April 2015
 
Benefits seen from extra help for students at Commitment Schools

South Division High School students Adrian Padilla-Colon, left, and Keishla Cruz focus on a class assignment. South Division is one of the MPS Commitment Schools. The initiative, which provides more resources as well as academic and behavioral interventions in schools where students struggle with reading and math proficiency, is beginning to show results. Read more.
Strategic Objectives
Top poets

Milwaukee High School of the Arts senior Ian Walls and junior Abigail Thompson took first place and second place, respectively, in the state finals for the Poetry Out Loud: National Recitation Contest. Read more.
Rising star

Hayes Bilingual student Yalimar Borges was declared one of seven "Rising Star" nominees for this year's 35th Annual Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) Awards. Read more.
Strategic Objectives 

MPS has developed eight strategic objectives, all linked together to create a cohesive, interdependent plan, supported by the district's budget process. Read more.

 
Message from the Superintendent

Dear MPS Parents and Families:

 

When additional resources and supports are provided to schools whose students are struggling with reading and math proficiency, it does make a difference.

 

Early results presented to the Milwaukee Board of School Directors showed improvement in Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) test scores in several of our Commitment Schools. Read more.

 
News
  • Marquette High School students volunteer with MPS.
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  • MPS employee named state School Psychologist of the Year.  Read more.
  • Golda Meir students explore careers in public service. Read more.
  • Lincoln Avenue School rewards attendance. Read more.
  • LCA students learn about nature on camping trip to Tomahawk. Read more.
  • Teaming up to improve outcomes for students. Read more.
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    Visiting colleges lets students sample university life

    Students and parents attended a Team Gear Up session earlier this year where college entrance requirements were discussed. Team Gear Up arranged college visits for 2,499 MPS students last year and is preparing for another busy spring. Read more.

    About Milwaukee Public Schools

    Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district's commitment to improvement continues to show results:

    • More MPS students are meeting reading standards
    • The MPS Class of 2014 earned $31 million in scholarships, up $7 million; and
    • MPS is home to 4 of the state's top 15 high schools according to U.S. News and World Report

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