Content referencing North Division
A Call for Clean Water
Community leaders push city to rid Milwaukee's water of lead.
May 6th, 2017 by Jabril Faraj
The 30th Street Industrial Corridor Corporation appoints Cheryl Blue as its new Executive Director
The Corridor is a 25 year old nonprofit organization that works to restore and maintain the economic vitality of Milwaukee’s industrial corridor.
Dec 22nd, 2016 by The Corridor
Community meeting on Saturday to discuss lead service line proposal
News release from Alds. Milele A. Coggs, Russell W. Stamper, II and Khalif J. Rainey
Dec 5th, 2016 by Ald. Milele Coggs
Housing Resource Fair Impacts Neighborhoods
Workshops, information help home owners with fix-ups and financing repairs.
Nov 26th, 2016 by Clara Hatcher
Milwaukee Board of School Directors approve $1.3 million investment in MPS C.A.R.E.S.
Initiative provides safe space for Milwaukee young people and families
Oct 31st, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Milwaukee Public Schools launches new initiative to give young people a safe place
MPS C.A.R.E.S. offers expanded evening programming, wellness activities for youth and families
Oct 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Marquette receives $1 million NSF grant so Milwaukee teachers can earn certification to teach computer science
Marquette will administer the grant for nearly 200 MPS teachers to receive certification to teach computer science.
Oct 3rd, 2016 by Marquette University
Limited Funds for Bike Trails, Bike Safety
WisDOT grabs more than half of $16 million for biking, walking and spends on roads.
Sep 9th, 2016 by Tom Held
Summerfest Foundation, Inc. Announces Music Education Grants Recipients for 2016
Twelve Area Schools and Non-profit Organizations Will Receive Grants Totalling $25,000 for Music Education
Jul 26th, 2016 by Milwaukee World Festival, Inc.
HAPA charter school expanding, Community Schools expanding, career skills program coming
June Board update
Jul 1st, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
North Division Students Design National App
Their creation is currently in second place in national Fan Favorite competition.
Jun 23rd, 2016 by Rebecca Carballo
Mobile app created by North Division students is one of six national winners
App is aimed at supporting children battling disease with words of encouragement; now for the 2nd year in a row, an MPS student-designed app is eligible for national fan favorite award
May 17th, 2016 by Milwaukee Public Schools
New Science Program Sparks South Division
Academy of Health Sciences serves diverse school where students speak 62 different languages.
Feb 4th, 2016 by Sophia Boyd
New Milwaukee Excellence Charter School to open in fall after MPS Board vote
December Board update: MPS pursuing universal driver education, Board renews three other charter contracts
Dec 18th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
National award-winning mobile application developers will showcase work at iFair
Washington High School of IT students who created award-winning app will be at iFair Wednesday, November 18 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Nov 16th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
North Division wins one of 20 spots nationwide in mobile app development program
Announcement set as North joins Lenovo Scholar Network; MPS now home to 2 schools in program connecting students with the resources of Lenovo, NAF and MIT
Oct 6th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Ribbon-cuttings set for new MPS athletic fields
Rebuilt South Stadium, renovated Custer Stadium part of district effort to strengthen athletic opportunities
Sep 9th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Tough Childhood Helps Community Leader Guide Kids
Ceso Sprewell, cousin of NBA star, loves working as Boys & Girls Club manager.
Jul 23rd, 2015 by Andrea Waxman
Meet and Greet with 10th district candidate at Hybrid Lounge
"My mission is to serve as an open-minded, positive, problem-solving leader as well as a lifelong learner."
Mar 17th, 2015 by Solana Patterson-Ramos
Families encouraged to enroll by Friday for the best opportunity at their first-choice school
Last week for MPS' 'Three-Choice Enrollment' period, which ends Feb. 20
Feb 17th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS fall applications double as “Three-Choice” enrollment opens
Enroll by Feb. 20 for your best opportunity for a seat at your first-choice school
Feb 6th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Meet leaders, enroll early in 100+ neighborhood and specialty schools at MPS fair
MPS All-School Enrollment Fair is set for Saturday, January 31 at Milwaukee High School of the Arts
Jan 26th, 2015 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Anti-Chisholm Candidate Fails to Get On Ballot
Monique Taylor sought open county supervisor seat to run against Gwen Moore’s son, but didn’t get enough signatures.
