Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy will take effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The decision was made after determining a significant transmission of the virus within the city of Milwaukee. The mask … [Read more...]

When students return to classrooms on April 19, 2022, masks will no longer be required for students and staff in MPS schools and buildings. The wearing of masks will be optional at all MPS locations beginning April 18. The decision was explored on March 24, 2022, during the regular monthly … [Read more...]

Dear WHS Alum, We hope this letter finds you well!  As announced in our survey, this year’s Washington High School Alumni Scholarship Foundation Purgolders United Annual Alumni Social will once again be offered as a virtual event.  Based on your feedback, the majority of you asked for the event … [Read more...]

Washington will be hosting virtual Parent Teacher conferences on Tuesday, March 15, and Wednesday, March 16 from 4:00-7:45 via Zoom platform.  To ease the scheduling process, you may sign up for an advance time slot at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044DA4AE2BA31-spring There will be a parent … [Read more...]

All MPS schools and sites will be closed on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 due to inclement weather. All after-school activities are cancelled. No in-person or virtual learning will take place. District personnel should not report. Meals will not be available for pick-up. Students and staff – … [Read more...]

Dear Parent or Guardian, We are writing to let you know about a survey your child’s school is using this year. This survey is conducted by Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM). The survey asks students about their experiences and feelings, such as support … [Read more...]

MPS parents and guardians play a vital role in the student success.  We want to understand how best to support you to improve family and community engagement — your opinion is important to us.   The survey will provide MPS with important information including the best ways to communicate with … [Read more...]

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that the return to in-person learning for MPS students will be postponed until Tuesday, January 18, 2022. The decision was made after a vote by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors during their special session Thursday, January 6, 2022. MPS was … [Read more...]

Milwaukee Public Schools is taking proactive steps to promote student and staff safety as the omicron variant of COVID-19 spreads.  MPS schools will shift to virtual learning January 4–7, 2022. Important details are provided below. School-based staff will report to their usual work locations on … [Read more...]

In addition to Washington, the following schools are available as Stop, Grab and Go sites during MPS virtual learning: Clement Ave South Reagan ALBA Bay View HS Hamilton MacDowell Rogers North Eighty-First Audubon Spanish Immersion … [Read more...]