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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...
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...
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....
Doerfler Tournament Night
Join us for a new family event — Doerfler Tournament Night! Tuesday, March 4, 2:30-4:30pm. Click here to view the flyer. This will be an afternoon of games in the gym — potato sack races, musical chairs, relay races, and more. We are especially hoping that father...
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, activities, and classes to inspire learning. Summer classes are available for students in K5 through grade 12 and will take place July 7 through 31 at select schools around the city.
Summer Academy helps children stay sharp and retain skills over the summer so they can start strong in fall. In Summer Academy, students can learn art, music, social studies, STEM, early reading skills, mathematics, world cultures, and more! Some sites offer Extended School Year (ESY) for children with special education needs, Montessori, bilingual, and English as a Second Language (ESL). Breakfast and lunch are provided, and afternoon childcare and recreation programs are available through Milwaukee Recreation.
Summer Academy also supports students in grades 6 to 12 to help them catch up or get ahead with credit-earning classes and accelerated learning. Offerings vary by site.
Just for fun, Summer Academy also offers classes that encourage creativity and help students develop new skills. Some of the specialty courses for grades 1 through 12 include:
- Biomedical Science
- Cake Making
- Computer Programming
- Forensic Science
- Musical Theater
- Personal Finance
- Summer Band, Choir, and Orchestra
- Physical Education
- World of Insects
Registration closes May 26. Enroll now—seats fill quickly!
Summer Academy is free for city of Milwaukee residents. Non-residents can enroll for a fee.
Find detailed information and online registration at mpsmke.com/summer and in the Summer Academy Enrollment Guide.
For questions, contact the MPS Department of Extended Learning Opportunities at elo@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.