Milwaukee Public Schools

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

Gov. Evers Announces Request for Services to Conduct Independent Operational Audit of MPS

Governor to initiate waiver expediting contracting process to hire outside, independent auditor to conduct MPS instructional audit

Supervisor Bielinski to Introduce Resolution Supporting Milwaukee Public Schools and Advocating for Adequate State Funding

Milwaukee Board of School Directors Announces Actions Related to Resolving District Finance Issues

Today’s Submission of Corrective Action Plan Marks Milestone in Collaboration with State of Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

Gov. Evers to Proceed with Hiring MPS Auditors with Support of Board of School Directors, Local Community Leaders

Evers Administration to begin process of identifying outside, independent auditors with experience auditing educational and classroom settings to conduct audits

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Proposed Audit of Milwaukee Public Schools

Gov. Evers Calls for Conducting Operational, Instructional Audits of Milwaukee Public Schools

MBSD Statement on DPI SPED Funding

Rep. Myers: It is Evident that MPS Board is Part of the Problem

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley Statement on Milwaukee Public Schools

Rep. Myers Responds to Recent Events Involving Milwaukee Public Schools

Sen. Larson reacts to the resignation of MPS Superintendent Keith Posley

Statement from Mayor Cavalier Johnson On Milwaukee Public Schools Board Action

MBSD Statement on Special Board Meeting

MPS change imperative to avoid shipwreck

Statement of Alderman Lamont Westmoreland May 31, 2024

MPS 2023-24 Head Start Notice

State-sanctioned inequity

MPS Releases Proposed Budget for 2024-25 School Year

Proposed budget invests in students, focuses on long-term success

City and MPS celebrate Arbor Day with Tree Planting at Reagan High School

Observance includes tree climbing and lift truck demonstrations

City of Milwaukee Health Department Names Jefflyn Brown as Deputy Commissioner of Clinical Services

Families invited to MPS Community Showcase at Douglas School on April 24

Learn About Schools in 53206 ZIP Code, Apply for Jobs, Enjoy Activities

Senator Baldwin Champions Investments for Child Care, Mental Health, and Affordable Housing

Baldwin: “I’m proud to have worked with both parties to give hardworking Wisconsin families the economic security they need and deserve”

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

UWM planetarium hosting eclipse event, teaching 4,300 MPS students this spring

Senator Baldwin Delivers for Southeastern Wisconsin in Government Funding Legislation

Baldwin secured support for affordable housing, critical infrastructure, public safety, and more

MMAC statement on MPS referendum

City Forward Collective Responds To The Outcome of the MPS Referendum

Statement from GMC on April 2nd MPS referendum

Public Statement from Josh Zepnick, Candidate for Alderman, 11th District, Milwaukee’s Southwest Side

Senator Baldwin Delivers an Additional $50 Million for Community-Driven Projects

Direct support comes on heels of $211 million delivered to Wisconsin earlier this month

Registration opens March 4 for MPS Summer Academy

Summer Classes and Activities to Inspire Learning Take Place in June and July at Select Schools around Milwaukee

Milwaukee Mayor Johnson and County Executive Crowley Endorse MPS Referendum Campaign

Milwaukee’s Top Leaders Announce Support for Vital Funding Measure for Milwaukee’s Children

Milwaukee Recreation Manager Elected President of the Wisconsin Park and Recreation Association (WPRA) Board of Directors

Derek Donlevy officially moved into the role on January 31st

M-Cubed Announces Milwaukee Direct Admit Program to Increase College Access

MPS students will be able to apply to both MATC and UWM through one online form at no cost

MPS Kindergarten Enrollment Fair is February 3 at South Division

Children Who Will Be 3, 4, or 5 Years Old by September 1 Can Be Enrolled; Staff from More Than 100 Schools Will Be on Hand

MTEA Announces Endorsement of Evan Goyke for City Attorney

Milwaukee Bucks to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday, Jan. 14, vs. Sacramento Kings

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

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

Statement On The Passing of Senator Herb Kohl

The Generosity and Advocacy of Kohl, a Washington High School Grad, Are Remembered

