MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships

MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”

Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions

Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.

MPS students collect and donate clothing to help the homeless

MPS students collect and donate clothing to help the homeless

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.

MPS' Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award

MPS' Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award

MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.

Three MPS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars

Three MPS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Milw. Public Schools to celebrate Nation Bike to School Day

Milw. Public Schools to celebrate Nation Bike to School Day

MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Fernwood Montessori, Clement Ave School, Maryland Ave Montessori, and Fairview Charter in Milwaukee will join 1,500 schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8th 2013.Approximately 200 students at each school will be riding or walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community leaders.

Long-time MPS educator wins a prestigious award

Long-time MPS educator wins a prestigious award

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, a long-time substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools wins a prestigious award.It's a contest sponsored by McDonald’s and Jammin’ 98.3 FM to find the "most loved" teacher in southeast Wisconsin.The winner is 89-year-old John Outlaw, who is a Special Ed substitute teacher at Alexander Hamilton High School.

Student could face charges after striking Bradley Tech teacher

Student could face charges after striking Bradley Tech teacher

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 16-year-old student of Bradley Tech High School could face a charge of battery to a school official after an incident that happened at the school on Monday, April 22nd.Police tell FOX6 News officers were called to the school shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday.

Business Journal Report (4-18-13)

Business Journal Report (4-18-13)

In business news for Thursday, April 18th, 2013 -- The United Community Center is planning a major expansion to its Bruce Guadalupe Community School.Additionally, BMO Harris Bank is teaming up with Milwaukee Public Schools to bring financial literacy to high school students.