Home of the Lions
Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership
As a Community School, students, families, staff, and community partners work together to ensure every student is successful.
African American Immersion Program
We compare our African American-centered curriculum to the roots of a tree—lessons run deep into the past and nourish the present
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Children who feel comfortable in their minds and bodies have an easier time focusing on their studies and expressing their creativity.
Grades
K4 - 8th Grade
School Hours
7:25 a.m. – 2:25 p.m.
We are currently raising funds and drafting plans for a redeveloped schoolyard, coming in 2026. Give to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Be sure to choose “Martin Luther King Jr.” from the list.
Kennedy Center Turnaround Arts program
Through the nationwide Turnaround Arts program, school leaders bring the arts to life in every subject. Scholars attend live theater and musical productions in Milwaukee and perform for families during events and celebrations.
News
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...
New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved the contract for the next superintendent of...
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...
CALENDAR
No School (April Break)
April 18, 2025No School (Memorial Day)
May 26, 2025No School (Record Day)
June 6, 2025LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
June 13, 2025No Classes (Organization Day)
August 25, 2025