Milwaukee School District
Recent News About Milwaukee School District
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Ms. Aimee enriches young lives through innovative programs at Beulah Brinton Community Center
Milwaukee Recreation’s Beulah Brinton Community Center is a hub of activity, offering diverse programs ranging from athletic classes for older adults to music lessons for all ages.
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Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates National School Psychology Week
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is participating in National School Psychology Week from November 11-15, 2024.
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MPS launches student job board for students and alumni
MPS has launched a new Student Job Board aimed at connecting students and employers.
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Milwaukee Recreation senior director Lynn Greb announces retirement
Lynn Greb, the senior director of Milwaukee Recreation, has announced her retirement after a long and impactful career.
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Milwaukee Recreation reopens Twilight Center at North Division High School
Milwaukee Recreation has announced the reopening of its Twilight Center at North Division High School, starting Monday, November 11.
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Milwaukee County Districts: African American students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Milwaukee County districts' student body in the 2023-24 school year was African American, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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Nike T-shirt celebrates Native American heritage through unique design
Danielle Barrett, a program assistant for Milwaukee Public Schools' First Nations Studies, recently visited the Marquette University Spirit Shop to see Nike brand T-shirts she designed.
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Nation honors veterans with gratitude and remembrance
On Veterans Day, the United States pays tribute to all American veterans from every war.
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Milwaukee student recognized as top junior innovator for lead safety project
An eighth-grade student from Golda Meir School in Milwaukee has been recognized as one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the United States for 2024.
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MPS students have no classes on November 5 due to records and development day
MPS students will not attend classes on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
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Drummer Manas Itene teaches MPS students hand drumming
Manas Itene, drummer for the band Michael Franti and Spearhead, recently spent three days in Milwaukee teaching drumming to students and teachers at Neeskara School.
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Milwaukee Recreation reopens Camp Grant after four-year hiatus
Milwaukee Recreation has reintroduced Camp Grant, an after-school program at U.S. Grant School, to its Child Care Camp offerings for the first time in four years.
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High school enrollment deadline nears for Milwaukee Public Schools
The deadline for eighth-grade students and their families to enroll in a high school within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district is approaching.
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Milwaukee Recreation promotes service learning through Lions Quest program
Milwaukee Recreation has been utilizing the Lions Quest program to engage students in service learning projects.
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Milwaukee schools unveil new facilities supported by federal relief funds
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) recently celebrated the opening of new facilities at Fairview School, Ronald W. Reagan College Preparatory High School, and Milwaukee High School of the Arts with a series of ribbon-cutting ceremonies over two weeks. These additions aim to enhance educational opportunities in subjects such as engineering, design, art, music, and dance.
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Milwaukee Recreation hosts family-friendly Halloween events at Twilight Centers
Milwaukee Recreation is set to host its annual Twilight & Treat event, a cherished Halloween celebration that offers a variety of family-friendly activities. The event will take place at Andrew Douglas Middle School Twilight Center on October 25 and Bay View High School Twilight Center on October 26. Participants can enjoy carnival games, trick-or-treating, arts and crafts, and other enrichment activities.
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MPS students take a break during parent-teacher conferences
Students will have a break from school on Friday, October 18, and Monday, October 21, 2024. These nonattendance days align with the Parent-Teacher Conferences scheduled for this week.
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MPS career fair engages students with diverse skilled trade opportunities
The MPS Skilled Trades and Technical Career Fair, held on October 9, 2024, at the Milwaukee Tool offices in downtown Milwaukee, attracted about 600 students from 23 high schools. The event offered students an opportunity to explore various career paths across fields such as construction trades, manufacturing, healthcare, information technology, law enforcement, firefighting, sustainable energy, hospitality and tourism, engineering, and automotive.
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Milwaukee schools schedule parent-teacher conferences for October 18
All schools within the Milwaukee Public Schools district are set to hold Parent-Teacher Conferences on October 18, 2024. This day has been designated for parents and guardians to meet with teachers, as students will not have classes. The aim is to provide a platform for discussing children's progress, addressing questions, and finding solutions to individual educational needs.
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Mother & Son Superhero Night celebrates fifth anniversary with new activities
Milwaukee Recreation is set to host its annual Mother & Son Superhero Night at Hamilton High School on Saturday, November 9. This year marks the fifth anniversary of the event, which invites mothers and their sons, aged 1-8, for an evening filled with games, arts and crafts, and snacks.