Many of you have probably heard that I will be leaving Milwaukee Public Schools to return to Detroit and serve as the president and CEO of the United Way for Southeastern Michigan. I will miss Milwaukee and this community very much, but I am proud of what we have accomplished for our young people during my time here. I am hopeful that our momentum will continue and that improvements in education for Milwaukee children will be sustained and long lasting. Thank you -- and I wish everyone the very best!
Work is continuing on the proposed 2018-19 district budget and will be finalized in the coming weeks. This is a critical year as we try to address a major budget shortfall. We are working hard to be fiscally responsible while supporting academic progress and making
the smallest possible impact on students.
On a lighter note, wonderful things continue to happen as part of the MPS Year of the Arts! Please read below about a national video featuring our students, and mark your calendars for the All-City Arts Festival from May 9 to 11 at Henry Meier Festival Park. You won't want to miss our amazing students performing on Summerfest stages!
Here's hoping that the snow will melt in time for our proms, graduations, and arts events!
Best,
Darienne B. Driver, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Congratulations to MPS!
The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction have announced a number of awards that include MPS students, teachers, principals, and schools. We are proud of the hard work that earned these awards!
The Riverside Robotigers came from behind at the Regional FIRST Robotics competition to win the right to compete at the national level April 25 to 28 in Detroit. Fundraising is underway for the trip.
This month, MPS students are featured in a new video of "Love Train" by the O'Jays. The video was produced by
Turnaround Arts, an organization of the John F. Kennedy Performing Arts Center in Washington, D.C., that is building partnerships between public schools and celebrated artists. Four MPS schools are part of this national support. Watch our students rock with Turnaround artists at the Milwaukee Art Museum!
All-City Arts Festival is May 9-11
As the grand finale to the Year of the Arts, MPS will host the All-City Arts Festival in collaboration with the Summerfest Foundation from May 9 to 11. The event is free and open to the public. Enjoy student performances and special guests on three stages. Food trucks will be available on Friday.
Learn more about the All-City Arts Festival!
