Fish fry season is upon us! Check out Vincent High School's fish fry fundraiser for a great meal and a way to promote the agriculture program. See the flyer below for more details. Fish Fry Flyer 2026
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MPS Invest and Grow community meetings
Join MPS Academic Superintendents at meetings across the city to hear important updates and give feedback. Leadership will be making the rounds from November 2025 through May 2026 to present information to students, families, staff, and community members. Sessions are...
Congratulations Flag Football!
We are proud to announce that our flag football team won first place this year in their league! At River Trail we are always striving towards excellence in everything we do. Way to go!
Spirit Week
Join us for some fun and show off your school spirit during Spirit Week, October 6th through the 10th. Monday, 10/6 - Sports Day, come dressed in your favorite sports team's gear Tuesday, 10/7 - Unit Dress Alike Day, Come dressed in your unit's color: Unit A - Blue,...
Parent Teacher Conferences
River Trail will have Parent Teacher Conferences this year on two dates: Tuesday, October 7th from 5PM to 8PM and on Thursday, October 9th from 5PM to 8:30PM. Be a part of your child/ren's educational joyrney by attending the conference.
Welcome Back Open House
Please see the attached flyer for information on a Back to School Open House at River Trail School of Agricultural Science. You will have the opportunity to meet your child/ren's teacher(s), see the classrooms and hear from our new principal. Strong family and...
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 [email protected].