MPS behind on financial data, state agency says
Milwaukee Public Schools may be at risk of losing millions of dollars in state aid after the state said the school district is months behind in turning in financial paperwork.
Milwaukee Public Schools budget proposal; public gives feedback
The Milwaukee Public Schools-proposed nearly $1.5 billion budget will move to a final vote.
Milwaukee Public Schools Strategic Plan; public input sought
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) is seeking input from students, families, staff, and community members to help make decisions for year two of its 2023-28 Strategic Plan.
Milwaukee Public Schools' Head Start program suspended due to 'deficiencies'
Happening Tuesday, May 21, Milwaukee Public Schools said federal funding for its Head Start program will be suspended.
MPS budget proposal: Staff cuts possible despite passed referendum
Milwaukee Public Schools heard from the public on Tuesday night as it sifts through items in its proposed budget. Staff cuts are possible.
MPS STEM Fair: Students showcase projects, 600+ participate
Milwaukee Public Schools students showcased their skills at the 17th annual MPS STEM Fair on Thursday, May 9. It was held at the Baird Center.
Milwaukee Public Schools; questions about open board seat
The Milwaukee Board of School Directors could decide Tuesday evening, May 7 how to move forward to fill an open seat. This comes after Aisha Carr unexpectedly resigned.
MPS school board member Aisha Carr resigns, year left on term
Milwaukee Public Schools board member Aisha Carr abruptly resigned on Wednesday with a year left of her term. Prosecutors had been investigating her.
Autism 'bolting' danger; child flees Milwaukee classroom twice
A 9-year-old Milwaukee girl escapes from her special needs classroom – not once, but twice. Now, her parents are calling on Milwaukee Public Schools to do more to protect children just like her.
MPS budget proposal released; see spending highlights for 2024-25
Milwaukee Public Schools released its proposed budget for the upcoming 2024-25 school year on Friday, April 26.
Arbor Day: Milwaukee students, city leaders continue tradition
Milwaukee Forestry Services and Milwaukee Public Schools came together to observe Arbor Day on Friday, continuing a decades-old tradition.
Denim Day in Milwaukee; students learn sexual violence awareness, resources
In honor of Denim Day, female students at Milwaukee Public Schools spent the day learning about dating safety and sexual assault on Wednesday, April 24.
Student sex assault, MPS contractor accused also charged in shooting
A Milwaukee Public Schools contractor, already charged in a February drive-by shooting, is now accused of sexually assaulting a student.
MPS World Fair: Students present projects on 193 countries
Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students attended the ninth annual MPS World Fair on Thursday, April 11.
Milwaukee Public Schools World Fair set for Thursday, April 11
The Baird Center in downtown Milwaukee will host more than 2,400 students from 17 schools in the city for the 9th annual UNSIL MPS World Fair on Thursday, April 11.
3 Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday due to threat
Three Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 5 after a threatening message was received.
MPS funding referendum OK'd; 1,700 votes made difference
Milwaukee voters on Tuesday, April 2 approved a referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools. The referendum asked voters for $252 million a year to bolster the school district's budget.
