Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high school juniors: Don’t miss your chance to apply to 11 Wisconsin colleges and universities in less than five minutes at no cost through Milwaukee Direct Admit. Apply by May 1, 2025, to begin your journey to start college in Fall 2026. Milwaukee Direct Admit is an initiative of the M3 (pronounced M-Cubed) partnership, a collaboration among … [Read more...] about MPS high school juniors: Apply to 11 Wisconsin colleges through one free application
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Health department clears Golda Meir, Maryland Avenue schools; lead-screening clinic results are in
Golda Meir Lower Campus and Maryland Avenue Montessori School both have passed their final Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) clearance checks, after thorough testing by the health department. Lead dust levels at the schools meet established safety standards, and no further remediation is required at this time, the health department reported. To ensure continued safety at … [Read more...] about Health department clears Golda Meir, Maryland Avenue schools; lead-screening clinic results are in
Welcome, Dr. Cassellius! New MPS superintendent visits North Division, Bethune
Dr. Brenda Cassellius has officially started in her new role as Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) superintendent. Her first stops on March 17, 2025, were North Division High School and Bethune Academy to see programs in action. At North Division, Dr. Cassellius first met with school leadership and representatives from the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC). She … [Read more...] about Welcome, Dr. Cassellius! New MPS superintendent visits North Division, Bethune
Creative Allies program expands arts opportunities for students
Milwaukee Recreation (MKE REC) works to ensure all young people have access to showcase their talents, skills, and passions. Through the Creative Allies program, Milwaukee Recreation supports after-school sites within Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) by providing additional arts opportunities for students. Created in partnership between Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Creative Allies program expands arts opportunities for students
MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus. Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time. WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus stop. The app tracks the location of the bus and … [Read more...] about MPS rolls out new app to help families track their child’s bus
Kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends March 17, 2025
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends Monday, March 17, 2025. Select a school for your child and fill out your application now for the best chance of getting your top school choice. Some schools fill up quickly! The district is home to nearly 160 schools and has a program for every student including half- and full-day kindergarten, … [Read more...] about Kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 ends March 17, 2025
Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
A judge gave the city until March 15 to return officers to Milwaukee Public Schools, or face $1,000 daily fines Instructors from the National Association of School Resource Officers, or NASRO, are in Milwaukee this week. Thirty-eight officers are participating in NASRO's basic Schools Resource Officers (SRO) training program, taking place at the Milwaukee Police Academy … [Read more...] about Milwaukee police officers begin school resource officer training
Henry David Thoreau School celebrates ‘6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-In’
On February 25, 2025 Henry David Thoreau School celebrated its "6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Read-In" to commemorate Dr. King’s birthday. The theme for this year was: “What Are You Doing Others?” Henry David Thoreau School provides a structured, yet nurturing environment that fosters the social, emotional, and academic growth necessary to encourage lifelong learning. … [Read more...] about Henry David Thoreau School celebrates ‘6th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Read-In’
Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Judge David Borowski ordered the district and city to split costs 50/50 for a school resource officer program and have officers in place within 10 days or face contempt of court A Milwaukee County judge did not hold back Monday, February 17, 2025, outraged over the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors missing another deadline to have resource officers back in … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Co. judge gives MPS 10 more days to have cops in schools
Black History Month observances at MPS raise awareness of contributions to society
Black History Month began February 1, 2025. All this month, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is celebrating and commemorating the contributions of black Americans throughout U.S. history. To raise awareness of those contributions, students district-wide have been researching, rehearsing, making art, and planning events and observances. Black History Month began as a week-long … [Read more...] about Black History Month observances at MPS raise awareness of contributions to society