MPS mask rules; school board votes to follow CDC metric
The Milwaukee Public Schools board debated the district's mask requirements for the upcoming school year.
MPS mask rules; school board votes to follow CDC metric
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to switch to the CDC's COVID-19 Community Levels metric system when it comes to mask guidance.
Milwaukee Public Schools lunches, youth group seeks overhaul
A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students wants change. The students say their school lunches need an overhaul – and they have a list of demands.
Youth group seeks an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools
Youth Empowered in the Struggle (Y.E.S.), the youth arm of Voces de la Frontera, is seeking an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools through its School Lunch Justice Campaign.
Milwaukee Public Schools lunches; youth group seeks overhaul
Youth Empowered in the Struggle announced it is seeking an overhaul of the lunches served at Milwaukee Public Schools through its School Lunch Justice Campaign.
MPS scholarships hit record $107M for 2022 class
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Wednesday a record-breaking $107 million in scholarships offered to students this year.
MPS closing schools early Wednesday due to heat
Milwaukee Public Schools will close schools early on Wednesday, June 15 due to heat.
MPS closes early Tuesday due to heat
Milwaukee Public Schools will close early on Tuesday due to extreme heat.
MPS closes early Tuesday due to heat
Milwaukee Public Schools will close early on Tuesday, June 14, due to extreme heat.
MPS Drive: Mayor Johnson, leaders seek insurance companies' help
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and representatives with Common Ground announced a request aimed at addressing reckless driving.
MPS Drive: Mayor Johnson, leaders seek insurance companies' help
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and representatives with Common Ground announced a request aimed at addressing reckless driving.
MPS graduation week: Marshall High School class kicks off ceremonies
An exciting week for Milwaukee Public Schools seniors started Tuesday – the first day of graduation ceremonies that will continue through Friday.
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson highlights free and reduced-cost internet access in city
Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson is calling attention to free and reduced-cost internet service that is available to many residents of the city.
Milwaukee teachers union hosts rally against gun violence
The Milwaukee Teachers' Education Association hosted a rally against gun violence Wednesday, the day after a mass shooting at a Texas school.
STEM Fair inspires Milwaukee students, going beyond text books
Milwaukee's Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fair is a place where youngsters can go beyond text books.
MPS releases superintendent's budget proposal for next school year
Milwaukee Public Schools released its 2022–23 proposed budget Friday, April 29. Totaling $1.3 billion, it's a decrease of $746.5 million.
MPS board member pay raises approved, 1st time since 2000
Milwaukee Public Schools board members are giving themselves a pay raise for the first time in 22 years. Board members have been getting the same pay since 2000 – $18,121 for board members and $18,667 for board president.
MPS board members raise own pay, 1st time since 2000
Milwaukee Public Schools board members are giving themselves a pay raise for the first time in 22 years, voting to bump pay by roughly $850 a year, per board member.
MPS COVID relief funds teacher incentives plan approved
Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors approved a plan Thursday night to spend COVID relief funds.
MPS 'mask optional' policy lasted 1 day
Masks were optional for MPS students on Tuesday, but the relaxed rules were short-lived. The superintendent said COVID data from Tuesday showed a spike.