MPS Run Back to School; 800+ celebrate students, teachers

Milwaukee Public Schools students are running back to school. The annual MPS Run Back to School 5K has been a tradition for 15 years.

MPS' Run Back to School is back and bigger than ever
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MPS' Run Back to School is back and bigger than ever. Here's what runners and walkers alike can expect.

MPS' Run Back to School enters its 15th year

The annual Milwaukee Public Schools' Run Back to School is an effort to get kids, teachers, parents, just about anyone – excited about the school year ahead.

Run Back to School with MPS
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Students, teachers, anyone is welcome to join in the fun with the Run Back to School.

MPS' North Division Principal Keith Carrington passes away

Keith Carrington, beloved principal at North Division High School, passed away suddenly on Monday following surgery. MPS leaders described him as a "pillar" at North Division who worked tirelessly in many roles with the district.

MPS: Free meals for students available this school year

MPS is participating in a free breakfast and lunch program for the 2022–23 school year, the district announced Tuesday, Aug. 23.

MPS: Masks optional week of Aug. 19-25, CDC updates community level

Milwaukee Public Schools is shifting to a mask optional policy for all schools and sites for the week of August 19-25. This includes all district activities.

Milwaukee Public Schools' Early Start students return to class Monday

Masks will only be required for MPS students when the Milwaukee County community transmission level as per the CDC is rated in the "high" category. Otherwise, masks will be optional.

'Ultimate Sports Day:' MKE Rec teams up with MPS

Milwaukee Public Schools Interscholastic Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports will host Ultimate Sports Day.

MKE Rec team up with MPS for Ultimate Sports Day
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On August 6, Milwaukee Public Schools Interscholastic Athletics and Milwaukee Recreation Youth Sports will host Ultimate Sports Day. The event will give young athletes the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of the 13 sports programs offered within the district.

MPS Foundation: Back-to-School Supply Drive launched

The seventh annual No Empty Backpacks School Supplies Drive launched Wednesday, Aug. 3 and runs through Sept. 16.

Back-to-school: Milwaukee Health Department fair gets families ready
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As parents start back-to-school shopping, the Milwaukee Health Department on Friday helped families get ready with its 21st annual "Back to School Health Fair."

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
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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
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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.