The 21st annual Milwaukee Public Shool (MPS) Battle of the Drumlines had it all: high-energy performances; an enthusiastic crowd of all ages; finalists that included a first-year drumline; a nail-biter of a margin at the finish; and a drumline with tricks up its sleeves—or, actually, sticks up its sleeves. In the end, the Rufus King International High School’s varsity … [Read more...] about At the MPS Battle of the Drumlines,the Rufus King varsity drumline holds on to its title
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Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
A kindergartner at Benjamin Franklin School stretched out his arms and said, “This is my favorite color!” He was trying on his new blue coat, one of the hundreds of coats given to Franklin students on Monday, December 11, 2023. The coats were gifts from Milwaukee Bucks forward and NBA All- Star Khris Middleton and partner United Healthcare of Wisconsin. Franklin School … [Read more...] about Bucks’ Middleton and United Healthcare hand out new coats to MPS students at Franklin School
MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
Milwaukee High School of the Arts (MHSA) senior Dystince Robertson not only has won a national jazz competition, she made history doing it. She is the very first winner of the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize for developing musicians, ages 17 to 19. Ravenscroft, based in Arizona, is a new competition for jazz artists that drew entries from across the country. Dystince, who said … [Read more...] about MPS senior wins 1st place in new national competition,the Ravenscroft Jazz Prize
Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
Former Green Bay Packer LeRoy Butler delivered his "Butler vs. Bullying" campaign message to a room filled of enthused Carson Academy students. The students listened intently to his messages about leadership and kindness on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Butler ended his talk with a Q&A from students. The Marshall High School Drum Line also welcomed Butler to the school. … [Read more...] about Former Green Bay Packer, LeRoy Butler, visits Carson Academy
One thousand MPS students at ‘UNCF Empower Me Tour’
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’
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