On Tuesday, July 9, 2019, Milwaukee Public Schools, together with generous funders and community partners, announced a multi-million dollar investment in Milwaukee schools and neighborhoods. As part of an ongoing cycle, the district is beginning work that will reduce pavement and increase green space at four MPS schools, adding to several previous projects. Improvements will … [Read more...] about MPS breaks ground on green spaces initiative to improve schools and neighborhoods
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Four MPS schools are approved to pursue IB authorization
After countless hours of preparation, four MPS schools will begin the journey toward International Baccalaureate (IB) authorization. Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes (ALBA), Marvin Pratt Elementary School, Gilbert Stuart School, and Morse Middle School will spend the next two to five years implementing the IB program and undergoing evaluations. ALBA, Pratt, and Stuart are … [Read more...] about Four MPS schools are approved to pursue IB authorization
Summer reading offers a cool way to relax and learn
Reading is a great way to pass the summer! Books offer adventure, mystery, humor, exotic places, interesting characters, and more. When the weather is hot, find a cool spot and curl up with a good book. Reading during the summer is also shown to help students start strong in fall when they go back to class. Reading and learning during the summer keeps skills sharp and … [Read more...] about Summer reading offers a cool way to relax and learn
MPS serves free breakfast and lunch at 91 school locations
Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under. Summer meals, including dinner at many sites, are served now through the beginning of August at school locations throughout Milwaukee. The summer meal program provides free, healthy meals and is combined with other summer programming. “Our students can enjoy summer … [Read more...] about MPS serves free breakfast and lunch at 91 school locations
MPS students soar in aeronautics careers through summer internships
At a kickoff event at Mitchell International Airport this week, 35 students from 9 MPS schools were welcomed into summer internships. Participants will work full time for seven weeks in airline operations, administration, ground support, safety, customer service, and more. The Aviation Careers Education (ACE) program is a partnership among Milwaukee Public Schools, Milwaukee … [Read more...] about MPS students soar in aeronautics careers through summer internships
Attend Freshman Bridge on August 1 and 2
MPS high schools will host Freshman Bridge to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. All 9th-graders should attend Freshman Bridge! This is a chance to: • Find your locker and your classrooms • Get your … [Read more...] about Attend Freshman Bridge on August 1 and 2
District valedictorians and salutatorians honored by board
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors honored valedictorians and salutatorians from across the district at its May 30 meeting. Among the invited students were the 11 co-valedictorians from Rufus King IB High School. "These students illustrate what hard work and high achievement looks like,” said MPS Superintendent Dr. Keith Posley. “We are proud to honor them, we extend … [Read more...] about District valedictorians and salutatorians honored by board
MPS juniors are eligible for free college courses
Calling MPS juniors: Start your college journey now! Applications are open to enroll in college classes during your senior year. Apply by May 29! Current juniors can now apply to take free college courses next school year through the M3 Early College program. Students can take math, English, and educational psychology classes at Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) and … [Read more...] about MPS juniors are eligible for free college courses
MPS goes green, selects winners of recycling video contest
In fall 2018, a number of MPS schools piloted programs to go green. MPS Facilities and Maintenance Services spearheaded the initiative to teach students lifelong habits that will result in a cleaner world. Focus areas included recycling and composting. Schools established green teams to plan their in-school efforts, motivate students, and keep the program fresh all year … [Read more...] about MPS goes green, selects winners of recycling video contest
Sign up for free summer learning camps
Summer will be here before we know it! Sign up now for fun summer learning through MPS partners: Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Discovery World, Girl Scouts, Hawthorn Glen, Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, Milwaukee County Zoo, Urban Ecology, Wehr Nature Center, and Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Students can spend their summer learning to sail, building robots, hiking … [Read more...] about Sign up for free summer learning camps