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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...
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...
MPS provides free summer meals for children in 2023

All Milwaukee children age 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals during the summer at Milwaukee Public Schools sites. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be offered but vary by site.
Meals must be eaten on site and are not available to be carried off site.
Persons over 18 years of age who are determined by a state or local public educational agency to be mentally or physically disabled and who also participate in a public or private nonprofit school program during the regular school year may receive free meals as well.
Find the nearest meal location and check dates, schedules, and offerings at mpsmke.com/summermeals.