• Reviewing and revising the MPS student code of conduct and discipline to improve clarity about what is considered inappropriate behavior and the appropriate range of consequences for those behaviors
• Training staff to identify students at risk for behavioral difficulties and using early intervention methods before students are referred beyond the classroom for more intensive disciplinary action
• Providing support to ensure that discipline is imposed equitably and fairly across the district regardless of race, gender, religion or national origin
• Working with students, staff, families and the community to develop discipline policies and procedures that are fully understood and transparent

YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE

HELP MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOL’S EFFORT TO SUSTAIN HEART SAFE SCHOOL DESIGNATION

WHEN: Sunday, February 25th, 2018
TIME: 11:00AM – 12:00AM
WHERE:
Wauwatosa Applebee’s at 6750 W State Street
Glendale Applebee’s at 5664 N Port Washington Road
Milwaukee Applebee’s at 270 W Holt Avenue

Pint and Redeem the flyer with your purchase & 15% will benefit Milwaukee Public Schools! $10 Minimum purchase. Flyer must be redeemed with purchase.

Click here to download the Flyer

Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Friday, February 9  due to predictions of significant snowfall and hazardous driving conditions. All schools and district offices are closed as well as all district after school, recreation and athletic programs.

Thank you and be safe.

High school seniors and parents—get help applying for college financial aid!

Get FREE, one-on-one help applying for financial aid for college! Advisors will help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, Talent Incentive Program (TIP) Grant and Wisconsin Grant.

February 8, 2018, 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Golda Meir School Upper Campus
227 W. Pleasant St., Milwaukee, WI 53212
February 10, 2018, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Riverside University High School
1615 E. Locust St., Milwaukee, WI 53211

February 15, 2018, 4 – 7 p.m.
Hamilton High School
6215 W Warnimont Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53220

February 24, 2018, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Greater New Birth Church
8237 W. Silver Spring Dr., Milwaukee, WI 53220

What should I bring to the workshop?
Bring the following documents for both the student and parent(s).

• Social security number
• Alien registration number (if applicable)
• Dates of birth, marriage, divorce, and/or death
• 2016 W-2 forms or most recent federal tax return, paycheck stubs, and any other records of income
• Most recent bank balances
• Value of other assets such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, or real estate

A light snack will be provided.

Thinking about a career but not sure if it’s right for you? Try a Youth Apprenticeship!

What’s a youth apprenticeship? 

Spend half your day in school and half your day at a job. Get paid  for working – about 15 hours a week – while you train for a career!

What do I need? 

Have at least a 2.0 GPA, a 90% attendance rate, and be ready to work.

When do I apply? 

Juniors and seniors can be youth apprentices. Apply in your sophomore or junior year.

What kind of job will I have? 

Youth apprenticeships are available in many Milwaukee businesses! You’ll be matched to a career that interests you. Fields include the following:

Agriculture, food, and natural resources
Architecture and construction
Arts, AV technology, and communications
Engineering
Finance
Health science
Hospitality and tourism
Information technology
Manufacturing
Transportation, distribution, and logistics

What do I do next? 

Contact the Youth Apprenticeship team or download the application and interest form! Ask your counselor or career champion for help, or contact Terri Salzer at salzertj@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.

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 by the City of Milwaukee. A team from P3 Development will lead discussions on this new initiative. The feedback they gather will help develop the Children’s Savings Account program.

The meeting will also include an important presentation on the MPS district budget to help families better understand the budget process currently underway at MPS Central Services and at each school.

The DAC invites you to attend on Thursday, February 1 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee.

• Refreshments are served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. in the lower level cafeteria.
• The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium.
• Free childcare is available during the meeting for children who are toilet trained.
• Interpretation in Spanish is provided. If you require another language, please email dac@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
• The DAC meeting is open to all. If you wish to attend and need special accommodations, please email dac@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

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 community conversations will occur in January at the following locations.

Monday, January 22: Obama School of Career & Technical Education – 5075 North Sherman Blvd.
Wednesday, January 24: Milwaukee School of Languages – 8400 West Burleigh Street
Monday, January 29: Riverside University High School – 1615 East Locust Street
Wednesday, January 31: Audubon High School – 3300 South 39 Street

All events will take place from 6 – 7 p.m.

The goal of the event is to allow MPS students to learn about employment opportunities for the summer months and part-time employment for the school year while connecting with local employers.  There will be opportunities for students as young as 16 as well as graduating seniors looking to enter the workforce.

The event is being held at the UW-Milwaukee Student Union on March 14, 2018.

Students who have attended a Work Readiness Session at school, or will attend one this winter, should plan on attending.  These students should stop by their College and Career Center for more details and make sure they receive a permission slip for the event.