Below are links to the MPS Handbook:

mpsmke.com/rights

The PDF of the English language version can be found here.

MPS has created a Return to the Classroom Family Guide with important information about returning to in-person learning this fall. Get information about health and safety procedures, COVID-19 mitigation strategies, ways to keep students safe, and other important updates in schools.

The district recommends that all families read the guide before the first day of school. This publication will answer many questions about school procedures and the preparations the district has taken to enhance the safety of students and staff.

The book is currently available on the MPS Roadmap to Readiness website in English under the Quick Links section. Translations in Arabic, Burmese, Hmong, Karen, Rohingya, Somali, and Spanish will be added soon.

Get ready for a successful school year — check out the Family Guide today!

Summer in Milwaukee brings many ways to get outside and be active. Physical health is an important piece of caring for mental health. Enjoy our summer Wellness Matters newsletter for tips on staying healthy and gearing up for back to school! Visit the MPS Social, Emotional, and Mental Health Supports page.

MPS will host a series of community engagement sessions to share information and get input for the use of COVID-19 relief grant funds. The district is receiving financial support under the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief fund (ESSER).

Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to attend to help prioritize the allocation of relief dollars, address the impact of the pandemic on learning, and provide input about delivering a high-quality education to children.

MPS anticipates about $506 million to allocate over the next three school years. At least 20 percent of this allocation must be used to mitigate learning loss due to the pandemic.

The district has identified five priority areas for allocating ESSER relief funds:

• Accelerating learning
• Health and wellness
• Facilities
• Technology
• Extracurricular engagement

Join us!

Thursday, July 8 (5:30-6:30 P.M.): Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning (WCLL), 1017 N. 12th St., Milwaukee, 53233
Saturday, July 10 (9:30-10:30 A.M.): North Division High School, 1011 W. Center St., Milwaukee, 53206
Wednesday, July 14 (5:30-6:30 P.M.): South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milwaukee, 53204
Thursday, July 15 (5:30-6:30 P.M.): Vincent High School (in-person), 7501 N. Granville Rd., Milwaukee, 53224. This session is also offered virtually.
Saturday, July 17 (9:30-10:30 A.M.): Reagan High School, 4965 S. 20th St., Milwaukee, 53221

Please provide your input by completing our survey.
For additional information, please visit mpsmke.com/esser3.

All Wisconsin residents age 12 and older are now eligible for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is expanding vaccine eligibility based on guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that the vaccine is safe and effective for this age group. In collaboration with the Milwaukee Health Department, MPS will host walk-in vaccine clinics at five schools starting Monday, May 17. All youth will need a consent form signed by a parent/guardian, and no appointment is required.

MPS COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

No clinics on Monday, May 31 (Memorial Day)

Mondays and Wednesdays – 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

• Morse Middle School – 6700 N. 80th Street, Milw., 53233

Mondays and Fridays – 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

• Rogers Street Academy – 2430 W. Rogers Street, Milw., 53204

Tuesdays and Thursdays – 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

• North Division High School – 1011 W. Center Street, Milw., 53206
• South Division High School – 1515 W. Lapham Blvd., Milw., 53204

Wednesdays and Fridays – 9:00 – 11:00 A.M.

• Roosevelt Middle School – 800 W. Walnut Street, Milw., 53205

Clinics will operate according to demand until further notice.

Do you know any talented young people (ages 14-21), who are passionate about spreading peace and preventing gun violence? Please encourage them to apply for WAVE’s 2021 (paid!) virtual summer youth peacebuilding and violence prevention internship!

https://waveedfund.org/2021-youth-summer-internship/

We have limited slots for participants, so don’t wait to apply!

Reopening Manual v1

Join us for Benjamin Franklin’s Black History Program where our scholars will answer the question, “What Black History Means to Me.” This event is virtual and the link will be provided as the date approaches.

No student attendance on Monday, 2/15 or Tuesday, 2/16. We’ll see you back in your virtual classrooms again on Wednesday, 2/17! Stay safe and warm!