Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee Recreation Offers Affordable Before- and After-School Programs for Milwaukee Youth

Summer programs begin June 23

In Solidarity with Yessenia Ruano: Milwaukee Community Stands with Beloved Teacher and Mother Forced to Self-Deport

With growing support from Milwaukee residents, leaders, and advocates, Yessenia’s departure has been delayed.

New Mural Honoring Jimmy Banks to be Unveiled at Jimmy Banks Memorial Stadium

Event is set for Monday, June 9

MPS Announces Starms Early Childhood Center Is Cleared of Lead Dangers

District Expects to Complete Cleanup in 54 School Buildings Before the Start of the Next School Year

Superintendent Announces Administrative Changes to MPS Central Office

New Structure Aims to Accelerate Academic Outcomes, Improve Operational Effectiveness and Accountability, and Make MPS an Employer of Choice

More teachers in schools is a positive outcome for students

Statement of Alderwoman Larresa Taylor May 13, 2025

Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 20th Annual BASH to Feature Exclusive Performance by Joshua Henry on June 6

Gala event supporting MPAC’s mission is a one-of-a-kind celebration and will honor Broadway Title Sponsor Johnson Financial Group and Milwaukee Downtown, Bid #21 executive, Beth Weirick.

MTEA Statement on Lead Exposure in MPS Buildings

Milwaukee Public Schools Enters New Phase of Lead Cleanup

District Releases Action Plan, Identifies Next Buildings to Be Addressed

Milwaukee Recreation to Hold Grand Reopening Ceremony for Newly Renovated Wick Playfield

Event is set for Tuesday, May 6 at 4:30pm

Congresswoman Gwen Moore and Senator Tammy Baldwin Urge HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Reinstate Childhood Lead Poisoning Experts at CDC, Push for Approval of Milwaukee’s Request for Federal Assistance

MPS’s Fernwood School to Reopen Following Lead Remediation Work

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Highlights Youth Apprenticeship Partnership for Investing in Justice: Courthouse Complex Project

Milwaukee County provides career development opportunities in upcoming project

Secretary of State Godlewski and Rep. Taylor to Celebrate Literacy and Learning at Congress School

Baldwin Demands Answers Over Trump Admin Illegally Cancelling Grants to Train and Retain Quality Teachers

Cuts hit Wisconsin program to address special education teacher shortage in Milwaukee schools

MPS Submits Draft Lead Action Plan to Milwaukee Health Department

Preliminary Plan Fulfills Department's March 21 Deadline and Sets the Next Steps for School District

City of Milwaukee Health Department and MPS Provide Updates on Lead Safety Efforts

Lead Screening Clinic Results, School Inspection Plans, and Next Steps Announced

Dr. Howard Fuller Endorses Brittany Kinser in Race for DPI Superintendent

Representative Ryan Clancy Condemns Legislative Republicans’ Misleading, Misguided Bills on Policing and Corrections

AG Kaul Secures Early Court Decision Stopping Trump Administration’s Unlawful Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants

District Court judge issues temporary restraining order

Daniel Bauman Stands Up for Milwaukee Public Schools, Earns Endorsements from Education Leaders

Girls on the Run Southeastern Wisconsin’s Sneaker Soiree a Resounding Success, Announces First Alumni Scholarship Recipient

Trowbridge Street School Won’t Reopen Monday, to Allow More Time for Deep Cleaning of Lead Dust

AG Kaul Joins Lawsuit Challenging Termination of K-12 Teacher Preparation Pipeline Grants

More than $3 million in funding at stake for Wisconsin programs that address state’s ongoing teacher shortage

Board Approves Contract for New Superintendent

Dr. Brenda Cassellius’ first day with MPS will be March 15

Candidates for District 7 Milwaukee Board of School Directors to Participate in Forum Monday

United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County Continues to Evolve Brand, Strategic Direction/Announces 2025 Campaign Co-chairs

Updates to funding model focused on solving community challenges by focusing on greater impact with initiatives

Milwaukee Public Schools Issues Statement After Court Hearing on School Resource Officers

MATC Student Enrollment Increases for the Third Straight Year

Alderwoman Coggs introduces file to discuss MPS lead exposure issues

Statement from Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson Applauding Governor Evers’ Budget

