Help your child keep learning! With schools closed due to coronavirus, it’s important for students to learn while at home. MPS will be closed for at least three weeks of regular class time. MPS is currently offering instructional learning materials at all 20 “Stop, Grab, and Go” locations along … [Read more...]
WHS Classes in Google Classroom
As the WHS campus is closed due to COVID-19 measures taken by MPS and the state of Wisconsin, we are happy to provide our students and their families reminders of our Google Classroom entries as educational resources. These will be updated as they are received from our staff. Please take advantage … [Read more...]
WHS CLOSED for regular classes Effective March 16–We will be an MPS Distribution Location
In accordance with the recent announcements by Gov. Tony Evers and the joint news release of Milwaukee Public Schools, Racine Unified, and Kenosha Unified, Washington High School of Information Technology will be closed for normal classes effective Monday, March 16, 2020. We are anticipating … [Read more...]
Parent Teacher Conferences March 17-18 CANCELLED
UPDATE: As MPS will be closed effective Monday, March 16, Parent Teacher Conferences are Cancelled. Parent Teacher Conferences will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17th and 18th from 4:15-8:00 in the WHS Cafeteria. We welcome you to come pick up term 3 report cards and … [Read more...]
ACT for 11th graders March 3
The ACT® Plus Writing is part a state required test for all 11th graders in Wisconsin. The ACT® Plus Writing assesses students' academic readiness for college and is a requirement for admission into many colleges. A complete test description appears on ACT’s website http://www.act.org. The ACT® … [Read more...]
MPS Student Job Fair is March 11, 2020
Getting a first job is a huge step in the life of a teenager. To help students explore jobs, meet hiring managers, and succeed in the world of work, Milwaukee Public Schools will host its third annual Job Fair on March 11, 2020. Approximately 800 students are expected to attend in search of summer … [Read more...]
Community School Coordinator Position open for Applications
The Social Development Commission (SDC) is proud to be a part of the Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership and looking to hire a Community School Coordinator at Washington High School! Please see the link below for more information. Applications are due February 3rd at … [Read more...]
MPS April 7 Referendum Information
Dear MPS Families, Thank you for your continued support of Milwaukee Public Schools. This fall, we heard your voice through a community survey and listening sessions. You shared your input about what you wanted to see in your child’s education, and we listened. In response to feedback … [Read more...]
NAF Future Ready Lab Internships Available
In summer 2020, about 25 MPS students will serve as ambassadors in downtown Milwaukee during the Democratic National Convention. These new internships are the result of a collaboration among MPS, Marcus Hotels, and the NAF education network Future Ready Lab program. Students will spend several weeks … [Read more...]
ID Reminder (Have them ready when you return to school on Monday!)
As we look forward to the start of the second semester on Monday, January 6th, this is a reminder that you will need to bring your ID with you to enter the building, enter the cafeteria, use the bookstore, or attend after school and extracurricular activities including Boys and Girls Club, Twilight … [Read more...]