All MPS families and community members are invited to attend a very important meeting of the District Advisory Council (DAC) on Thursday, February 1. The District Advisory Council is made up of MPS family members and community members representing schools from across the district. The DAC meets on the first Thursday of each month to discuss important issues and decisions facing Milwaukee Public Schools. This week, the DAC will discuss the Children’s Savings Accounts initiative being proposed … [Read more...]
Work on the MPS Long-range Facilities Master Plan continues and we need you!
Work on the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Long-range Facilities Master Plan continues and we need you! The plan will allow MPS to strengthen our district and ensure that our school environments promote the academic success of our students and enhance quality of life in our community. For this plan to be successful, we seek feedback on themes gathered from the first round of community conversations as well as the results of our Facilities Master Plan survey. The second round of … [Read more...]
Foro Latino supports families of children with special needs
Families with special needs children will be the focus of MPS’ 15th annual Foro Latino event. More than 25 community agencies will be on hand to provide information and workshops. This resource fair improves access to support for children with special needs. Foro Latino is set for Friday, November 10, 2017 from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Milwaukee Public Schools South Division High School, 1515 W. Lapham Boulevard, Milwaukee, 53204. Foro Latino will be presented in Spanish and interpreted … [Read more...]
MPS collaborates to build Facilities Master Plan
MILWAUKEE – Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is working to create a new Long-range Facilities Master Plan. The district seeks a new plan to align with changes that have occurred within the last five or more years in our community. Developing this plan requires an understanding of the facility implications of the education mission, goals and programs of the district as well as significant input from students, families, staff, community members and partners. A Long-range Facilities Master Plan … [Read more...]
Free dental exams for children
Monday, October 2, 2017 Children age 3 to 16 can receive free dental exams this Saturday, October 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Marquette School of Dentistry. Sponsored by the Milwaukee Public Schools Head Start Office, services will include dental screenings, fluoride treatments, oral hygiene education, and limited emergency services if needed. A parent or guardian must accompany children who attend. Appointments are not needed and transportation is available for current MPS Head … [Read more...]
MPS Family Interest Survey
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...]