Milwaukee School District
Recent News About Milwaukee School District
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Milwaukee Public Schools announces closures for Independence Day
Milwaukee Public Schools extends wishes for a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July to students, families, staff, and the entire Milwaukee community. The holiday commemorates the Founding Fathers' ratification of the Declaration of Independence and their efforts to secure freedom from Great Britain.
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Ensure your child’s vaccinations are up-to-date before school starts
Vaccines help prevent childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, and polio. Summer is an ideal time to ensure children are up to date on their vaccines and to schedule the physical exams required for participation in sports. All Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) begin on Tuesday, September 3. Ensuring your child is protected from childhood illnesses before returning to school is crucial.
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Native American youth reconnect with heritage at Seeds of Culture Camp
Camp teacher Kalʌna Niko Lee Daniels asked the MPS students gathered in a circle, “With our dance steps, we are trying to look like what?” The students responded, “A robin!” This interaction took place at the First Nations Studies Seeds of Culture Camp held at Mequon Nature Preserve. The camp is designed for Native students from 4th through 8th grade and includes activities aimed at connecting them with their heritage.
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Milwaukee Recreation offers extensive summer child care programs
This summer, Milwaukee Recreation is operating full-day child care and enrichment programming at nearly 70 locations. Prices and ages vary per site, with offerings available to youth ranging from grades K3-12. Each site promotes creativity, expands knowledge, and offers a safe place for young people to engage in cultural, recreational, and academic activities.
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MPS Reads offers book lists for summer reading
As summer approaches, families may seek ways to keep children engaged and learning. Reading has been identified as an effective method to maintain and enhance reading skills and vocabulary during the summer months. Studies indicate that students who read in their free time tend to be better readers, possess a larger vocabulary, achieve higher test scores, and have greater content knowledge.
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Milwaukee County's districts student body comprised mostly of African American students in 2022-23 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Milwaukee County districts' student body in the 2022-23 school year was African American, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.
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How many students were enrolled in Milwaukee County school districts in 2022-23 school year?
There were 118,254 students enrolled in Milwaukee County school districts in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.