November 7, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings DAC (District Advisory Council) MEETING Thursday, November 7th 6:00 pm District Advisory Council Zoom Link PICTURE DAY Monday, November 11th Forms sent home this week CAMP UPHAM WOODS TRIP - Middle School November 11 - 14...
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MacDowell Newsletter Volume 9 – 2024
October 31, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings LAST DAYS !- MILWAUKEE MAKER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER Now - Sunday, November 3rd : Online A selection of items created by local Milwaukee artisans. FINAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL EARLY ENROLLMENT Now until November 4th Apply...
MacDowell Newsletter Volume 8 – 2024
October 25, 2024 HALLOWEEN AT MACDOWELL: We understand that Halloween is an exciting time for the children and we hope that there will be many ways that they celebrate the holiday with their family at home. At MacDowell we do not have Halloween celebrations in the...
MacDowell Newsletter Volume 7 – 2024
October 17, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings NO SCHOOL Friday, October 18th Monday October 21st MILWAUKEE MAKER SCHOOL FUNDRAISER October 14th - November 3rd : Online A selection of items created by local Milwaukee artisans. More info below ANNUAL TITLE I MEETING...
MacDowell Newsletter Volume 6 – 2024
October 10, 2024 Upcoming Events / Meetings WELLNESS DAY Friday, October 11th *7th - 12th grade students HOMECOMING DANCE - Under the Autumn Moon Saturday, October 12th Middle school students 5:00-7:00 pm - tickets available at the door with permission slip : $10 High...
Share Your Voice as MPS Seeks Its Next Superintendent
MPS is searching for its next superintendent! This individual will lead the district to deliver a high-quality education for students, support families, inspire staff, and enhance the community. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has selected Hazard Young Attea...
Spring Testing Letter
February 2024
Dear Parent/Guardian:
Milwaukee Public Schools will soon be starting the district spring testing period, which begins on March 12, 2024. As a public school system, we are required to uphold state and federal laws and test at least 95 percent of all students annually on a standardized exam to measure achievement in English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. Wisconsin law provides an opportunity, if necessary, for parents to opt students out of testing in grades 4, 8, 10, and 11. Requests for opt-outs must be submitted in writing to the school principal by the student’s parents. We do not offer this option at other grades except in certain circumstances, such as medical issues. We strongly encourage full participation so that we can monitor all students’ progress on state standards. All assessments listed below require in-person test administration. Students participating in the Milwaukee Virtual Program and Milwaukee Virtual Education Program are required to test in person. Attached are the assessments, descriptions, and testing windows of each spring assessment.