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
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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
MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
Students and staff at MPS Milwaukee School of Languages (MSL) celebrated a gift of four new trees this month along with Bango and the Milwaukee Bucks. The trees are a donation from American Transmission Company (ATC), which has provided 573 trees this spring in honor of every Bucks three-point shot at Fiserv Forum this season. This is the third year American Transmission … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates tree donation in honor of Bucks’ success
MPS seniors learn financial planning
About 25 MPS seniors took part in a new Financial Freedom Summit hosted by the MPS Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) on May 10, 2019. Students toured residential and commercial projects and heard from local business leaders. Young men from Bradley Technical and Trade School, Riverside University High School, South Division High School, and Washington High … [Read more...] about MPS seniors learn financial planning
MPS celebrates School Nurses Day
One day each year does not seem like enough time to celebrate school nurses, so don’t miss this chance – thank a school nurse today! School nurses support education by looking after individual student health needs, supporting families, and offering school-wide programs. A school nurse’s primary purpose is to help students stay healthy and safe so they are ready to learn. … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates School Nurses Day
Milwaukee Public Schools releases 2019-20 proposed budget
Milwaukee Public Schools has released the 2019–20 $1.2 billion proposed budget. The superintendent’s proposal represents a student-focused budget. Ninety cents of every dollar budgeted in the School Operations Fund is used to support students, schools and school staff. This is up from 88 cents in 2018–19. Revenue limits for school districts have been in place since the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools releases 2019-20 proposed budget
High school summer enrollment is open now
High school students—use your summer vacation to earn credits Enroll now with your school counselor. This summer, MPS will offer two sessions for learning: June Session from June 3 to 28, and July Session from July 1 to 26. Students can attend one or both sessions. City of Milwaukee residents are eligible. Students in grades K5 to 8 should visit the Summer Academy web page at … [Read more...] about High school summer enrollment is open now
MPS students promote peace through United Nations world fair
Students from 13 MPS schools took charge of the UWM Panther Arena on April 11 to share their knowledge of countries across the globe. Student displays included photos, maps, and important facts about each country and culture. Projects dug deep to explore the strengths and challenges of each nation and the role each country plays in its region or continent. The world fair was … [Read more...] about MPS students promote peace through United Nations world fair
Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair
This April, more than 400 MPS students from 42 schools hopped off yellow school buses carrying display boards, science experiments, inventions, and equipment to compete in the annual MPS STEM Fair. A team of 50 volunteers and 130 judges were ready to help them set up displays and rate their projects. Student work ranged from practical inventions to solve everyday problems to … [Read more...] about Student scientists exhibit at STEM Fair
Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home
On Thursday, March 14, 2019, local students from a variety of Milwaukee Public Schools volunteered to help build a house through Habitat for Humanity. The experience not only provided the students the opportunity to learn a new skill and have an amazing experience for their college and work resumes; but they also provided a chance for a local family to complete their dream of … [Read more...] about Students volunteer to help build house so local family can finally have a home