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March 2025 Family Newsletter
Hello Doerfler Families. Please click here to read the March family newsletter and stay up-to-date with everything happening at our school.
Enroll Today for a Fun-Filled Summer with MPS Summer Academy!
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time for families to start planning fun summer activities! Milwaukee Public Schools is again offering Summer Academy, and registration is open now. Summer Academy provides Milwaukee youth with exciting adventures,...
New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved the contract for the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, in a special meeting Tuesday, March 4. Dr. Cassellius, who was selected by the board in February after an extensive public...
Wisconsin Forward Exam – testing starts March 17
The Wisconsin Forward Exam is approaching quickly. Students in 3rd through 8th grades will begin testing on Monday, March 17th. Here are some resources to help support your student to prepare: Wisconsin Forward Exam Information for Families Brochure-English Wisconsin...
Doerfler Spirit Wear Clothing On Sale Now!
Get your Doerfler Spirit Wear on sale now! T-shirts, hoodies, hats, and so much more! Click here for the website to customize your choices and purchase online. Doerfler Spirit Wear is on sale until March 17th. Use the code SPIRIT20 to get 20% off your order....
MPS Rolls Out Bus App to Help Families Track Their Child’s Bus
MPS has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus! Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time.
WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus stop. The app tracks the location of the bus and provides up-to-the-minute arrival times.
The app is free. Families can access WheresTheBus from any device with internet capability—smartphone, tablet, PC, or iPad. Apple iOS and Android apps are available.
This app gives peace of mind by knowing where the bus is. Tracking the bus means students and families can wait in the comfort of home rather than standing outside in bad weather.
To access WheresTheBus, families must have a Campus Parent (parent portal) account with a login and password.
Families can set up a Campus Parent account in two ways:
- At their child’s school during regular school hours; an ID is required; OR
- At MPS Central Services, 5225 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI 53208, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; an ID is required.
Get Started Today!
- Log in to Campus Parent.
- Search for WheresTheBus and click on the icon.
- Follow the registration steps and instructions.
- Download the app from the App Store (iOS/Apple) or Google Play (Android).
- Log in with your Campus Parent ID and password to open the app and see bus information.
For More Assistance
For issues accessing Campus Parent, families can contact their child’s school or parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.
For issues accessing WheresTheBus, contact busing@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.