Milwaukee Public Schools

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.

Why MPS Has ‘Central Office’ Teachers

And why some oppose their reassignment by Superintendent Cassellius.

Council Vents Frustration on City Response To Suspected Shooter Incident

'We owe our employees better,' says council president.

Cutting The Fat at MPS Central Office?

The jobs being eliminated are already of those working in classrooms.

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

MPS Is Again Behind on Financial Reports, Could Lose State Funding

School district missed first deadline to submit 2024 financial data to state DPI.

See Milwaukee’s 2025 Mayor’s Design Awards Winners

From pavement turned to art to 44-story buildings, awards recognize the best of Milwaukee design.

Racism Erupts in Racine County

What an ugly incident at high school sports event tells about current state of the nation.

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.

Milwaukee Business Group Creates $500,000 Fund for MPS

Greater Milwaukee Committee supports changes by Superintendent Cassellius.

GOP Bill Could Cut MPS Funding Over School Police

MPS and city would have to negotiate with Joint Committee on Finance.

New MPS Superintendent Cutting Central Office Jobs

In letter to staff, Cassellius says district challenges are rooted in broken systems and structures.

Why Did My Home’s Land Value Double?

New assessments come with an unexpected change in how values were calculated.

Milwaukee Health Department Loses Millions To Federal Funding Freezes

Everything from HVAC upgrades at homeless shelters to wastewater disease monitoring impacted.

Through The Rain, Thousands March For Immigrant Rights

Annual May Day march draws increased attention, attendance due to Trump administration actions.

MTEA Statement on Lead Exposure in MPS Buildings

As Wisconsin Teachers Grapple With AI, Trump Calls for Greater Use

His executive order pushes artificial intelligence. State educators have mixed views.

MPS Closing Two More Schools For Lead Hazards

Superintendent announces timeline for remediating all its old 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

What To Know and How To Keep Kids Safe From Lead Poisoning

More than 4,500 children under age 6 tested positive for lead poisoning in Wisconsin last year. It has no overt symptoms.

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

Zombor Is Milwaukee’s New School Board President

6-3 vote elects pro-teachers union school board member.

MPS’s Fernwood School to Reopen Following Lead Remediation Work

Underly Says Wisconsin Schools Won’t Comply With Feds Anti-DEI Requirement

Underly, under threat of losing funding, says Wisconsin schools are already in compliance with federal law.

Bipartisan Proposal Would Revive Pre-Kindergarten Program

Two-year pilot would fund reading readiness at child care centers.

New Assessments Show Milwaukee Property Values Grew 15% Last Year

Follows a 17% increase last year. What will the tax impact be?

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

Trump Administration Axed Federal Employees Needed for MPS Lead Crisis

City Health officials sought help from federal experts, only to find they disappeared.

New School Board Member Had Strong Union Support

Seven of nine board members are now union-backed candidates.

Secretary of State Godlewski and Rep. Taylor to Celebrate Literacy and Learning at Congress School

Wisconsin Superintendent Says Schools Won’t Obey Federal DEI Order

Underly defies Trump, won't end programs. $216 million in federal funds at risk.

Wisconsin Schools Have 10 Days To Kill DEI Programs Or Risk Losing Federal Funding

Federal order places Title I funding for low-income students at risk.

Conservative Groups File Complaint Against MPS For Gender Inclusion Policy

Groups ask for federal money to be withheld from school district

New MPS Superintendent Dumps Beleaguered Facilities Director

Top building manager gone as lead crisis drags on.

Amidst Lead Crisis, State Reprimands MPS Facilities Director

Three schools remain closed for lead issues.

Vannoy Defeats Kuether-Steele In Only Contested School Board Race

Two other members win unopposed races.

City Will Demolish Former Masonic Lodge, School

Four other buildings in town will come down with century-old structure.

Three MPS Schools Remain Closed Because of Lead Contamination

Health department working with district on long-term plan, but work drags on at three closed schools.

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

State Superintendent Race Has Big Stakes

Incumbent Jill Underly faces tough challenge by Brittany Kinser.

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

Trump Could Kill Milwaukee’s Plan To Improve Building Energy Efficiency

City won federal grant to cover start-up costs of energy saving effort. Will it be killed?

City of Milwaukee Health Department and MPS Provide Updates on Lead Safety Efforts

Lead Screening Clinic Results, School Inspection Plans, and Next Steps Announced

New Milwaukee Superintendent Hits the Ground Running

Brenda Cassellius was working on the job a month before she started.

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

Dr. Howard Fuller Endorses Brittany Kinser in Race for DPI Superintendent

Brian Litzsey Believes Recreation ‘Changes Lives’

Litzsey is first Black director of $37 million MPS agency, Milwaukee Recreation.

Assembly Passes Bill That Adds Penalties, Definitions to Police-in-MPS Policy

The bill comes after a court order directed the district to reinstate school resource officers.

MPS Closing Three More Schools Due To Lead Hazards

Closures to start Monday as more investigations reveal 'significant lead hazards.'

Representative Ryan Clancy Condemns Legislative Republicans’ Misleading, Misguided Bills on Policing and Corrections

MPS Will Reopen School Shuttered Because of Lead Dust

Trowbridge gets the all clear after abatement effort.