More than 1,000 Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students flocked to the annual United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Empower Me Tour on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in downtown Milwaukee to learn about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (UBCUs) and other post-secondary schools. Twenty-one of those students left with something more: merit scholarships of $2,500 each … [Read more...] about One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
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MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
New credentialing classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are ready for applicants. MPS held a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the classrooms in Grant Gordon Learning Center, 921 W. Meinecke Ave. The school’s third floor has been transformed to feel like home, with plants, art, and homey … [Read more...] about MPS debuts classrooms that will produce more Montessori teachers
MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students
The Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation is raising money through donations, a telethon, and a free concert fundraiser for its new Classroom Support Fund. The fund will be used for supplies year-round for teachers and students at 25 MPS schools. In its announcement, the foundation said the initiative comes in response to reports that more than 90 pecent of teachers pay for … [Read more...] about MPS Foundation launches Classroom Support Fund for teachers and students
GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
More than 1,000 GE HealthCare employees and retirees and their friends and family painted, landscaped, and otherwise refreshed six Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) campuses on Thursday, August 17, 2023, during the 27th annual Community Service Day at Milwaukee Public Schools for the company. The employees worked on playgrounds and in classrooms and hallways at Allen- Field, … [Read more...] about GE HealthCare volunteers at MPS, refreshes 6 schools and their grounds
Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school
It sounded like a Redcat roar coming from Bay View High School, where community, state, and school leaders, cheerleaders, and mascots welcomed students back to school Monday, August 14. 2023, Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) began the new year for schools on the early start calendar, which includes all high schools, 6thto 8th-grade middle schools, K-12 schools, and several … [Read more...] about Supporters cheer MPS students as they return to school
ALBA, Pratt, and Stuart are MPS’ newest IB schools
Three Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) elementary schools — ALBA, Marvin E. Pratt, and Gilbert Stuart — will start the new year as the district’s newest International Baccalaureate schools. The schools were authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, after a rigorous, multi-year application process. The program encourages critical thinking … [Read more...] about ALBA, Pratt, and Stuart are MPS’ newest IB schools
Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
School supplies are filling store shelves, and back-to-school ads are starting to appear. This is the perfect time to organize a school supply drive. Milwaukee businesses, community groups, and faith-based communities are invited to collect school supplies so Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students have the tools for a successful school year. Become a partner with the MPS … [Read more...] about Donate school supplies so children can start strong in fall
‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high schools will host Freshman Bridge to help new students get prepared for a great freshman year. Attending Freshman Bridge helps students be ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school. All 9th graders should attend both days of Freshman Bridge. This is a chance to: • Find your … [Read more...] about ‘Attend Freshman Bridge’ on August 3–4, 2023
MPS wants students to be ready for fall
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is looking forward to welcoming students back to classrooms in fall! If your child needs a school seat, enroll now. The MPS Department of Student Services is ready to assist. Some schools fill up quickly, so enroll now. The district is home to nearly 160 schools and has a program for every student including Head Start, half- and full-day … [Read more...] about MPS wants students to be ready for fall
Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines
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