Milwaukee School District
Recent News About Milwaukee School District
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Milwaukee Public Schools to hold spelling bee finals on April 12 and 19, 2025
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold its annual Districtwide Spelling Bee at Vincent High School on two consecutive Saturdays, April 12 and April 19, 2025.
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Seven MPS teachers receive honors from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Approximately 100 teachers from various locations in Wisconsin are receiving honors and monetary awards from the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation in 2025.
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Milwaukee Virtual School invites applications for fall 2025
Milwaukee Public Schools Virtual Program has rebranded as Milwaukee Virtual School, offering open enrollment for the fall of 2025.
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MPS initiative allows free applications to 11 Wisconsin colleges
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) high school juniors now have the opportunity to apply to 11 top Wisconsin colleges and universities through a streamlined, no-cost process called Milwaukee Direct Admit.
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Milwaukee Public Schools hosts annual Refugee & Immigrant Resource Fair
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is set to host its annual Refugee & Immigrant Resource Fair on April 5, 2025.
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Milwaukee Health Department clears two schools after lead tests
Golda Meir Lower Campus and Maryland Avenue Montessori School have successfully passed their final clearance checks conducted by the Milwaukee Health Department.
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Milwaukee Recreation expands arts education through Creative Allies program
Milwaukee Recreation is expanding its Creative Allies program to provide more arts opportunities for students in Milwaukee Public Schools.
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New MPS superintendent begins tenure with school visits
Dr. Brenda Cassellius has begun her tenure as the new superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) with visits to North Division High School and Bethune Academy on March 17, 2025.
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Riverside High School drumline performs twice at Wisconsin Capitol events
Riverside University High School's drumline recently had the opportunity to perform at two significant events in Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee schools close temporarily due to lead hazards; Trowbridge reopens
As efforts to address lead hazards in Milwaukee school buildings continue, three schools are set to temporarily close while another reopens.
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Kindergarten enrollment deadline for Fall 2025 approaches at MPS
MPS is reminding families that the deadline for kindergarten enrollment for Fall 2025 is approaching.
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River Trail School integrates agricultural science into student learning
Students at River Trail School of Agricultural Science are embracing healthy eating habits through their involvement in growing their own vegetables.
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Milwaukee Recreation announces free spring events at Twilight Centers
Milwaukee Recreation is set to host a series of free events at their Twilight Centers this spring.
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Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes Dr. Brenda Cassellius as new superintendent
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has confirmed Dr. Brenda Cassellius as the new superintendent for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS).
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Milwaukee Public Schools opens registration for summer academy
Milwaukee Public Schools is once again opening registration for its Summer Academy, offering a range of activities and classes designed to inspire learning among the city's youth.
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MPS Celebrating Abilities event offers special education workshops
Special education will be the central theme of the upcoming MPS Celebrating Abilities event.
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Trowbridge School relocates due to lead dust concerns
Students and staff from Trowbridge Street School of Great Lakes Studies will temporarily relocate due to lead dust concerns.
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Milwaukee schools honor Women's History Month with educational programs
Milwaukee Public Schools will engage students in activities and programs throughout March to celebrate Women's History Month.
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Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates National School Social Work Week
National School Social Work Week is set to take place from March 2 to March 8, 2025.
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MPS launches app for real-time school bus tracking
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has introduced a new application named WheresTheBus, aimed at assisting families in tracking their children's school buses in real time.