Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccines. MPS early start schools begin class on Monday, August 14. MPS schools on the traditional calendar begin Tuesday, September 5. Make sure your child goes back to school protected from childhood … [Read more...] about Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
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Registration now open for 2023 ‘Run Back to School’
Celebrate the start of the 2023-24 school year with MPS and Milwaukee Recreation at the 16th annual MPS Run Back to School (RBS). Join us for this 5K run/1.5- mile walk through Washington Park. Proceeds support MPS wellness and youth recreation programs. Event information • Date: Saturday, Aug. 26 • Start Time: 9 a.m. (Registration will close at 8:50 a.m. No … [Read more...] about Registration now open for 2023 ‘Run Back to School’
Register now for MPS Head Start for Fall 2023
Register now for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Head Start for Fall 2023. 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 … [Read more...] about Register now for MPS Head Start for Fall 2023
Mayor visited Rufus King festival because a student took initiative
When one Rufus King International High School graduate looks over the accomplishments of his senior year, he can include getting the mayor of Milwaukee to attend the school’s Ethnic Fest. Mayor Cavalier Johnson came to King International High School to watch student dance and drum performances, sample cultural foods, greet students, and sit down for a recorded interview … [Read more...] about Mayor visited Rufus King festival because a student took initiative
MMABSE provides gift cards to graduating seniors at North Division
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Alliance of Black School Educators (MMABSE) provided gift cards to graduating seniors at North Division. It would have been a proud day for Keith Carrington, the late principal of North Division High School, to see his graduating seniors being honored at their banquet for their academic, athletic, and leadership achievements. All 36 graduating … [Read more...] about MMABSE provides gift cards to graduating seniors at North Division
Milwaukee Public Schools Class of 2023 scholarships and grants set record
The scholarships and grants offered to Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) graduates in 2023 totaled a record-setting $121-million. The jump by $14-million in 2023 represents the largest year-over-year increase in scholarships and grants since MPS began tracking the total in 2012. The reveal was held on the front lawn of MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, with … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools Class of 2023 scholarships and grants set record
Join our team—MPS hosts summer job fairs for teachers and school staff
Become part of the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) family—MPS is hiring! Do you want to make a difference for Milwaukee students by providing an exceptional education or supporting schools? MPS is seeking motivated teachers, paraprofessionals to support teachers, building operations and maintenance staff, and kitchen and cafeteria staff. The district is also hiring children’s … [Read more...] about Join our team—MPS hosts summer job fairs for teachers and school staff
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
Milwaukee Public Schools is holding four job fairs — from June through September — to fill positions including teacher, paraprofessional, children’s health assistant, nurse, and food service worker. The hiring events will be at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet Street, on these dates: • June 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. • July 12 from 5 to 7 p.m. • August 16 from 11 a.m. … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Public Schools will hold four job fairs
MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians
Congratulations to all Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) valedictorians and salutatorians. As we celebrate graduation, MPS wants to recognize its highest-achieving students. We are especially proud of the young women and men who have excelled and attained the highest grades in their class. Please join us in congratulating all our valedictorians and salutatorians. MPS Class … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates 2023 valedictorians and salutatorians
MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL
Deepest sympathies extended to family, students, and colleagues The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) community is mourning the loss of Stanley W. McWilliams, the beloved principal of Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (WCLL). McWilliams, 54, passed away May 20, 2023. A proud alumnus of Rust College, a historically black college in Holly Springs, MS, McWilliams … [Read more...] about MPS mourns loss of principal McWilliams at WCLL