MPS believes that families play an important role in the education of their children. We want to engage families in school activities throughout the year. Please take this survey of your interests. Responses will help develop activities for the year at your child's school. www.tinyurl.com/family-interest Encuesta de Interés Familiar de MPS MPS cree que las familias tienen una función importante en la educación de sus hijos Queremos que las familias participen en actividades escolares a lo … [Read more...]
Families — Read about rights and responsibilities before school begins
All MPS families are encouraged to read the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline before the start of school. This annual publication details many MPS programs, student and family rights, and the MPS Code of Conduct. Important information for athletes is also included. Copies of the book were mailed to MPS families in early August. Printed copies in English are available at all MPS schools. Copies in Spanish are available at MPS schools with a bilingual program. … [Read more...]
Calling all students in grades 5-10 interested in developing skills in acting, singing & dancing!
Auditions for HAIRSPRAY JR. will be held at Riverside University High School on Tuesday, June 13 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. Come prepared to sing (anything!) and read from the script. All are welcome regardless of experience level. This is a NEW Summer Musical Camp organized by First Stage and MPS. Rehearsals take place Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. from June 26 - July 28, 2017 (Lunch included; no sessions on July 3 & 4). The culmination of the camp will be three public … [Read more...]
MPS is launching a districtwide uniform policy that will begin with the start of the 2017–18 school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools is launching a districtwide uniform policy that will begin with the start of the 2017–18 school year. The new policy implements school uniforms for all students in all district schools. A few schools have declined the uniform policy. Parents have the option to excuse their children from wearing uniforms by requesting and filing a form with the child’s school. The policy sets basic uniform guidelines that apply to all Milwaukee Public Schools. The MPS districtwide … [Read more...]
May 6th Bilingual & ESL Family Forum
2nd Annual Bilingual & ESL Education Family Forum – Culture & Language Bring Us Together! Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at Pulaski High School, 2500 W Oklahoma Ave. Doors open at 8am, program begins at 9am. Learn about bilingual and English as a Second Language (ESL) education in Milwaukee Public Schools. Free child care, breakfast and lunch will be available. Visit http://www.mpsmke.com/familyforum for more information. … [Read more...]
March 25th Fatherhood Forum at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language
MPS and Head Start Families, please join us Saturday, March 25th at Milwaukee Academy of Chinese Language for our first Fatherhood Forum! Located at 2430 W. Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233. The Fatherhood Forum is the kick-off to the new MPS Focus on Fathers Initiative and will feature a welcome, a community resource fair, breakout sessions, with breakfast and lunch provided. RSVP today at http://mpsmke.com/familyforum … [Read more...]
February 25th Family Forum at Washington High School
MPS Families, please join us Saturday, February 25th at Washington High School for our Health & Wellness Family Forum! Located at 2525 N Sherman Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53210. We know the busy schedules of our families can make it difficult to focus on our health. Let’s come together from 8am-1pm to celebrate health and wellness with enriching tips and activities on how to live healthier lives. The forum will feature a welcome by Dr. Driver, a resource fair, workshops and lunch. RSVP today at … [Read more...]
Troops to Education Veterans & Family Members Career Fair
Troops to Education Veterans & Family Members Career Fair Serve in a New Way. Teachers, paraprofessionals, building service helpers, safety assistants and more Applications will be accepted on-site! Saturday, November 19, 2016 Wisconsin Conservatory of Lifelong Learning 1017 North 12th Street, Milwaukee, WI 0900 to 1300 hours (Coffee and light refreshments at 0830) Register today at http://mpsmke.com/troops … [Read more...]
MPS plans to seek approval to move forward with one calendar, early start date
MPS plans to seek approval to move forward with one calendar and an early start date. We invite you to learn more about this proposal and to share your thoughts at one of 10 community listening sessions scheduled November 7-30. Learn more and share your thoughts on our website: http://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/News/MPS-plans-to-seek-approval-to-move-forward-with-one-calendar-early-start-date.htm … [Read more...]
Milwaukee Public Schools no longer required to participate in OSPP
Wednesday, October 12, 2016 MILWAUKEE (October 12, 2016) Milwaukee Public Schools is no longer required to participate in the Opportunity Schools and Partnership program, according to a letter released today by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The letter issued today informed MPS it will not have to participate in the program because the district is no longer in the bottom category in the state school report card. Only school districts in the lowest category of the state … [Read more...]