Dr. Keith P. Posley Superintendent at Milwaukee Public Schools | Official website
Dr. Keith P. Posley Superintendent at Milwaukee Public Schools | Official website
More than 900 volunteers from GE HealthCare visited Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) on Thursday, August 1, to prepare the buildings and grounds for the upcoming school year during their annual Community Service Day.
This marks the 28th year that GE HealthCare employees, along with their family and friends, have participated in this initiative. Each year, different schools are selected, and planning begins more than a year in advance. The GE HealthCare team collaborates with each school to identify specific projects for the volunteers.
On Thursday, volunteers worked at seven schools: Whittier School at 4382 S. 3rd St., Bay View Montessori Upper Campus at 619 E. Dover St., Morgandale School at 3635 S. 17th St., Frederick J. Gaenslen School at 1250 E. Burleigh St., Louisa May Alcott School at 3563 S. 97th St., Milwaukee School of Languages at 8400 W. Burleigh St., and Lancaster School at 4931 N. 68th St.
The tasks undertaken by the volunteers included painting murals, walls, and playground lines; weeding; spreading mulch; planting; assembling and updating furniture and shelving; and adding accessories.
“Community Service Day showcases GE HealthCare at its best,” said Luiz Verzegnassi, President and CEO of GE HealthCare Services. “Our colleagues’ passion and hard work is not only reflected in the welcoming learning environments we contribute to but also in the smiles and appreciation from those we serve. It’s a powerful reminder of our commitment to our purpose, creating lasting impact and strengthening our bond with the City of Milwaukee.”
MPS students will see these improvements when they begin classes next month for the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday, September 3.
“Milwaukee Public Schools is thankful to GE HealthCare and its volunteers for making a difference in the lives of our students through the annual Community Service Day,” MPS Interim Superintendent Eduardo Galvan said. "We value our long partnership with GE HealthCare. The work of the volunteers will have a positive impact on our students for years to come.”
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