Dr. Keith P. Posley, Interim Superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, has set Five Priorities for Success to help every child in MPS reach his or her fullest potential; to engage staff, parents, and the community; and to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency. Your voice is important and your thoughts and ideas are valuable as we work together to improve outcomes for all of our students.

Please take a moment to answer a few questions that will help us as we move forward. Select the group that best matches your connection to MPS and answer the questions.

• Community
• Families
• Students
• Teachers

Thank you for your assistance as we create opportunities for every child in Milwaukee Public Schools to be successful.

Sign up now—stay on track to graduate, or discover and explore! MPS is offering two sessions for learning this summer: June Term (J-Term) from June 4 to 29, and Summer Academy from July 2 to 27. Students can attend one or both sessions. All city of Milwaukee residents, grades K5 to 12, are eligible and can enroll at select sites.

Both sessions are designed for summer fun and will include science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM), music, outdoor activities, field trips, and more! Students can catch up, get ahead, or just have fun learning. Summer classes help students strengthen and retain skills so they start strong in the fall. High school students can earn up to one credit in each session through credit recovery, credit acceleration, and/or internships.

J-Term and Summer Academy are free! J-Term provides learning for students on the early start calendar, since their school year ends in mid-May. Summer Academy is available for students on both the traditional and early start calendars. Traditional calendar students looking for options in June are encouraged to look at the variety of summer enrichment camp offerings that can be found on the J-Term website.

The summer program has many community partners to deliver art, coding, music, theater, outdoor education, STEM, and many other offerings. Field trips to local museums and nature centers will allow students to discover their community. Summer enrichment camps allow students to explore new ideas and abilities.

Child care is provided through the MPS Recreation Department; fees may apply. Summer child care provides educational activities in a safe environment with caring, trained instructors.

This year, registration for elementary and middle school students will take place online through the MPS Parent Portal. Families who need to create an account or need assistance can visit MPS Central Services at 5225 W. Vliet St. or phone 414-475-8159. High school students should register with their guidance counselor.

To learn more, talk to the parent coordinator in any MPS school or find out more on the J-Term and Summer Academy pages of the MPS website.

MILWAUKEE (April 25, 2018) — The end of the school year is approaching and Milwaukee Public Schools has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th students.

Due to the snow day on February 8, 2018, when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9–12. Wisconsin requires schools to provide a specific number of minutes of instruction for each grade level. Because there was no instruction on the snow day, MPS is required to add additional time to the calendar.

The last day of school for 9th – 12th graders will be Monday, May 21, 2018. MPS apologizes for any inconvenience this causes our students and families. The district explored a number of other options, but they were much more complicated for families and staff than adding an extra day.

The last day of school for grades K-8 will not change and is still Friday, May 18, 2018.

The MPS updated calendar is translated into seven different languages and is available for families now.

Families who have questions are encouraged to contact their child’s school.

• 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