George Washington Carver Academy

K4 - 8th Grade

MPS District website (414) 267-0500
[email protected]
1900 N. 1st Street
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
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April 2026

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29March 29, 2026
30March 30, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Spring Break)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

No hay clases (Vacaciones de primavera)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

31March 31, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Spring Break)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

No hay clases (Vacaciones de primavera)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

1April 1, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Spring Break)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

No hay clases (Vacaciones de primavera)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

2April 2, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Spring Break)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

No hay clases (Vacaciones de primavera)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

3April 3, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Spring Break)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

No hay clases (Vacaciones de primavera)

March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026

4April 4, 2026
5April 5, 2026
6April 6, 2026
7April 7, 2026●(1 event)

HC PAC Meeting

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
April 7, 2026

Join us to plan fun family events!

8April 8, 2026
9April 9, 2026
10April 10, 2026
11April 11, 2026
12April 12, 2026
13April 13, 2026
14April 14, 2026●●(3 events)

HC AR Shopping

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
April 14, 2026

Students shop for AR Reading Prizes

Milwaukee Parent Institute

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
April 14, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend. This session will take place at Thoreau.

Milwaukee Parent Institute

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 14, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend. This session will take place at Hamilton and will be held in English and Spanish.

15April 15, 2026●●●(5 events)

Día de salida anticipada (2 horas) Desarrollo profesional en todo el distrito (K–12)

April 15, 2026

Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)

April 15, 2026

Milwaukee Parent Institute

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
April 15, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend. This session will take place at Bryant.

Milwaukee Parent Institute

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 15, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend. This session will take place at Clement Avenue School.

Milwaukee Parent Institute: Middle School

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 15, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend the middle school session for families of students in grades 6–8. This session will take place at the Golda Meir School Upper Campus.

16April 16, 2026●●(2 events)

School Engagement Council (SEC) Meetings 9:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

9:30 am – 6:30 pm
April 16, 2026

Milwaukee Parent Institute

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 16, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend. This session will take place at Parkside.

17April 17, 2026●●(2 events)

HC PD Day-No School

April 17, 2026

No Student Attendance

HC SGB Meeting

1:30 pm
April 17, 2026

Meeting Agenda

18April 18, 2026
19April 19, 2026
20April 20, 2026
21April 21, 2026●(1 event)

Milwaukee Parent Institute: High School

5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
April 21, 2026

The Milwaukee Parent Institute (MPI) is a family engagement program designed to equip MPS families with the tools they need to support their children’s academic and personal success from kindergarten through graduation. Learn more about MPI, then register to attend the high school session for families of students in grades 9–12. This session will take place at the Golda Meir School Upper Campus.

22April 22, 2026●(1 event)

Student Job Fair for Seniors

9:15 am – 2:15 pm
April 22, 2026

MPS high school seniors are invited to the MPS Student Job Fair! Employers will be on site to talk about careers plus full-time and part-time jobs. Breakfast is provided.

When

Wednesday, April 22, 2026
9:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Where

UW-Milwaukee Student Union
Wisconsin Ballroom
2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211

Cost

Free!

Bus transportation is available to the UWM Student Union and back to school.
Ask your counselor or College and Career Center advisor for a permission slip.

In addition to searching for immediate jobs, students have the chance to explore new fields that may lead to lifelong careers including automotive, construction, health care, law enforcement, manufacturing, and more.

Standards of Conduct and Professionalism for MPS Job Fair Attendees

  • Look your best! Look professional and dress like a student who is excited about getting a job.
  • Follow the MPS policy for cell phone usage.
  • Be a team player. Every student shares a common goal and purpose, which is to leave the fair with important knowledge and information about local jobs. We all want a successful event.
  • Remember: All eyes are on you. Be positive! And if you don’t feel positive, fake it! You are representing your school and the district — make us MPS Proud!
  • Respect others including staff, speakers, and representatives from the employers throughout the fair.
  • There will be zero tolerance for inappropriate behavior, substance abuse, fighting, theft, or vandalism.
  • Follow PBIS protocol at all times — be safe, be respectful, be responsible.

What to Bring

  • Pen
  • Paper
  • Resume

 

23April 23, 2026
24April 24, 2026●●(2 events)

PBIS Activity (Spring Fling Dance)

12:00 am – 1:00 am
April 24, 2026

90's Family Dance Rescheduled

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
April 24, 2026

25April 25, 2026
26April 26, 2026
27April 27, 2026
28April 28, 2026●(1 event)

FREE Lead-Screening Clinic for All Milwaukee Children

4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
April 28, 2026

FREE to all Milwaukee children! Appointments are not needed — just walk in.

Parents and guardians, we need your consent to have your child tested — consent forms will be available at the clinics.

When

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
4:00–6:00 p.m.

Where

Burbank School
6035 W. Adler Street
Milwaukee, WI 53214

What to Expect

  • Preventative health company Novir will conduct the screenings. The test will show whether children have elevated levels of lead in their bloodstream and if monitoring or
    treatment is needed.
  • Testing starts with a finger poke to collect a few drops of blood.
  • Results will be available within minutes.
  • Test results are confidential.
29April 29, 2026●●(3 events)

Children's Day & Literacy Fun!

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
April 29, 2026

School Gym

Children's Day & Literacy Fun! Día del Niño y Diversion Literaria!

3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
April 29, 2026

HC Fundraiser – Culvers

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
April 29, 2026

Join us for this Green Space Fundraiser

30April 30, 2026●●(2 events)

No hay clases (Desarrollo profesional en todo el distrito K–12)

April 30, 2026

Student Attendance for SOME Schools

April 30, 2026

Because of a weather-related closure, some MPS schools and grade bands will have a makeup attendance day on Thursday, April 30, 2026.

View the list of schools and grade bands that will attend on April 30.

Students at MPS schools that are not listed will not attend school April 30.

1May 1, 2026●●(2 events)

No Classes (Professional Development Day)

May 1, 2026

No hay clases (Día de desarrollo profesional)

May 1, 2026

2May 2, 2026

Contact Carver

(414) 267-0500
[email protected]
1900 N. 1st Street
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

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Milwaukee, WI 53208
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