Milwaukee Public Schools

MPS Reaching Out to Community

Superintendent Cassellius and school board create new outreach committees.

Work Underway On New Northwest Side Community Center

Former Town of Granville school to become all-ages community hub.

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

MMAC Wants State To Opt Into Federal Voucher School Program

Evers has said participating in the program would be “catastrophic” for public schools.

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

Are Student ‘Mental Health Days’ a Problem for Schools?

Some experts worry about trend. Absenteeism at Wisconsin schools up to 22%.

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

Surprise announcement was made October 21 during school assembly

Audit Finds a Quarter of Wisconsin Schools Missed Financial Deadlines

Legislative Audit Bureau report recommends changes to DPI to improve procedures.

School Aid Shrinks for 7 in 10 Wisconsin Districts

Most districts see aid cuts as $350 million shifts to private programs.

Milwaukee Public Schools Using Retirees To Fill Vacant Teaching Positions

The district still has 83 vacancies to fill.

Forum announces Salute to Local Government award winners

Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee Raises Legal Questions, Could Negatively Impact Wisconsin Businesses

More than 350 employers in Wisconsin use program to hire skilled workers.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

Wisconsin public school districts encouraged to apply for Fab Labs Grants

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

Crime is Down Across Milwaukee, But Homicides Are Rising

Newly-released crime data shows city going against national trend on homicides.

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Milwaukee, WI (October 8, 2025)

Costs Shouldn’t Be Used To Deter Records Requests

Recent evidence suggests school districts might be doing just that.

After MPS Issue, GOP Lawmakers Would Require Financial Reporting Before Referendums

Bill would bar districts that haven't reported figures to state from advancing a referendum.

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

New Director Takes Over Beleaguered MPS HR Department

Outsider brings diverse experience to challenged department.

City of Milwaukee Health Department Announces Fall Childhood Immunization Clinics

Amid Visa Uncertainty, MPS Pauses International Teacher Program

Superintendent also says to expect several school closures in coming years.

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

What Do the NAEP Tests Tell Us About Student Achievement?

Both nationally and locally a notable decline since 2017. Why?

Sale of Former MPS School Falls Through

Choice school had planned to purchase the Eschweiler-designed building.

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

Mayor’s 2026 Budget Includes New Library, Hikes Property, Wheel Taxes

City contending with $100 million structural deficit.

MPS Creates New Emergency Protocol

Shooting incidents at schools across county has pushed system to act.

Milwaukee Reading Coalition Hopes to Transform Instruction

MPS superintendent, mayor back effort targeting Milwaukee third graders.

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

Property Owners Divided Over West Side Historic District

James Dieter's proposal will either save the neighborhood or destroy it.

County Board Demands WIAA Address Hate Speech in H.S. Sports

Officials say sports governing body hasn't taken action to stop racial taunts, harassment at games.

MPS Clears Lead Risks from all Pre-1950 Elementary Buildings

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

New MPS Superintendent Wants To Reconfigure School-Grade Configuration

Brenda Cassellius wants to move to a pre-K-6 and 7-12 grade model.

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

English-Learning Students Get Jump On College At MPS High School

South Division High School offers dual enrollment program.

Only 2.8% of MPS Students Participated in Dual Enrollment

Program helps students prepare for college success. Why the low numbers?

MPS Superintendent Faces Uphill Battle Rebuilding Community Trust

Brenda Cassellius aims to improve a school district dogged by tough issues.

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

State Releases $16 Million Withheld from Milwaukee Public Schools

State Superintendent Jill Underly says MPS made progress on financial reports.

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 Experiences 1,000-Year Rain Event

Record rainfall pounded city Saturday into Sunday.

New Report Finds Serious Issues With MPS HR Department

The issues are indicative of the district's lack of an identity.

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

Registration for this event is now open

Vintage Marks 15 Years on Prospect Avenue

Carnival-themed party to offer games, food and drink specials.

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

Study Ties Weak State Gun Laws to Child Deaths

Child deaths up 15% in Wisconsin, one of 28 states with most permissive laws.

Southside School Hops Charter Networks

Rocketship takes Stellar from Carmen and everyone is happy.

Community Cheers Modrzejewski Playfield Reopening

Parents, children and local officials celebrate newly updated southside park.

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

Sheriff Creates Community Advisory Board

15 community members include law enforcement critics.

SDC Asks Federal Government to Reverse State’s Funding Cutoff

WI Department of Children and Families ended SDC’s eligibility for block grants.

New High School Rises on South Side

Carmen building new campus after getting the boot from MPS.

MPS Plans Lead Remediation at 40 Schools This Summer

At least 106 MPS schools are believed to contain lead hazards.

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

Trump Budget Would Ax Funds for State’s After-School Learning Centers

They serve 20,000 students at 168 sites in high-poverty districts across Wisconsin.

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

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

UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education

Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.

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

MPS Should Overhaul Curriculum, Teacher Training, Report Finds

2nd independent audit commissioned by Gov. Evers suggest sweeping changes.

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

City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments

Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.

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

Could MPS Lose Its 275 International Teachers?

Facing a teacher shortage, will it lose foreign staff due to Trump's policies?

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

Reading Instruction Program for Milwaukee Teachers a Great Idea

It could transform the world for Milwaukee’s young learners.

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 Leaders Slam Trump Administration’s Job Corps Cuts

Mayor, county executive call for restoration of Jobs Corps program.

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

Summer programs begin June 23

Sen. Baldwin Hears From Parents About MPS Lead Crisis, Chides RFK Jr. 

Still no help from federal government. 'These children are people.'

MPS Teacher’s Aide Files For Stay of Deportation

However, she is not safe from a deportation action by ICE.

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.

Future of MPS International School Uncertain

Serving refugees from many different countries, now facing new rules under Trump.

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

Event is set for Monday, June 9

MPS Teacher’s Aide Ordered to Self Deport

Teacher's aide, who is seeking a visa, told to leave country by June 3.