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June 2016
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First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes MPS to national Turnaround Arts program
Four schools from Milwaukee Public Schools - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Lancaster, William T. Sherman Multicultural Arts, and Roosevelt Creative Arts Middle School - will be among only 68 schools in the nation selected for the 2016-17 school year as Turnaround Arts schools, the signature program of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. First Lady Michelle Obama made the announcement during the White House Turnaround Arts Talent Show on May 25 .  Read more > 
Message from the Superintendent
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It's been quite a month in Milwaukee Public Schools! We have so many things to celebrate as we end the school year and look forward to 2016-17.

Have a safe and enjoyable summer. If you're still looking for summer activities for your young people, we have a lot to offer. Visit us at mpsmke.com/summeracademy or milwaukeerecreation.net. Read more >
MPS News
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Groundbreaking held for addition at Maryland Avenue Montessori School

Milwaukee Public Schools students, families, partners and leaders broke ground on an addition to high-performing Maryland Avenue Montessori School. The expansion is part of MPS' Regional Development Plan, which is increasing access to strong programs that are proven to improve student outcomes. Read more > 
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Milwaukee Brewers encouraging MPS students to be active through league's "Play Ball" initiative

The Milwaukee Brewers are partnering with all 30 Major League Baseball teams for "Play Ball Weekend" and Milwaukee Public Schools. The Brewers visited Brown Street Academy to announce a major donation of baseball equipment and books to thousands of MPS students.  Read more > 
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More high schools in Milwaukee Public Schools now ranked among nation's best for 2016

Eight MPS high schools have earned a spot on national top school lists from U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, according to the 2016 lists, up from seven last year. 

For the second straight year, Milwaukee Public Schools is home to the state's top two schools on the Washington Post's list of America's Most Challenging High Schools. MPS is also home to two of Wisconsin's 10 best high schools according to U.S. News and World Report .  Read more >   
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Board approves 2016-17 budget that directs more district resources to classrooms

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved a 2016-17 budget for Milwaukee Public Schools that increases support to schools by $26.6 million compared to the current school year. The plan puts 90 cents of every dollar in the district's School Operations Fund toward the direct education of students. That compares to 87 cents last year .  Read more > 
More good news from MPS!
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 taking college-level Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate courses;
  • The MPS Class of 2015 earned $39+ million in scholarships; and
  • MPS is home to eight of the state and nation's top high schools according to U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post.
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