Milwaukee School Board Approves Single Calendar for the 2024-25 School Year

First Day Will Be After Labor Day for All Schools

UWM to award more than 2,000 degrees at commencement Dec. 17

Common Ground Wins $6 Million for Driver Education

MPS to Pay a $500 Monthly Incentive to Eligible Substitute Teachers

Milwaukee Recreation to Host Fifth Annual Winter Wonder Woods

Event takes place Dec. 8, 9, 15 & 16 at Hawthorn Glen

Milwaukee Repertory Theater Names Safe & Sound Recipient of the A Christmas Carol Families Program

Plus A Christmas Carol Community Tickets Participating Organizations Announced

Milwaukee County Board Supervisory District 4 Candidate Jack Eckblad Earns Endorsement of Milwaukee County Board Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson

Junior Achievement Announces Innovative Partnership to Improve High School Outcomes

3DE by JA Launches in Two Milwaukee Schools

MTEA Announces support for the Power to the People Campaign to replace We Energies

MPS Debuts Classrooms that will Produce More Montessori Teachers for the District

Willie Jude II Named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation

New raised crosswalk brings additional safety near Humboldt Park, Parkside School

Seeds of Health Celebrates Grand Opening of Tenor High School’s New Innovation Lab

‘A Taste of Technology’ event marks advanced efforts to prepare the next generation for quality careers

Marquette University receives $1.27 million grant for MKE Roots: The Democratizing Local History Project

MPS adds an International Baccalaureate program at MacDowell Montessori

MATC President Vicki J. Martin Announces June Retirement

Tenure included dramatic scholarship expansions, impactful partnerships; Board committed to smooth and effective transition.

High school music education program, Grace Weber’s Music Lab, returns for its seventh season

Free, monthly program from Radio Milwaukee returns Sept. 29 with session on indie music careers

Baldwin Secures $13.5 Million to Fight Climate Change, Expand Access to Green Space, and Create Healthier Communities

Baldwin-backed Inflation Reduction Act funding will plant and manage trees and create pathways for careers in tree maintenance in Milwaukee and Dane County

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

Committee on Health Equity, Human Needs and Strategic Planning Hears Report on the Successes of Right to Counsel Program

As Actual Public Education Funding Numbers Come Into Focus, MTEA Redoubles Efforts to Oppose Historically Bad Budget Deal

Estimated Funding Increases for Milwaukee Public Schools are Shockingly Low

William Eddins Plays Granados’ Masterwork Goyescas

Enter the world of turn of the century Spain

MPS Mourns Loss of Principal McWilliams at WCLL

Deepest sympathies extended to family, students, and colleagues

MTEA Joins Growing Coalition in Opposition to AB 245

MPS Workers Puzzled by Mayor and County Executive's Involvement in Scheme to Attack Milwaukee, MPS

Milwaukee Recreation Announces Family Drive-In Movie Day

The classic drive-in experience is back to kick off the summer season

Marquette University, Milwaukee Public Schools partner for event addressing mental health stigma for Black and Latino men, May 5

MPS Releases Superintendent’s Proposed Budget for 2023-24; Focus Remains on Students and Classrooms

MPS World Fair Returns

More than 2000 students will celebrate countries and cultures from around the world

Missy Zombor wins Citywide Seat on Milwaukee Public Schools Board

First Stage raises over $150,000 at 29th Annual Make Believe Ball

Managing Director Betsy Corry was also honored for her years of service at the event

Veteran Broadway Actor to Perform Excerpts from “McGuire” for MPS Students and the Public

Proceeds to fund college scholarship program for Hamilton High School Students

Mayor Cavalier Johnson, State Representative Kalan Haywood and Hope DeVougas from US Congresswoman Gwen Moore’s office will visit students at Tenor High School on Monday, March 27, 2023 at 10:00 am

Mandela Barnes Endorses Missy Zombor For MPS School Board

Tiffany Tardy Named New Executive Director of MPS Foundation

Residents are Invited to Enroll in Schools, Learn About Job Opportunities at the “Our Lights Are On” Community Event

Gov. Evers Announces Budget Initiatives to Do What’s Best for Kids, Support K-12 Schools

Governor’s plan aims to improve reading and literacy outcomes, expand access to mental health services and school nutrition, address staffing shortages to help keep class sizes small, and increase per pupil and special education aids

Families Invited To Explore Montessori Options At Annual Montessori Community Summit