As students head back to class in Milwaukee, there is growing concern among health experts as COVID-19 case numbers rise in children. More than 30,000 kids on the early start calendar at Milwaukee Public Schools are already in their second week back in class. In two days, that number will more than double as the regular school year kicks off. Health leaders say they are … [Read more...] about Growing number of COVID-19 cases in children as Milwaukee heads back to school
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Welcome Back to the 2021-22 School Year!
August 20, 2021 Dear MPS Families and Staff, I hope you have all had a fun summer with your families and friends. We had a wonderful time cheering on students at MacDowell Montessori School for the first day of the early start school year on Monday, August 16. Remember, schools on the traditional calendar start Thursday, September 2. We are looking forward to cheering … [Read more...] about Welcome Back to the 2021-22 School Year!
MPS gives some students a chance to work with Wisconsin sports teams through new school program
Students at Golda Meir School in Milwaukee are getting the chance to work with professional sports teams in Wisconsin. MKE Fellows is teaming up with Marquette University and Milwaukee Public Schools to bring the Sports Analytics Club Program to the school. SACP is modeled to engage high school students of color and steer them towards careers in fields like engineering and … [Read more...] about MPS gives some students a chance to work with Wisconsin sports teams through new school program
MPS schools welcome students back for in-person learning
MacDowell Montessori rolled out the red carpet on August 16 for students returning to in-person learning. Students and families were welcomed by Superintendent Dr. Keith P. Posley, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Bob Peterson, Mayor Tom Barrett, Sheriff Earnell Lucas, district administrators, and others. Children were excited to return to school, see their … [Read more...] about MPS schools welcome students back for in-person learning
Riverside and Marshall Football receive helmet donation from Packers and Xenith
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
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