All MPS Schools and Offices Will Be Closed Tuesday, Jan. 21
Due to extreme cold, Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, 2025. This includes all schools and Central Services. All Tuesday after-school activities are canceled.
Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults, and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district’s commitment to improvement continues to show results:
- 94 percent of proposed 2023-24 budget dollars would go directly to classrooms;
- MPS offers one of the most extensive Montessori programs in the country, including the only public K3 to grade 12 Montessori school in the nation; and
- More than 70 MPS high school students have earned the Seal of Biliteracy, sanctioned by the State of Wisconsin, for proficiency in multiple languages.
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NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
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