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You are here: Home / News / MPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Free Event October 7/MPS celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con un evento gratuito el 7 de octubre

MPS Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with Free Event October 7/MPS celebra el Mes de la Herencia Hispana con un evento gratuito el 7 de octubre

September 29, 2023 by R. Drews

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15! MPS is celebrating the rich culture and many contributions of people whose family roots stem from Mexico, Central America, South America, the Caribbean, and Spain.

The largest observance in Milwaukee Public Schools will be the Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration on October 7 at South Division High School, at 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.

The 2023 theme for this annual MPS event is “Our Afro Latino Roots: We Are All in This Together.” It will feature Hispanic cultural displays and student performances. Community vendors will be on hand.

The event, which is open to the public, will be from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Admission is free.


El Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana es del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre. MPS celebra la rica cultura y los muchos aportes de las personas cuyos orígenes son de México, Centroamérica, Suramérica, el Caribe y España.

La mayor celebración en las Escuelas Públicas de Milwaukee del Mes de la Herencia Hispana será el 7 de octubre en la Escuela Superior South Division, en el 1515 W. Lapham Blvd.

El tema de este evento anual de MPS en 2023 es “Nuestras raíces afrolatinas: Estamos todos juntos”. Habrá muestras culturales y presentaciones de los estudiantes. Habrá proveedores de la comunidad presentes.

El evento, abierto para el público, será de 10:00 a.m. a 1:00 p.m.

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