MPS summer academy students, led by Raymond Roberts, choral director at Milwaukee High School of the Arts, embarked on a music appreciation journey this June that is culminating in a service project to assist dementia patients. Over four weeks, students explored and researched the origins of music genres such as rock ‘n’ roll and the blues. They listened to top songs dating … [Read more...] about Students use music to improve quality of life for dementia patients
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MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors presented recently deceased Milwaukee Times founder and publisher Nathan Conyers (inset) with the Excellence in Education Award at its regular monthly board meeting. Mr. Conyers was commended for his decades of service to the journalism profession and to the community at-large, as well as his support of … [Read more...] about MPS Board honors late Milwaukee Times Founder Nathan Conyers
Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
This spring, 59 teachers were honored with the Early Career Educator Award by the Wisconsin Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (WACTE). Alexandria Harris, a second-grade bilingual teacher at Academia de Lenguaja y Bellas Artes (ALBA) in Milwaukee, was selected for this recognition. The awards were presented during a ceremony at Monona Terrace in Madison. This … [Read more...] about Alexandria Harris receives Early Career Educator Award
MPS Career Fair set for June 23, 2018
New teachers, experienced teachers, and paraprofessionals should plan to attend the MPS Career Fair on Saturday, June 23, 2018 from 9 a.m. to noon at South Division High School to learn about exciting options that include parttime teaching. School leaders and benefits specialists will be on hand to answer questions and explain opportunities for professional … [Read more...] about MPS Career Fair set for June 23, 2018
Scholarships for class of 2018 exceed $86 million
Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday another record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students. The Class of 2018 received an eye-popping total of $86,247,467* in scholarship offers, shattering last year's record of $64 million. This is the sixth straight year, dating back to 2012 ($18 million total), that scholarship offers have increased. This year's … [Read more...] about Scholarships for class of 2018 exceed $86 million
MPS celebrates 2018 valedictorians and salutatorians
Wearing caps and gowns in a rainbow of colors, top graduates from high schools across MPS were honored for their impressive academic accomplishments by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors at the Board's May meeting. Parents and family members were on hand to show their pride in their students. More than 75 students were honored, a number that reflects multiple … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates 2018 valedictorians and salutatorians
Four MPS schools continue to make list of top schools in the state
Four MPS high schools are celebrating the release of the U.S. News and World Report list of top high schools. Rufus King International High School is the top-rated Milwaukee school on the list, being ranked 9th in the state and also earning a Silver Medal as a high-performing school. Silver Medals also went to Milwaukee School of Languages, ranked 15th; and Ronald Wilson Reagan … [Read more...] about Four MPS schools continue to make list of top schools in the state
MPS celebrates graduates
More than 20 MPS high schools have commencements scheduled this May MPS seniors will turn their tassels during 24 graduation ceremonies this May, held at some of Milwaukee's largest venues. About 4,000 students will receive diplomas in front of family, friends and classmates at the UW-Milwaukee Panther Arena, the Milwaukee Theatre, and the MATC Cooley Auditorium. The … [Read more...] about MPS celebrates graduates
New proposed school budget brings more cuts and bigger class sizes, but still sees less funding
A Milwaukee Board of School Directors budget hearing on May 3, 2018 attracted an audience of about 100 and generated only about a half dozen speakers, a noticeable contrast with the contentious, seven-hour budget hearing on April 17, 2018. In attempting to agree on a 2018-2019 school year budget, the Milwaukee Public School system is confronted with a number of challenges … [Read more...] about New proposed school budget brings more cuts and bigger class sizes, but still sees less funding
Last day of term for high schools changes to May 21
The end of the school year is approaching and Milwaukee Public Schools has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students. Due to the snow day on February 8, 2018, when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12. Wisconsin requires schools to provide a specific number of minutes of … [Read more...] about Last day of term for high schools changes to May 21