Jan 19th, 2015 by Michael Horne
4th Annual Housing Resource Fair is Saturday
Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St.
Nov 14th, 2014 by Ald. Russell Stamper, II
The Legacy of Annette Polly Williams
The author of school choice later became its opponent. Williams was controversial -- and misunderstood -- right to the end.
Nov 11th, 2014 by Bruce Murphy
MPS Expels Construction Skills Training Program From North Division
Program had 275 students enrolled and long waiting list, but program's founder had 25-year-old forgery conviction.
Sep 4th, 2014 by Andrea Waxman
At 16, MPS grad is off to the Ivy League
Helen Fetaw and her MPS Class of 2014 classmates earned $31+ million in scholarships
Aug 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS selects 14 schools to be transformed as Commitment Schools
Commitment Schools to implement rigorous academic and behavioral interventions with increased resources; all 48 schools graded in the lowest group on state report card to receive additional support
Jun 19th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Event focuses on promoting a successful future at MPS’ North Division High School
Milwaukee Public Schools’ North Division High School will host a meeting Wednesday evening aimed at promoting a successful future for a school that has long been an institution in the community.
May 20th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Caldecott winner to read to MPS students, give public lecture as part of Arts @ Large exhibition
Internationally acclaimed author and Caldecott Honor Book winner Faith Ringgold will read to students at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Hampton Elementary School Thursday and present a free public lecture at MPS’ North Division High School later that evening.
May 14th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Looking for a new school for the fall? MPS enrollment now open in person or online
Apply by Feb. 21 for your best opportunity for a seat in your first-choice school
Feb 12th, 2014 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Zilber Family Foundation Awards $25,000 to Ronald Reagan IB High School Music Department
Community Partnerships, Student Performance Opportunities Instrumental In Program Success
Jan 16th, 2014 by Zilber Family Foundation
Free Construction Trades Classes Fill Need
North side program has taught some 400 people, helping meet post-recession needs in the industry.
Nov 29th, 2013 by Andrea Waxman
Don’t Take Away Our School Buildings
Republican bill would force MPS to sell buildings used to expand successful schools like Golda Meir.
Oct 14th, 2013 by Angela McManaman
Senate proposal could evict 3,500+ MPS students from their schools, including some of the most successful in the city
Proposal to strip local control over school facilities comes as MPS sees first enrollment increase in a decade
Oct 9th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
More MPS schools meeting, exceeding expectations on state report cards — but much more must be done
Thirty-four MPS schools are rated meets expectations, exceeds expectations or significantly exceeds expectations in the second year of DPI report cards, up from 29 schools in the first year.
Sep 17th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
Still looking for the right school? Enrollment and playground fun nights begin Monday
School tours -- and free family fun -- offered at 5 northwest-side MPS schools
Jul 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
MPS debuts online schools catalog as enrollment is underway
District offers city’s greatest variety of high-quality schools – and programs exclusive to MPS
Feb 11th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools
The New Arts Teachers
As MPS dumps arts classes, community groups now offer arts programs for 49,000 students.
Oct 24th, 2012 by Edgar Mendez
Rich Park, Poor Park
Milwaukee County Parks is increasingly a two-tier system, with the worst maintained parks in poor areas.
Sep 14th, 2012 by Bruce Murphy
City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with businesses, community groups to give children a healthy start to the school year
The event is part of Milwaukee Child Health Week, which runs August 10-17 and is designed to promote the importance of access to a medical provider and encourage parents to assure basic health services for children, including immunizations.
Aug 9th, 2012 by Mayor Tom Barrett
The Rise and Fall of Polly Williams
Time was when Rep. Annette Polly Williams (D-Milwaukee) was the star of the conservative talk circuit.
Jun 27th, 2001 by Bruce Murphy
