Milwaukee Public Schools

Standing on Their Shoulders: Memories of Bronzeville, presented by KnowThyself, opens Thursday with reception at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts

Mar 7th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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MPS’ Gaenslen School wins national recognition for pre-engineering program

School awarded Project Lead the Way Gateway to Technology National Recognition

Mar 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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MPS to offer early contracts to highly-qualified educators Saturday as district seeks 700 new teachers

District-wide teacher and paraprofessional recruitment events begins at 9 a.m. at MPS’ Vincent High School

Feb 28th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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The City of Milwaukee Declares a Snow Emergency

City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works Commissioner of Public Works Ghassan Korban has declared a snow emergency effective from 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 27 until 5:00 A.M. Thursday, February 28 to facilitate effective curb-to-curb plowing on main arterials. During a snow emergency: Night parking regulations go into effect from 11 PM to 6 AM (instead of 2AM to 6AM) No parking is allowed on arterials, bus lines, or thru-highways from 11PM to 6AM No parking on the side of residential streets signed “No Parking During Snow Emergency” or “No Parking from December 1st to March 1st” or “No Parking Anytime”. Posted signs for other parking restrictions must be obeyed, specifically the “4 inch rule” sign Comply with the alternate side street parking on other residential streets. Vehicles parked on streets designated as “Snow Route Tow Away Zones” will be ticketed and towed when a snow emergency is declared. Citizens are urged to follow these restrictions to allow for the most effective and complete plowing of City streets. If your car is towed, the City’s Tow Lot will extend its customer service and telephone inquiry hours to 7 AM to 7 PM on Thursday, February 28. Normal hours – 8 AM to 6 PM – will resume on Friday, March 1. Milwaukee Public Schools has designated playgrounds available for off street parking during snow emergencies from 7PM to 7AM. To see a list of designated MPS playgrounds and citywide parking regulations, residents can go to www.milwaukee.gov/mpw – click on the “More on all City Parking Regulations” link and scroll down to MPS Parking for Snow Emergencies. Residents can also call the City Call Center at 286-CITY (2489).

Feb 27th, 2013 by City of Milwaukee Deptartment of Public Works

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Mayor Barrett’s 2013 State of the City Address

Monday, February 25, 2013, Pritzlaff Building

Feb 25th, 2013 by Tom Barrett

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MPS 2nd graders use persuasive writing to ask for more recess; principal says 1 million Facebook likes and it’s a deal!

Students attend MPS’ Hartford University School

Feb 22nd, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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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

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Open house set for new, merged 81st Street School with individualized learning focus, pre-engineering focus and regular education K3

Will be held Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Feb 8th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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All 5,000 MPS 3rd-graders to experience part of science curriculum at Milwaukee Public Museum

Newest Learning Journey partnership to be announced Thursday morning

Feb 6th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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MPS employee to receive U.S. Department of Defense’s Patriot Award for supporting “citizen warrior” colleague

Speech pathologist Wendy Weir, called a ‘hero’ by 1st Sgt. Ginger Macdonald, to receive award Friday at 12:30 p.m. at MPS Central Services

Feb 1st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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Board approves plan to transform MPS’ Bay View High School

School to build on science/technology/engineering/arts/math programs to focus on innovation and creativity; middle school to be phased out; smaller 9th-grade class next year; students, staff will be asked to recommit

Jan 31st, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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MPS’ initial budget plans give another boost to art, music, physical ed as budget survey opens

Parents, community members asked to weigh in on priorities

Jan 29th, 2013 by Milwaukee Public Schools

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Instead of lifting residency requirement, let’s expand school choice and fix the “funding flaw”

As a city leader, I recognize how critically important it is that we have a city that is not only attractive, but that is also a place where people truly want to live.

Jan 25th, 2013 by State Rep. Bob Donovan