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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...

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...

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...

Join MPS at the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration!

The words will be in Spanish and the music will be universal at the 2024 MPS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration. The event takes place Saturday, October 12, at South Division High School with the theme of “The Music that Unites Us” / “La música que nos une.” The...

Cantos De Las Americas

March 24, 2023 | News

Each year, the Cantos de las Américas student showcase features music and dance performances by students from across the district featuring a variety of world cultures. Cantos de las Américas has been an annual tradition in Milwaukee Public Schools since 1990!  Cantos de las Américasis is an annual celebration that honors the varied cultures that are represented by the students of Milwaukee Public Schools. Historically, the concert has featured students performing songs and dances from Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, and the Hmong, Laotian, and Native American cultures. This will be the first year that students from Riley will be performing.

4/14-Cantos de las Americas live event at the Miller High Life Theater 5:30 pm-8:30 pm. 

Join us for Cantos de las Américas this year, and prepare to be dazzled by our talented students!

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