Milwaukee’s Lincoln Avenue School fire; community meetings
Milwaukee’s Lincoln Avenue School fire; virtual meeting for families
MPS will hold virtual meetings regarding the future of Lincoln Avenue School.
MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Public Schools will host a virtual meeting for Lincoln Avenue School staff and families on Thursday, July 9. Community meetings are scheduled to take place July 13 and 14 at the Rogers Street Academy Boys & Girls Club.
These sessions follow the five-alarm fire on June 30 that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School.
Virtual meeting for families
What we know:
To ensure everyone's voices are heard as a plan is finalized for the upcoming year, MPS is holding virtual meetings for staff and families.
The next meeting for families will take place on Thursday, July 9, at 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please choose a meeting — you do not need to attend both. (Check your email for the meeting link!)
Aftermath of fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee
Community meetings
What we know:
During the community meetings, set for July 13 and 14, district leaders will present upcoming school year plans for Lincoln students and take questions from attendees.
The community may attend in person or livestream the sessions, which will be at 9 a.m. on Monday, July 13, and 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14. Spanish interpreters will be on hand.
The public can livestream the July 13 meeting here, and the July 14 meeting here
Aftermath of fire that destroyed Lincoln Avenue School in Milwaukee
The public may park in the lot in front of the Don & Sallie Davis Boys & Girls Club’s main entrance, 2404 W. Rogers St., Milwaukee, 53204, or on nearby streets.
The Boys & Girls Club is connected to MPS's Rogers Street Academy.
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June 30 fire
The backstory:
More than 100 firefighters responded to the five-alarm fire back on Tuesday, June 30.
Milwaukee fire officials say the building is a total loss after both the roof and floor collapsed.
Milwaukee Public Schools officials say the school didn't have sprinklers.
Lincoln Avenue School fire in Milwaukee; no injuries reported
A fire gutted Lincoln Avenue School on Milwaukee's south side Tuesday, June 30, forcing crews out as flames spread through the roof and parts of the building collapsed.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by Milwaukee Public Schools.