In honor of the messages of peace, hope, and unity left by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students in MPS will spend time this week learning about and acting upon his legacy. Events are planned across the district in honor of King’s birthday. On January 20, hundreds of students and their families attended or took part in Milwaukee’s Birthday Celebration honoring King. … [Read more...] about MPS students mark the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher honored for dedication to Dr. King
At Rufus King International Baccalaureate High School on Friday, January 18, 2019, teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher was surprised in front of her class by Principal Tanzanique Carrington and representatives from the Marcus Center. O’Keefe Boettcher was honored as 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Teacher of the Year for her dedication to teaching students about the life and … [Read more...] about Teacher Kelly O’Keefe Boettcher honored for dedication to Dr. King
MPS Reads draws students to independent reading
Students who read in their free time are shown to be better readers, have a larger vocabulary, score higher on tests, and have greater content knowledge. To boost independent reading, MPS is launching MPS Reads. The initiative will feature a monthly list of recommended books for all ages on a broad range of multicultural topics that are meaningful for students. MPS Reads was … [Read more...] about MPS Reads draws students to independent reading
Get ready for the MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019
MPS will host a Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. at Milwaukee High School of the Arts. The Fair will help families explore schools, make choices, and enroll students for fall 2019. Wisconsin law requires children to complete five-year-old kindergarten before entering first grade. All MPS schools that offer kindergarten will be present … [Read more...] about Get ready for the MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 2, 2019
Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Students at Milwaukee Parkside have put their gardens to bed for the winter after raising their own produce and exploring multicultural recipes. Grades 1 through 8 participated in a full year of planning, planting, nurturing, harvesting, and cooking that led to sampling of delicious ethnic dishes from vegetables grown in the school’s Multicultural Gardens. Beginning in the … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Parkside students plant, grow, cook, and eat garden crops
Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Kevon Looney was in good company as he entered the gym at Alexander Hamilton High School this week to see his high school basketball jersey retired. Accompanying Looney were not just a few friends and teammates, but the entire Golden State Warriors team, including Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, coaches, and even some front office staff. All of them cheered on Looney as he … [Read more...] about Hamilton retires jersey of alumnus and pro player Kevon Looney
Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside
Local Walmart stores are tapping into a large pool of potential job candidates this year by partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools. In fall, Walmart announced that it would work with MPS high schools to recruit, hire, and train students to provide employment opportunities and help them cultivate their marketable skills. This week, Walmart held job interviews during the school … [Read more...] about Business partner Walmart takes hiring event to Riverside
MPS hosts city drumline competition
Drumlines compete for City Championship Competition will be fierce on Saturday, December 8 when the 16th Annual MPS Battle of the Drumlines crowns the City Champion. Spectators will be treated to stick tricks, precision drumming, and showmanship in this dazzling contest. The battle will include Rufus King International School, 2017–18 City Champion. V100’s Promise will emcee … [Read more...] about MPS hosts city drumline competition
Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color
The Milwaukee Public Schools Department of Black and Latino Male Achievement (BLMA) is actively engaged in a community- wide effort to support the leadership development, enhance the academic success, and affirm the cultural identity and dignity of Black, Latino, and First Nations male youth. As part of BLMA’s second year of programming, a summit was hosted at Marquette … [Read more...] about Leadership and Brotherhood Summit for young men of color
New winter coats go to 7,000 MPS students
In between fighting fires and saving lives, the local heroes of the Milwaukee Fire Department (MFD) somehow found time to raise funds, go shopping, organize, and deliver 7,000 new winter jackets to students in Milwaukee Public Schools. An assembly was held at Nathaniel Hawthorne School to distribute jackets as well as thank and recognize members of the MFD. Students were … [Read more...] about New winter coats go to 7,000 MPS students