Milwaukee High School of the Arts

Milwaukee’s ‘ICE Out’ March Fills Downtown Streets

More than 1,000 people convened at Cathedral Square Park amid a nationwide call for a general strike.

Special Exhibits and Displays Featured at Holiday Folk Fair International

Black Arts MKE Announces 10th Anniversary Production of Black Nativity, Directed by Local Theater Legend Sheri Williams Pannell

Black Arts MKE’s production celebrates a decade of joyful African American artistry and faith that compels audiences to sing, dance, and clap along to the Good News

MPS Will Host Six Hiring Fairs Through December at Schools, Central Services

MPS seeks teachers, paraprofessionals and maintenance, cafeteria staff

Let The Music Play Grant Program Application Now Open

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

MATC Hosts MLK Birthday Celebration with Keynote Speaker the Rev. Nontombi Naomi Tutu

Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 20, to honor student contest winners and social justice advocates Eddie and Mary Sue Short

Students Demand Change After Deadly Madison School Shooting

Students describe a pervasive fear in schools and denounce inaction by legislators.

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Welcomes New Board Member

James M. Ferguson, II Takes Oath of Office to Represent District Four

Marcus Performing Arts Center Announces New “Broadway Bridges Milwaukee” Arts Education Program

As one of just 24 venues nationwide to participate in Broadway Bridges, MPAC’s new program will provide intensive Broadway experiences for high school students

Civic Music MKE Will Ignite the Local Scene with “LIVE at the IVY” – A Dazzling Celebration of Young Talent

Mayor Hails Success of City’s Traffic Calming Efforts

Big decreases in speeding on modified streets. But still more work to do.

Colorful Benches Tell Story of Stormwater Management

High school art interns created 10 community benches illustrating unique Milwaukee story.

Candidate Announces for Aisha Carr’s Former School Board Seat

James Ferguson II is first candidate to announce. Special election is scheduled for Nov. 5.

Winners of 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Milestone 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will celebrate winners at free event on Monday, January 15

MPS Promised Stipends For Bad Bus Service, Few Parents Received Them

The district did not distribute $500,000 and says problem fixed. Parents disagree.

Let The Music Play Grant Program Application Now Open

Positively Impacting Hundreds of Local Music Education Students Annually

Milwaukee Wins $12 Million Federal Tree Grant

City, county, MPS will use funding to improve tree canopy in low-income areas.

Announcing Milwaukee’s first Youth Poet Laureate competition

Helping Milwaukee Students Imagine Successful Futures

Special summer program exposes mostly low-income students to new opportunities.

A Green Infrastructure Plan For Lynden Hill

Upgrade of area near 23rd and McKinley part of bigger plan to capture 8.5 million gallons of stormwater.

How Will Local Schools Handle Afghan Children?

MPS, local educators have experience with refugees. But it’s not a simple undertaking.

MPS Parents Give Bus Service a Failing Grade

Late and no-show buses trouble families. MPS says it has a driver shortage.

15 High Schoolers Accepted into Milwaukee Rep’s PTI program for the 2021/22 Season

Mental Health Resources for Students in Milwaukee

With the pandemic ongoing, and school resuming, students may need mental health support.

Milwaukee Stilt Walker Goes Viral

Video of 'Milwaukee’s Moko Jumbie’ brings recognition of 18-year-old Allenton Riley.

MPS Now Offers Free Dinners

School district expands free breakfast and lunch program. Anyone 18 or younger is eligible.

Hoops Earrings Portraits Get National Attention

Local artist Nicole Acosta does photos and stories of women wearing earrings and project went viral.

Why I Work for Undocumented Youths

I grew up living in fear, like so many today. We need immigration reform.

Mora Anderson Joins Penfield Montessori Academy

New Shop is Selling Nostalgic Streetwear

Milwaukeean Benny Tralongo opens passion-project business during a pandemic.

Do Selective Schools Help Poor Students?

