Dr. Driver high-fiving student
Dear MPS Team,

Welcome back! What a pleasure it was to see our staff and students excited for another school year.  Thank you to everyone who played a role in preparing our schools to receive our students; the buildings were prepped and our classrooms sparkled, teachers quickly assembled students and began doing what they do best - educating our students. Our team makes me MPS Proud!

We are off to a great start! Enjoy your long holiday weekend and I look forward to this exciting school year. 

 Here are a few highlights I'd like to share with you. 

 Best, 
 
Dr. Driver Signature
Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
MPS celebrates Day One across the district

Sherman student on Day One
Thursday, September 1 marked "Day One" for the majority of Milwaukee Public Schools' 75,000-plus students in 158 schools across the city.  "We are on a mission to ensure equity, access and opportunity for all of our students," Dr. Driver said.

Read about MPS' areas of focus for the 2016-17 school year.
MPS student inspires district staff at MPS Proud! kickoff
 
Biluge Ntabala
"Through MPS I've grown physically, intelligently and mindfully. If it wasn't for MPS teachers, directors and the students, I wouldn't be here," she said. "When I moved into MPS schools... my life in America changed. I believe that I can do anything because MPS educators have shown me the way."

Watch Biluge's speech on YouTube.
Sherman plans to heal through the arts
 
Sherman featured in Journal Sentinel
When Sherman Multicultural Arts students return to school, they will spend the first few weeks exploring - through their art and writings - their thoughts and emotions about the fatal police shooting and the violent unrest in their neighborhood. It's all part of a broader effort by the district to promote culturally responsive teaching practices and school policies.

Find out how Sherman plans to heal through the arts.
'Milwaukee Blacksmith' features Bay View High School
 
New gate at Redcat Field
Milwaukee Public Schools' Bay View High School was featured in the latest installment of Milwaukee Blacksmith's show on the History Channel Tuesday night.

The episode featured a firsthand look at the development of a beautiful gate that celebrates Bay View Redcat pride!

Learn more about the project.