Milwaukee Public Schools

Holiday Folk Fair International to Add Five to Wall of Honor

New State Report Card Better Reflects MPS’s Progress, Challenges

Scoring Changes Move Total Score up Slightly, but Rating Moves to “Meets Few Expectations”; Literacy Plan 1st Step to Stronger Growth

Special Events and Activities Highlight Holiday Folk Fair International

Special Exhibits and Displays Featured at Holiday Folk Fair International

Holiday Folk Fair International to Feature Music and Dance

MPS Mourns the Passing of Former Board President Mark Sain

District recognizes former board president's contribution to student development

FoodShare Delays, City-County Food Drive Progress, WIC benefits, and ACA Updates

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley and Local Leaders Highlight Federal Government Shutdown Impacts to Community

Holiday Folk Fair International Supported by Area Businesses

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Mother & Son Superhero Night

Sixth annual event set for Saturday, November 8 at Hamilton High School

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

MPS seeks teachers, paraprofessionals and maintenance, cafeteria staff

2026 Wisconsin School Counselor of the Year Is Ana Báez of South Division HS

Surprise announcement was made October 21 during school assembly

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 10 districts; deadline is Jan. 15

Join 101.7 The Truth for the Second Annual Truth Summit presented by OneMKE

Milwaukee, WI (October 8, 2025)

Post-Pandemic, A Partial Turnaround for Educator Turnover in Wisconsin

Turnover rates down statewide but remain elevated; Impact is greater for some communities

Milwaukee Recreation Earns Reaccreditation From National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

Milwaukee Recreation first earned accreditation in 2021

City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics

2024-25 Test Results Underscore Need for MPS’s Newly Launched Literacy Plan

Plan Includes 40 Hours of Dedicated Teacher Training in 2025-26 So All Students Can Learn to Read

Milwaukee Recreation Announces 32nd Annual Halloween Glen

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

Holiday Folk Fair International Advance Tickets Available

New Coalition Aims to Transform Reading Instruction for 30,000 Milwaukee Students

Milwaukee Reading Coalition to drive citywide improvement in early literacy through educator training and support

Full MPS Leadership Team Is Now in Place

New Chiefs Are Leading HR, Partnership, Schools; New Academic Superintendents Are Based in Schools

Gov. Evers Wraps Up Annual Statewide Back-to-school Tour

Governor celebrates 49th back-to-school season with visits to K-12 schools across the state, highlights efforts in the 2025-27 Biennial Budget to do what’s best for kids

MPS To Hold 3 Community Lead-screening Clinics September 16-18

MPS Clears Lead Risks from all Pre-1950 Elementary Buildings

District's Focus Now Shifts to Elementary Buildings Constructed Between 1950 and 1978

DWD Awards Nearly $1 Million in Equipment Grants to 19 School Districts

More than 4,000 students to benefit from training in high-demand industries

MPS Foundation Welcomes Myra Edwards as New Leader

DPI Releases Another $17 Million in State Aid to MPS

Second Release in 2 Weeks Is Another Sign of Progress in Superintendent Cassellius’s Work to Improve Financial Reporting

Milwaukee Educator Receives Stipend to Mentor Next Generation of STEM Innovators

Empowering Mentors, Inspiring Innovators: Society for Science Invests $228,000 to support 70 STEM Educators Mentoring the Next Generation

Rep. Goodwin Applauds Release of Vital State Aid to MPS

MPS High Schools Ranked Among the Best in Wisconsin by U.S. & World Report

WI Department of Public Instruction Releases $16M in State Aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS Superintendent Cassellius Strengthening the District's Financial Reporting Functions

Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation Announce the 18th Annual Run Back to School

Registration for this event is now open

MPS Issues Update on Lead Remediation Progress as New School Year Nears

Herb Kohl Philanthropies Renews Its Support for M³ Smart Start with $300,000 Gift

Program Helps MPS Graduates Make Successful Transition to College at MATC or UWM

MPS Summer Programs Underway for Students Across Milwaukee

Summer Academy helps students catch up, get ahead, and start strong in the 2025–26 school year

Senator Drake Votes Against the 25-27 Biennial Budget

MPS’s Westside Academy Cleared of Lead Risks After Stabilization Work

School Will Be Ready to Welcome Back Students on the First Day of Classes for the 2025-26 School Year

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

Event is set for Tuesday, July 8 at 11:00am

Superintendent Kicks Off Listen and Learn Tour

Families, Staff, and Community Invited to Share Their Vision for the District

Superintendent Appoints Proven Leaders to Drive Excellence in Milwaukee Public Schools

Senior Level Staff to Position District for Rapid Improvement, Establish Trust, and Deliver Academic Outcomes for Students

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Third Annual Cycling Celebration at Beulah Brinton Community Center

Event to feature pro cyclists Erica Carney and Luisa Parra

MPS Class of 2025 is offered $113 million in scholarships, grants

1,056 Graduates Earned Scholarships and Grants, an MPS Record

MPS Submits 2024 Financial Reports to State Department of Public Instruction

Reports Will Allow State to Calculate Aid to All School Districts

Attorney Statement on Milwaukee Mother and Teacher’s Aide Being Forced to Return to El Salvador After 14 Years, Despite Community Support and Ongoing Humanitarian Visa Process

Statement From The Milwaukee Reading Coalition About The Release Of The Independent Instructional Audit Of Milwaukee Public Schools

Gov. Evers Releases Independent Instructional Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Baldwin Statement on Reports Secretary Kennedy Allegedly Rehired CDC Staff, Including Lead Prevention Staff

Baldwin, Reed Demand Written Answers from RFK, Jr. on Firings of Childhood Lead Poisoning Experts at CDC

Despite Kennedy’s false claims in Senate hearings, Milwaukee Public Schools has still not received help from the CDC to remove lead from classrooms

MPS’s LaFollette School Cleared of Lead Risks After Stabilization Work

School Will Be Ready to Welcome Students and Staff Back in September for the New School Year

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