Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS 2023 – 2024 School Year Enrollment Kicks Off with Kindergarten Fair for Families

Milwaukee Public Schools will kick off enrollment for Fall 2023 with a Kindergarten Fair at North Division High School (1011 W Center St, Milwaukee) Saturday, February 4, 2023.

Take Our Survey: MPS Seeks Input From All Milwaukee Residents

Family, Community and Staff Surveys Go Live Today

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

MPS Issues Statement on the Passing of Townsend Street School Principal

Condolences extended to family, students, and staff

Supervisor Taylor Honored with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award

Andrea Pratt announces candidacy for Alderwoman of the 1st District

Long time public servant and lifelong District resident

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor Rev. Dr. Russell Antonio Goodwin, Sr. Announces Candidacy for District 9 Alderman

Former Milwaukee County Supervisor is seeking to be the voice for District 9 residents who have been without representation

Reflo Welcomes Delegation from Seattle to Showcase Milwaukee’s Green and Healthy Schools

Tours local MPS schools, shadows school project selection process, and meets local partners

Milwaukee Area Technical College Honors Froedtert Health as a Future Maker

Partnership recognizes the important relationship between technical colleges and employers.

Marquette Law School, College of Education to host conversation on path ahead for education in Wisconsin and the nation Nov. 17

STEM Forward Announces Excellence in STEM Awards Winners to be recognized at the 19th Annual sySTEMnow Conference, Focusing on STEM For All; Partnering for Greater Inclusion

UWM to host over 250 MPS students of color to encourage college attendance

UWM to award $6 million in scholarships to health care students

Missy Zombor Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Board of School Directors Citywide Seat

Zombor is endorsed by School Board President and current Citywide Representative Bob Peterson

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan. 15

River Trail School Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Urban Forest Planting

Celebration on October 6 marks expanded agriculture programs

Gov. Evers, Superintendent Underly Welcome Kids Back to School, Announce Shared K-12 Priorities for 2023-25 Budget

State’s projected $5 billion surplus allows for increased investments in K-12 education without increasing property taxes

MPS Foundation Executive Director Departs

Foundation Seeks New Leader; Wendell Willis Takes New Role with Local Initiative

Supervisor Taylor to Host First Secretary in the New Zealand Embassy of the United States at the Milwaukee County Courthouse

Milwaukee Public Schools Shifts to Masks Optional for Week of August 19-25

Update follows CDC rating for Milwaukee County

Gov. Evers Announces $4.5 Million Investment in Conservation Projects Across Wisconsin

Investment builds on governor’s efforts to protect and conserve Wisconsin's natural resources and outdoor areas

Drive-Thru Job Fairs Bringing Opportunity to the Community

Northside and Southside events take place next Thursday (August 18, 2022) from noon to 4 p.m.

Donations now being accepted for Bronzeville Sleepover for Education

EPA Awards Children’s Health Protection Grant to Milwaukee Public Schools

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Update to Mask Wearing Policy

Update comes ahead of the 2022-23 school year

$25 million capital campaign a “beacon” for educating Milwaukee children

Dr. Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy seeks to expand enrollment to 500 students with new high school facility

Milwaukee Press Club Announces 2022 Media Hall of Fame Honorees

Supervisors Martinez, Clancy Stand in Solidarity with Y.E.S. School Lunch Justice Campaign

Supervisors and Y.E.S. to hold press conference outside Courthouse Tuesday

MPS Foundation Funds the First-Ever IT & Esports Class in Milwaukee Public Schools

Summer school class offers valuable experience and career exploration for local students interested in the popular world of competitive video gaming

Milwaukee Public Library Receives Americorps Grant to Support Youth Literacy and Out-Of-School S.T.E.A.M. Learning

Vincent Lyles Brings Expertise to MyPath Board of Directors

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Early Dismissal for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Students will be dismissed no later than 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Early Dismissal for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Students will be dismissed no later than 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Gov. Evers Grants 56 Pardons, Brings Total Pardons Granted to 554

ACE Internship Program Returns to MKE

MPS students to spend summer exploring aviation careers at Airport

Gov. Evers Announces More Than $1 Million for Summer Youth Programming and Job Training in Milwaukee

Federal funds to support collaborative effort with Employ Milwaukee, city of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Public Library, and Milwaukee Public Schools aimed at engaging youth and enhancing safety

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Issues Statement on Mass Shooting in Texas

MIlwaukee FAFSA rates increase, reversing pandemic trend

Milwaukee Public Schools Releases 2022-23 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget

Superintendent focuses on resources for students and staff

Ryan Clancy announces candidacy for Wisconsin State Assembly District 19

Jerel Ballard Announces Campaign for 2nd District Alderman in Milwaukee

Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to Mandatory Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

All district buildings will return to mask-wearing policy starting Wednesday, April 20, 2022

Hundreds watch parent-led virtual listening sessions on K-12 education with mayoral candidates

Sessions among the only campaign events focused exclusively on issues related to the city’s schools

Alverno Community Conference Will Focus on Building a Stronger Milwaukee

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Baldwin Works to Secure More Than $187 Million for Wisconsin in Omnibus Appropriations Legislation

Federal funding delivers support to local projects in Wisconsin championed by Senator Baldwin during the Congressional appropriations process

Senate Republicans plot to dismantle public education, take the rest of the year off