If not, what's their real purpose?

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Cast, Creative Team for The Gospel at Colonus

An Exuberant Blues & Gospel Re-telling of Sophocles’ Oedipus at Colonus

Program Gives Swim Lessons to Most Needy

Local Red Cross program responds to higher drowning rates in underprivileged communities.

North Side Overnight Respite Care Opens

New service will help caregivers of elders and adults with disabilities.

Tickets on Sale Now for Festival City Symphony’s 2019-20 Concert Season

Discount early-bird season ticket packs are available on the FCS website, festivalcitysymphony.org.

MPS Centers Connect Students to College

Since 2017, College and Career Centers at 20 high schools have helped 17,500 students, handled 95,000 visits.

Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff Named Milwaukee City Arts Board 2019 Artist of the Year

He performed in more than 25 productions at the Skylight and directed several productions.

Skylight Announces One Night Only “CelebRAYtion” Fundraiser to Benefit Skylight Music Theatre and Honor Artistic Director Ray Jivoff

The event is a fundraiser for Skylight Music Theatre, Jivoff’s “artistic home.”

Skylight Music Theatre Announces Leads for Kiss Me, Kate

Valentine Day Announcement for Musical Running May 17 – June 9

Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff Announces Plans to Leave Current Full-Time Position at End of 2018-19 Season

Jivoff’s History with Skylight Spans 30 Years

MPS Creates School-to-Prison Pipeline?

New report says system’s high black suspension rate among causes of problem.

Skylight Music Theatre Announces New High School Musical Theatre Summer Workshop

Two-Week Skills-Based Program, July 16-27

Public Invited to Community Conversations on School Discipline

Seven town-hall-style sessions scheduled to gather critical input from community

After School Program Prepares Urban Leaders

Offering after-school mentoring, field trips, wellness training and academic support.

“Youth Voices Matter, Milwaukee Teens Redefine the Art of Poetry”

Five schools advance to the High school Slam League finals on April 4th, 2018

First-Ever MPS Job Fair a Success

More than 60 employers meet with 1,000 students from 26 schools.

Brave New Voices From Milwaukee

Judges select six local teens to compete in Houston’s international poetry competition.

Guns, Grief and Grace

Panelists, community members discuss solutions to gun violence at Public Library event.

MPS Student Wins National Singing Award

Princess Vaulx wins Merit Award from the National YoungArts Foundation.

Steering Committee Plans 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts.

Skylight’s “Annie” Is Already a Hit

Tickets went so fast they’ve added six performances. What makes the musical so popular?

Skylight’s “Annie” Extended Through Dec. 27!

Full Cast & Creative Team Revealed

Murder for Two” Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater November 10

Featuring Milwaukee High School of the Arts Alumni Joe Kinosian

Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence

Record Number of MPS Schools Awarded for Behavior and Academic Excellence

Arte Para Todos 2017 Fundraising Results

Arte Para Todos raised $21,410 and 100% of all funds will go to support art programs around Milwaukee

Seven MPS high schools named top in the state

The Washington Post rates most challenging schools; ranks Rufus King International School best in state

Ray Jivoff Named Artistic Director of Skylight Music Theatre

Ray Jivoff has been active in the Milwaukee theatre community as an actor, teacher and director since moving here in 1988.

Milwaukee Public Schools hosts Enrollment Fair to help families select schools and enroll for Fall 2017

Representatives from all district schools will be present to showcase programs and answer questions; families can enroll on site

33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration “We Shall Overcome”

Presented in Cooperation with the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts

Proposed Bill Could Out Gay Students

Proposals like Texas bill could hurt teens and undermine gay-straight student alliances.

AACT introduces BRAVO! Youth Ensemble

The multicultural ensemble performs a wide repertoire of songs focusing on African American history and culture.

Advanced Placement Telepresence program expands students’ opportunity

Milwaukee Public Schools program provides classes via remote access

Youth Use Art to Cope With Stress

TRUE Skool summer intern program teaches teens lasting life skills using the arts.