Looks Forward to Continuing to Engage with the Governor and the State Legislature to Deliver for Milwaukeeans

Mayor Johnson Names Buford to Head the Office of African American Affairs

Milwaukee Bucks To Celebrate Hbcu Night, Presented By Johnson Controls, On Thursday, Feb. 20, Vs. La Clippers

Bucks and Johnson Controls to provide two local high school students with $10,000 HBCU scholarship

Chefs and DJs Revive Culinary Crescendo

Popular “SoundBites” Program Returns after Five-Year Absence

Milwaukee Health Department Conducts Follow-Up Lead Hazard Assessment at MPS’s Golda Meir Lower Campus

Snow Emergency Declared for City of Milwaukee

Snow Emergency Requiring Alternate Side Parking In Effect

Gov. Evers Releases First of Two Independent Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

Audit directed by the governor proposes systemic operational changes, 29 actionable recommendations at MPS

Report provides guidance to continue to support MPS students and provides another tool to assist with the district’s work

Part 2: New Poll – Milwaukee Voters Reject Jill Underly’s Lowered Standards & DPI’s Honesty Gap, Demand Higher Expectations for Students

Public trust in the Department of Public Instruction and State Superintendent Jill Underly plummets as voters learn about statewide assessment changes

UWM celebrating Alumni Awards Evening 2025 at Pfister Hotel

Ticket deadline approaching for Feb. 21 ceremony that honors award winners

Wisconsin Middle Schoolers Design a Floating City for the Future City Competition; Top Team Advances to Finals in Washington, DC

New Poll: Milwaukee Voters Demand Urgent Reforms to Address MPS’ Continued Shortcomings

Voters are rejecting Superintendent Jill Underly and DPI’s excuses for failing to hold MPS accountable — and continue to support significant reforms to address the district’s academic and financial challenges

City Hall Celebrates Black History Month With Quilt Display in The Rotunda

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts the 20th Annual Daddy/Daughter Dance

The event is scheduled for February 22, 2025 at the Baird Center

Ashanti Hamilton joins Veolia North America as Workforce Development Manager for Milwaukee

The new role supports Milwaukee's Water & Wastewater Workforce Center initiative – a collaboration between Veolia North America and The Water Council. Hamilton has dedicated his career to enhancing community well-being in Milwaukee and will be charged with building strong partnerships and growing Veolia’s local water workforce

Marcus Performing Arts Center’s 20th Annual BASH to Feature Exclusive Performance by Joshua Henry on June 6

Tickets on sale Friday, February 7

CFC Position Statement In Support of Assembly Bill 1

MBSD Superintendent Search Update

Alexander Kostal Announces Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association (MTEA) Endorsement For Common Council Race

MBSD Holds Interviews for Superintendent

All MPS Schools and Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21

Due to extreme cold, Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This includes all schools and Central Services. All Tuesday after-school activities are canceled.

Milwaukee Bucks To Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tomorrow, Jan. 19, Vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebration is presented by We Energies

Rep. Piwowarczyk Slams Gov. Evers for Creating New Wasteful Office of ‘Violence Prevention,’ Rather Than Supporting Cops

 

UWM proposal wins Universities of Wisconsin Innovation Grant

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

Milwaukee City Conference Hosts 10th Edition of the City Review Basketball Showcase

Games will be hosted at the Al McGuire Center at Marquette University

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

Milwaukee Union Leader Alex Brower Launches Campaign for Common Council District 3

Milwaukee Streets Are Being Plowed…By Our Frustration

Statement from Alderman Lamont Westmoreland December 24, 2024

As City Property Tax Bills Are Issued, MPS Again Thanks Community for its Support of 2024 Referendum

School District Has Been Able to Maintain Offerings for Students in Academics, Arts, and Wellness

Brian D. Litzsey Named 11th Senior Director of Milwaukee Recreation

Litzsey will step into the role on January 20

Milwaukee Recreation Hosts Annual New Year’s Day Yoga Fest

January 1, 2025 at Beulah Brinton Community Center

MATC and Community-based Organizations to Celebrate Nearly 300 Students at GED/HSED Graduation

Professional and student speakers share stories of resilience, determination and returning to school while raising their families.

