington High School breaks ground on new athletic spaces
Grant Gordon Learning Center celebrates building renaming
Grant Gordon was a trailblazing educator and the first African American principal in Milwaukee. The learning center named in his honor hosted a celebration to share his legacy on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Attendees had a chance to hear his story, learn about programs in the Grant Gordon Learning Center, and enjoy refreshments. “Grant Gordon was truly a leader in his time,” … [Read more...] about Grant Gordon Learning Center celebrates building renaming
School starts September 6; MPS offers back-to-school tips
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
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