In this Weekly E - A (longish) note from Ms. Jenni Dogs Bikes Lead Screening Clinic Pick-up Dismissal Reminders Conferences MPS Bus App Jaguar Sports Spot Iron Tiger Tri Academic Testing Letters Summer Academy registration is LIVE Community Corner Troop 15 seeking...
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Lead Screening Clinic on 3/15/2025
Click here to view the forms and fliers regarding the Lead Screening Clinic on 3/15/2025. https://city.milwaukee.gov/Health/Services-and-Programs/HomeEnvironmentalHealth/Ongoing-Lead-Hazard-Investigations-With-MPS...
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...
Weekly E, 03/05/2025
In this Weekly E - Thanks & Celebration Pick-Up Reminders! Parent/Teacher Conference New Superintendent starting March 15 MPS Rolls Out Bus App Celebrating All Abilities Resource Fair MPS Rec Bike Bazaar Forward Exam Letter Spring Testing Calendar Extended...
Early E, 03/04/2025
In this Special Edition: City of Milwaukee Lead Testing Results - Maryland Ave. Montessori School Ramadan observance Parent/Teacher Conferences Conference Meals Special Education Family Forum Spring Academic Testing Letters Women's History Month ELO Spring Break...
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...
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.