MPS Student Wins Gold Medal at National NAACP Competition

Milwaukee High School of the Arts students honored for music, arts

MPS instrumental jazz group wins prestigious national award

DownBeat magazine recognizes Jazz Lab at Milwaukee High School of the Arts; 3rd straight year a group from the high school has won

MPS student wins ‘Rising Star’ award from state music industry

Jonah Roth of Milwaukee High School of the Arts

More MPS high schools make national top school lists

District again takes state's top two Washington Post spots; MPS also home two of the state's U.S. News top 10

Mas Soul–In Concert

Cover band debuts at Inspiration Studios

6 MPS students win national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Previous honorees include Ken Burns, Joyce Carol Oates, Sylvia Plath and Andy Warhol

Star Performer Visits High School

Marcus Center arranges visit to MPS school by star of ‘Cabaret.’

Marcus Center Continues Outreach Program with Milwaukee Public Schools

Acting Workshop with Cast of Roundabout Theatre Company's Cabaret

Program Helps 1,700 Low-Income Milwaukee Students Go To College

College Possible Milwaukee students submit over 1,700 college applications and have results to show

200+ students from 3 MPS schools will perform at Milwaukee Youth Arts Center

Concert set for Wednesday, November 18 at 11:30 a.m.

New this year: All MPS high schools offering early admissions

Open houses set as new enrollment period runs from October 5 through November 2

African American Children’s Theatre Enrolling Children at NO COST

The fun, interactive after-school theatre arts classes at African American Children's Theatre provide children with opportunities to learn life skills along with singing, dancing and acting.

Questions for Xalaat African Dance

Winners of Rainbow Dance Competition in 2013 and 2014, the group marries African music and dance.

Record-breaking $36.7 million in scholarships for the MPS Class of 2015

Third consecutive record total; Class of 2015 more than doubled Class of 2012's total

2 MPS high schools among state’s 15 best in new U.S. News rankings

MPS' Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School ranked 8th and MPS' Rufus King International High School ranked 12th.

MPS high schools take state’s top 2 spots on Washington Post best list

6 MPS schools in total make Post's list of schools that challenge students to achieve through college-level exams

A City of Theaters

Since the 19th century’s German language playhouses, the city has built and renovated countless facilities for theater.

Author to encourage families to ‘Fall In Love With Reading’ at Valentine’s Day event

Children must be accompanied by an adult for free event hosted by author Brenda McGrath, Walgreens and MPS

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

Winners of scholarship contest express their love of freedom

News release from Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs

County Executive Abele & Mayor Barrett Host 9/11 Ceremony

Mayor Tom Barrett, County Executive Chris Abele, Governor Scott Walker, British Ambassador Sir Peter Westmacott and other local leaders will honor the victims of September 11, 2001.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents Ken Ludwig’s LEND ME A TENOR

April 10-27, 2014

100+ schools – including options exclusive to MPS – to be showcased at Enrollment Fair

Strong neighborhood, arts, CTE, IB, language immersion and Montessori schools on display for those looking for a new school for next year or coming years

Devoted MPS teacher awarded for long-standing support of Dr. King celebration program

Surprise event Friday at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts preceded public event on Sunday

One of America’s ‘Best and Brightest Young Artists’ is at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts

MHSA students have received the national honor for four straight years

MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts presents ‘Blues In The Night’

Shows at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8 and Saturday, Nov. 9; 2 p.m. show on Sunday, Nov. 10. All shows at MPS' Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 2300 W. Highland Avenue, Milwaukee. Tickets are $4 for students, $6 for adults

James Bruss

An English teacher, he coaches the poetry slam team from High School of the Arts, which just won the national championship.

5 MPS students, 5 MPS educators win Herb Kohl Foundation scholarships, fellowships

Awards net students, staff and schools $15,000