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MPS hosts job fairs for high school juniors and seniors in spring 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is organizing two job fairs aimed at high school juniors and seniors.

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 17, 2025

Milwaukee Board names new superintendent amid weather closures

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has concluded its search for a new superintendent, selecting Dr. Brenda Cassellius for the position. Dr. Cassellius, who previously served as the superintendent of Boston Public Schools, accepted the offer...

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 11, 2025

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Milwaukee Public Schools hosts kindergarten enrollment fair on February 22

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 10, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is set to host its annual Kindergarten Enrollment Fair on February 22, 2025.

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Lead detected in two Milwaukee schools; health department assures safety

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 7, 2025

The Milwaukee Health Department has reported the presence of lead in two schools within the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district.

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Milwaukee Public Schools invites community Q&A with superintendent finalists

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 4, 2025

The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) superintendent search has reached its final stages, with three candidates set to engage with the community on Thursday, February 6.

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Wisconsin Lutheran Choir announces spring tour dates across multiple states

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 3, 2025

The Wisconsin Lutheran Choir and Chamber Choir from Wisconsin Lutheran College will embark on a concert tour across Illinois, Ohio, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., from March 7 to March 14.

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Dennis Quaid to receive Divine Servant Award from Wisconsin Lutheran College

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 3, 2025

Wisconsin Lutheran College (WLC) is set to honor actor and musician Dennis Quaid with the 2025 Divine Servant Award.

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Reagan High School counseling program receives statewide recognition

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 3, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) are celebrating National School Counseling Week, from February 3-7, by recognizing the efforts of their school counselors.

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Black Lives Matter Week of Action focuses on racial justice through education

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 2, 2025

Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action will take place from February 3 to 7, with schools and communities across the country preparing lessons, activities, and events around the theme "Collective Value."

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Helen Hamilton retires from Milwaukee Recreation after decades of service

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 1, 2025

Helen Hamilton, the 21st CCLCs & Safe Places Supervisor for Milwaukee Recreation, is set to retire soon.

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Milwaukee Recreation staff member Anna Torres announces retirement after long career

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 1, 2025

Anna Torres, a dedicated clerical staff member at Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee City Conference, is set to retire.

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Milwaukee schools honor black history with diverse programs

By Milwaukee City Wire | Feb 1, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is observing Black History Month throughout February, with a range of activities aimed at highlighting the contributions of Black Americans in U.S. history.

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Milwaukee Public Schools names superintendent finalists

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 31, 2025

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has announced the finalists for the position of Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools.

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Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates winter graduation for over 170 students

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 31, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) celebrated the graduation of approximately 170 students who completed their studies during the fall semester.

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Milwaukee Recreation honors Clem Allen with customer service award

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 30, 2025

Clementine "Clem" Allen, a dedicated staff member of Milwaukee Recreation, has been honored with the 2024 Barbara Leszczynski Customer Service Award.

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Wisconsin Lutheran College provides electronic access to 2024 tax forms

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 30, 2025

The 1098-T student tax forms for the year 2024 are now available electronically.

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French government awards DELF diplomas to over 100 MPS students

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 27, 2025

More than 100 students from Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have been awarded diplomas in French language studies by the French Ministry of National Education.

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Court orders Milwaukee's involvement in school resource officer program

By Milwaukee City Wire | Jan 23, 2025

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has expressed its readiness to implement a School Resource Officer (SRO) program, contingent on the availability of officers from the City of Milwaukee.