Milwaukee School District
Recent News About Milwaukee School District
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MPS students observe Patriot Day by reflecting on September 11 attacks
Throughout Milwaukee Public Schools, students and teachers are observing Patriot Day by discussing the events of September 11, 2001. Students are watching videos, writing reflections, and learning how the events on this day changed life in the United States. Current students in MPS had not been born when the September 11 attacks took place.
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Milwaukee Public Schools seeks community input on Equity Guidebook draft
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking feedback from students, staff, families, and community members on the draft of its updated Equity Guidebook. Community sessions are scheduled for Wednesday, September 11, and Wednesday, September 18, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Central Services, located at 5225 W. Vliet St., in Rooms 210-211. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Wisconsin's annual Third Friday Student-Count Day set for September 20
One of the most important days of the school year for attendance is approaching. On the third Friday of September every year, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction counts all students enrolled in Wisconsin schools. These numbers are used to calculate state funds provided to public schools.
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Free immunization clinics offered by MPS in September and October
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is offering free immunization clinics in September and October for students who need to catch up on required vaccines. These clinics are organized in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Health Department.
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Milwaukee Recreation announces fall festivities for all ages
Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to join Milwaukee Recreation this season for a variety of festive and affordable fall activities. From pumpkin carving to Halloween celebrations, several events are planned.
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Milwaukee Recreation announces Emigh Playfield renovation plans
Thank you to our community members for contributing such vital input as we continue the renovation project at Emigh Playfield (495 E. Morgan Ave.)! As part of a citywide playfield revitalization project, Milwaukee Recreation led multiple community engagement events to gather critical feedback from Emigh neighbors and stakeholders to determine program priorities.
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MPS hosts high school enrollment fair on September 28
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is set to host a High School Enrollment Fair on Saturday, September 28, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at South Division High School, located at 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee.
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Gov. Evers joins Sen. Baldwin celebrating first day back-to-school
South Division High School students arrived on what Governor Tony Evers called “the best day of the year” to a cheering crowd on Tuesday, September 3 — the first day of school. The crowd included the governor, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin, State Superintendent Jill Underly, and MPS and community leaders.
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Milwaukee Public Schools Class Of 2024 Earns Record Scholarships And Grants
The 2024 graduates of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have been offered a total of $113 million in scholarships and grants to further their education, the school district announced on Thursday, August 29. This marks the second-highest total since the district began tracking this figure in 2012.
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MPS releases new Parent/Student Handbook for 2024-25 school year
All MPS families are encouraged to read the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline as the 2024–25 school year gets underway. This annual publication details many MPS programs, student and family rights, and the MPS Code of Conduct. Important information for athletes is also included.
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MPS hosts first in-person college access bridging program for native students
Lessons in math, science, and Native culture combined with educational trips around Milwaukee filled summer days for a group of MPS Native students. They participated in the first in-person College Access Bridging Program organized by MPS’s First Nations Studies.
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Milwaukee Recreation celebrates successful 2024 summer playgrounds season
Milwaukee Recreation strives to serve all ages and abilities with free and low-cost recreation programming. This summer, Milwaukee Recreation continued to provide new activities for young people at safe and enriching recreation spaces through the summer playgrounds program.
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Freshman Bridge event set for August 22-23 at MPS high schools
MPS high schools will host Freshman Bridge on August 22–23, 2024, to help new students prepare for their freshman year. The program aims to ensure students are ready for the first day of class, settle in quickly, and discover the support available in high school.
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Vincent High School students showcase skills with livestock at Wisconsin State Fair
While many teens at the Wisconsin State Fair were focused on carnival rides, eight students from MPS’s Vincent School of Agricultural Science were hard at work, caring for their lambs and showing them in the ring.
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Milwaukee Recreation recognizes arts interns at annual celebration
Milwaukee Recreation's award-winning Arts Internship Program is a paid summer internship that provides high school students with practical job experience in arts-related positions. Interns explore the arts in an in-depth and applicable way while gaining 21st-century job skills. For many, these internships serve as their first paid job experience. Internships range from 40 to 400 hours between May and August, starting at a minimum of $12.50 per hour.
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Milwaukee Public Schools prepare families for upcoming academic year
The first day of school for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is scheduled for Tuesday, September 3, 2024. As the new academic year approaches, MPS has provided essential information to ensure families are prepared.
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UW-Madison's PEOPLE program opens applications for Milwaukee ninth graders
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program for Learning Excellence (PEOPLE) is now accepting applications. Milwaukee Public Schools ninth-grade students should apply by September 27, 2024, to participate in the program throughout their high school years.
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Two MPS schools honored as Green Ribbon Schools by U.S. Education Department
The U.S. Department of Education has recognized Nathaniel Hawthorne School and Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts as Green Ribbon Schools for their environmental efforts. These two schools, part of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS), are among only 41 schools nationwide to receive this distinction and are the sole recipients from Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee Recreation offers free fall wellness programs
Milwaukee Recreation is offering a variety of free community wellness programs this fall, encouraging participants to enjoy the outdoors, try new fitness routines, and strengthen social bonds. Registration opens on Aug. 8 at 10 a.m. for Milwaukee residents and on Aug. 15 at 10 a.m. for non-residents.
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Fall registration opens for Milwaukee Recreation's diverse range of programs
Milwaukee Recreation has opened fall registration for a variety of programs catering to all ages and abilities. Participants can enroll in activities such as aquatics, cooking, fitness, outdoor education, music, martial arts, sports leagues, and more.