Brook Lopez to Donate Nearly $70,000 in Books and Funds to Local Youth in Support of Read Across America Day

Milwaukee Excellence Announces New Four-Year Lease for High School Campus

Will move high school to 7171 W. Brown Deer Road in time for start of the 2022-23 school year

Radio Milwaukee Announces “HYFIN” As Name of New Urban Alternative Channel to Focus on Full Spectrum of Black Music

New channel slated to launch June 19, which is Juneteenth Day

Marquette University receives $1.2 million NSF grant to expand mathematics, science and computer science education in K-12 schools

Milwaukee Public Schools and sites will be closed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Gov. Evers Honors the 2021 Governor’s Financial Literacy Award Recipients

Awards Recognize Individuals & Organizations for Elevating the Financial Literacy, Capability, and Financial Inclusion of Wisconsin’s Residents

Gov. Evers Announces $1 Million in Funding for Teacher Training and Recruitment

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Milwaukee Public Schools Reduces Virtual Learning Period

A school will transition to virtual learning for five days after a 3 percent COVID-19 positivity rate is reached within a 14-day window

Workforce Innovation Grant helps youth discover career path

Collaboration between schools, employers and Boys & Girls Clubs aims to positively engage teens in the workforce

MPS Amends Union-Leave Policy After WILL Lawsuit

Amended policy now explicitly requires activities to be politically and ideologically view-point neutral

Milwaukee Public Schools to Host Kindergarten Enrollment Fair

Virtual event on Saturday, February 5, 2022

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Marquette University releases “Paying it Forward” conversation series with Dr. Howard Fuller

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 1,240.7 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

The disease burden in the City of Milwaukee this week is 593.2 new positive COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people over seven days and remains in the “extreme transmission” category.

2022 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships For Individual Artists Awarded

Five Artists Share $140,000 in Nineteenth Cycle

STEM Forward to Honor STEM Outreach and Engineering Excellence at the 2022 Celebration of STEM Virtual Event

Gov. Evers Helps Secure 1.3 Million Masks in Less Than a Week

Milwaukee Public Schools to Partner with City of Milwaukee Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic

La Escuela Fratney to host the walk-in clinic Thursday, January 13, 2022

MTEA Statement on Omicron Covid-19 Surge in City of Milwaukee

Gov. Evers Announces Nearly $60 Million in Projects Aimed at Developing Long-Term Solutions to State’s Workforce Challenges

12 regional projects through Workforce Innovation Grants will help bolster Wisconsin workforce in counties across the state

Heart of Canal Street Returns With More Than $500,000 in Donations to Six Local Charities

Organizations selected for community service during pandemic

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Chief Norman – The Right Man for the Job

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson November 15, 2021

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

Wisconsin school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

WEDC expects to award grants to 20 districts; deadline is Jan.7

Milwaukee’s Fastest Growing Minority-owned Safety Supply Firm Secures $1 Million Contract with Milwaukee Public Schools

Best Ed Business announces new multigenerational, mother-daughter leadership team

Dr. Victor Amaya will serve as the new president of the Milwaukee-based nonprofit research group, Data You Can Use

Marquette hires Laiya Thomas as new director of Educational Opportunity Program

Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2021

Inaugural awards honor staff in Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Kenosha for work to support UW System mission

Marquette University Partners with The Milky Way Tech Hub to Launch Second Cohort of Product Development Program for Black, Latinx and Hispanic Led Startups

Milwaukee Native Maricha Harris to lead Amani’s Dominican Center

First Lady Jill Biden visits Marvin E. Pratt Elementary School

Milwaukee Public Schools Announces Half-Day for Students Due to Weather Forecast

Student will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

New grant programs can help Milwaukee build long-term economic sustainability

Statement of Common Council President Cavalier Johnson August 24, 2021

VISIT Milwaukee Announces Dr. Eve M. Hall as Chair of the Board of Directors

Steve Baas to continue as vice chair; Omar Shaikh concludes board service after five years

Marquette biomedical sciences professor honored with Participating Faculty Research Award

MATC Receives Grant from Johnson Controls’ Community College Partnership Program, Elevating Pathways for Skilled Trades Education and Technician Training

Digital Bridge Hits a Major Milestone in Efforts to Bridge the Digital Divide During COVID-19 Pandemic

Spectrum Digital Education Supports the Distribution of 2,000 Devices to Those in Need

WILL Sues MPS for Unconstitutional Union Leave Policy

MPS pays school employees to engage in union-related activities

Sheriff Earnell R. Lucas Statement on the Passing of Milwaukee Music Legend Ernest “Ernie G” Mitchell

City of Milwaukee Weekly COVID-19 Update

M-cubed Partners Announce $98,000 Grant from NCAN

Funding will support students who delayed college due to pandemic

Alverno College Appoints New Members to its Board of Trustees

WILL, SCW Ensure MPS Follows the Law, Provide Transportation Benefits to Private School Students

Thousands of students have been left stranded in 2020-21 school year

Assembly Passes Bill to Expand Eligibility for Wisconsin Parental Choice Program

It’s time to re-open City Hall

Statement of Alderman Michael J. Murphy May 10, 2021

COVID-19 Testing Results Must Be Made Public

Statement of School Board Member, Erika Siemsen, District 2

28 Wisconsin school districts awarded Fab Labs Grants

Civic Music MKE to Honor Educators May 26