On Thursday, March 20. 2019, hundreds of MPS students from 16 schools stepped off yellow school buses and took note of the flags of 20 countries from around the world as they crossed the plaza to ManpowerGroup World Headquarters for MPS Dream Big Career Day. School counselors organized the event to inspire students to explore careers and visualize themselves in the careers of … [Read more...] about MPS students attend Career Day at ManpowerGroup world headquarters
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Summer Academy boosts all students—sign up now!
Students who read and learn in the summer start stronger in the fall. Summer Academy is for everyone! MPS offers art, music, field trips, science, and more through summer programs. All students living in the city of Milwaukee are eligible. 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 … [Read more...] about Summer Academy boosts all students—sign up now!
Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
MPS’ Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School, the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Milwaukee Area Technical College have been selected to receive a portion of a $1 million Southwest Airlines Charitable Grant that focuses on building a stronger workforce of tomorrow. The grant will fund the Expanding Milwaukee's Aviation Pipeline project. The Texas-based airline … [Read more...] about Bradley Tech High School receives grant to support aviation careers
Milwaukee School Board recognizes Helen Wallace for Excellence in Education
On Thursday, February 28, 2019, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors honored Helen J. Wallace during their regular monthly board meeting at the Central Services Building Auditorium, 5225 West Vliet Street. Helen has the distinction of being the first African American woman to serve in the Office of the Superintendent. She was recruited by MPS in 1967 to serve as an assistant … [Read more...] about Milwaukee School Board recognizes Helen Wallace for Excellence in Education
FBI adopts Parkside School to promote excellence
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents and staff members have begun paying regular visits to Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts as part of the FBI Adopt-a-School program. This nationwide initiative builds relationships and trust between youth and law enforcement. The FBI Milwaukee Division worked with the MPS Department of Strategic Partnerships & Customer Service … [Read more...] about FBI adopts Parkside School to promote excellence
MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants
Milwaukee World Festival, Inc., and American Family Insurance have announced the recipients of the inaugural Let The Music Play program grants. Three programs in Milwaukee Public Schools will receive funding to support music education. Grant-winning programs incorporate a performance element for young people; funding helps provide access to equipment or musical training that … [Read more...] about MPS music programs receive funding through ‘Let The Music Play’ grants
MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
To match up local employers with student job seekers, Milwaukee Public Schools will host a job fair on March 13, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Student Union. Approximately 1,000 students are expected to attend in search of summer and year-round work. Last year’s job fair was a huge success, with employers and students requesting a … [Read more...] about MPS Student Job Fair is Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
On an unseasonably warm February morning, 11 children — some quiet and sleepy-eyed, some chipper and chatty — followed Regina Stieber along Milwaukee sidewalks wet with melting snow. Two days per week, Lincoln Avenue Elementary School's "walking bus" picks up students on a set route and makes sure they get to school safely. Stieber, Lincoln's community school coordinator, … [Read more...] about Knapp Elementary aims to launch walking school bus program
UWM, MATC and MPS leaders share M3 collaboration’s impact
Two years ago, leaders from the University of Wisconsin- Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Area Technical College publicly announced a groundbreaking educational effort called M3 (pronounced M-cubed). It’s an unprecedented collaboration among Milwaukee’s three largest public education institutions to create a better K-through-16 educational system, one that will … [Read more...] about UWM, MATC and MPS leaders share M3 collaboration’s impact
MFIS students excel on international French exams
Milwaukee French Immersion School honored 126 students for high achievement on the Diplôme d'études en langue française (DELF) exams on January 18, 2019. Guillaume Lacroix, Consul General of France in Chicago, paid a visit to the school to take part in the ceremony and congratulate students. A total of 42 second graders and 84 fourth and fifth graders qualified for diploma … [Read more...] about MFIS students excel on international French exams