This summer, Riverside University High School and Milwaukee Marshall High School received a donation of high-quality helmets from the Green Bay Packers Xenith Helmet Give Back program. Riverside and Marshall each received 45 helmets and the total value of the donation was just over $20,000. Xenith helmets have a five star safety rating and will aid MPS’ commitment to … [Read more...] about Riverside and Marshall Football receive helmet donation from Packers and Xenith
Milwaukee Public Schools
Library at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy renamed for former educator
On Friday, July 27, 2021, at the home of Joyce A. Hall a private ceremony was held in honor of the renaming of the Dr. George Washington Carver Academy library, to the Joyce A. Hall Library. For more than 36 years Joyce was a full-time reading teacher at Carver, then called Henry L. Palmer School. After her retirement in 1994, Joyce would return a few month later as a volunteer … [Read more...] about Library at Dr. George Washington Carver Academy renamed for former educator
Milwaukee Public Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for GE Innovation Labs
On Monday, July 26, 2021, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the GE Foundation hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Andrew S. Douglas Middle School, 3620 N. 18th Street, marking the in-person opening of six digital fabrication labs within the district. The GE Innovation Labs will serve as a place for MPS students to learn, create, play and invent utilizing problem-solving … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for GE Innovation Labs
Dr. Keith Posley – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Dr. Keith Posley, Superintendent Milwaukee Public Schools Dr. Keith P. Posley was first named interim superintendent in May 2018 and he had a good five-month run in that position. He made an effort to introduce himself to Mayor Tom Barrett and the Milwaukee community and he also helped provide more than $11 million worth of additional funding to the schools by reconstructing … [Read more...] about Dr. Keith Posley – Black Men in Educational Leadership
Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go
Three current school sites will be used for additional times for meal distribution Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is adding hours for students and families to pick up meals at Stop, Grab & Go locations. Currently, meals are available on school days from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Starting Friday, October 23, 2020, students and community members 18 years old and under will … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools adds hours to Stop, Grab & Go
#StayReadyMPS campaign keeps student-athletes engaged during fall sports postponement
This fall, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Athletics wanted to find a way to reach student-athletes while navigating a virtual start to the school year and a postponed athletics season. The newly launched #StayReadyMPS Virtual Engagement Campaign is expected to do just that. Starting Monday, Sept. 21, 2020, the MPS Athletics team will engage student-athletes through online … [Read more...] about #StayReadyMPS campaign keeps student-athletes engaged during fall sports postponement
MPS Head Start invites children ages 3 and 4
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 MPS Head Start invites children ages 3 and 4
We’re open! Visit your nearest Twilight Center this fall
MPS and Milwaukee Recreation know how integral our Twilight Centers are to providing safe spaces for our young people. This fall, we invite young people to visit our seven Twilight Centers around the city on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. Twilight Centers offer opportunities for young people to safely spend time with friends through open gym shoot around (one player … [Read more...] about We’re open! Visit your nearest Twilight Center this fall
MPS offers support systems during virtual learning
The new virtual school year has begun, and MPS has supports for students and families who are embarking on online learning. Find the help you need for a successful school year! Answers to many questions can be found on the MPS website or the MPS School Reopening website. For questions about your child’s progress, grades, homework, and classroom procedures, contact your … [Read more...] about MPS offers support systems during virtual learning
New MPS school year begins with virtual learning
Students started school Tuesday, September 1, 2020, for MPS schools on the traditional calendar. All students will begin virtual learning to start the semester safely from home. Families and students should check for communications from their schools to be sure they are ready for the first day of class. Each child’s teacher or school is the best source of information about … [Read more...] about New MPS school year begins with virtual learning