Brewers Community Foundation Announces More Than $4.5 Million Raised in 2024; More Than $60 Million Raised Since 2010 Inception

“Beyond the Diamond” Community Relations Efforts Make Memorable Impact

Alexander Kostal Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council, District 3

MPS Asking Public to Serve on Steering Committees for School Buildings

Interest Forms May Be Submitted Online until January 17 for Groups That Will Meet Monthly on Future of Schools

Give the gift of Harley-Davidson

A new exhibit, Breakfast with Santa, the return of Marquette Thursdays plus sleigh loads of gift-giving inspiration can all be found on the Harley-Davidson Museum campus this month.

Representative Clancy Thrilled by Judge’s Decision to Overturn Act 10

This is a victory for Wisconsin Workers

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Community Advocates Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus, A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

M-Cubed Opens Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Sixth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event to take place December 6, 7, 13 and 14

M-Cubed Kicks off Direct Admit to Increase College Access for MPS Students

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Welcomes New Board Member

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

Director/Producer Sean Kafer Wins Spark the Vote Challenge for “Don’t Tell Me Your Vote Doesn’t Matter” Featuring Producer and Activist Mariah Smith

Join the Harley-Davidson Museum® as we salute those who serve and have served on the front lines of freedom with free admission for Veterans Day weekend

Plus, check out the new H-D Museum ™ photography exhibit, “Ezy Ryders,” opening Nov. 23.

New Hands-on Event “KIDS MUSICFEST” Nov. 10 Invites Families to Discover, Experiment, Play

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Mother & Son Superhero Night

Fifth annual event set for Saturday, November 9 at Hamilton High School

STEM Forward Announces Excellence in STEM Awards Winners to be recognized at the 21st Annual sySTEMnow Conference, Focusing on Soaring Beyond Boundaries; Exploring Frontiers in STEM

MPS Statement on WIAA Sanctions

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

Survive Alive House to Host Fire Safety Event on October 7

Event will kick-off National Fire Prevention Month

Milwaukee Public Schools Launches Search for New Superintendent with HYA Search Firm

Timeline and Community Engagement Opportunities to Be Presented

Milwaukee Recreation Announces 31st Annual Halloween Glen

Halloween fun and outdoor education will make for exciting event at Hawthorn Glen

MPS Invites Public to Comment on Proposed Options for District Buildings

Series of In-person and Virtual Town Hall Meetings Will Begin on September 30

Be Counted on Sept. 20, the State’s Third Friday Student-count Day, MPS Reminds Students

MPS Statement on Status of School Resource Officer Program

MPS, Celebrating First Day of School, Announces Hiring of CFO

Gov. Evers, Sen. Baldwin, State Supt. Underly among dignitaries welcoming students back at South Division High School

$113 Million in Scholarships and Grants Offered to MPS Class of 2024

Record Number from MPS Earn Scholarships and Grants; MPS Grads Outpace U.S. and Wisconsin in Completing Their FAFSA

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 17th Annual Run Back to School

Registration is open for this in-person event

Bronzeville Week home stretch includes focus on art, entertainment and more

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Board of Supervisors Approves First Set of Intergovernmental Relations Resolutions Under New Committee Leadership

Gov. Evers Announces MGT Consulting of America Selected to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Operations

MGT team includes former educators, public school professionals with experience conducting reviews of urban school districts

DWD Awards Eight School Districts Equipment Grants

More than $206,000 in regional funding to benefit 2,000 students in Southeast Wisconsin

MPS Launches Website to Gather Feedback, Share Information about Long-Range Facilities Master Plan 

Survey of Milwaukee Voters on MPS Financial Turmoil & School Board Recalls

American Family Field Homestand Highlights: July 9 – 14

Celebrate Cerveceros Day with the Crew on Sunday, July 14; Theme and Community Night Tickets Remain

Gov. Evers Announces Evers Administration Accepting Submissions to Conduct Independent Audit of MPS Instruction

Evers Administration seeking experienced, qualified auditors with expertise auditing classroom and school settings to conduct independent review of district’s instructional policies, methodologies

MPS Prioritizes Financial and Data Effectiveness as General Aid Estimate is Released

Statement from the Milwaukee Board of School Directors