Attend an MPS Budget Meeting to learn more about the MPS 2026–27 budget priorities, processes, and timeline. Share your thoughts! Free childcare is available at in-person meetings. For more information go to mpsmke.com/budget. In-Person Sessions Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. James Madison Academic Campus 8135 W. Florist Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53218 Saturday, February 28, […]

Join MPS Academic Superintendents at meetings across the city to hear important updates and give feedback. Leadership will be making the rounds to present information to students, families, staff, and community members. For dates and locations, go to mpsmke.com/investgrow.

Milwaukee Public Schools wants to help students get the new school year off to a great start! The district is offering important information to guide families as the start of school approaches this fall. All MPS students begin school Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Visit our School Calendars webpage beginning August 1 to see the full schedule for the […]

Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time for families to start planning fun summer activities! Milwaukee Public Schools is again offering Summer Academy, and registration is open now. Summer Academy provides Milwaukee youth with exciting adventures, activities, and classes to inspire learning. Summer classes are available for students in K5 through grade […]

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved the contract for the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, in a special meeting Tuesday, March 4. Dr. Cassellius, who was selected by the board in February after an extensive public search process, will begin leading the district on March 15. “On behalf of the […]

MPS has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus! Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time. WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus stop. The app tracks the location […]

MPS is searching for its next superintendent! This individual will lead the district to deliver a high-quality education for students, support families, inspire staff, and enhance the community. The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has selected Hazard Young Attea Associates (HYA), a national consulting firm, to recruit candidates, guide the search, and gather input from […]

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All Milwaukee children age 18 and under are eligible to receive free meals during the summer at Milwaukee Public Schools sites. Free breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be offered but vary by site. Meals must be eaten on site and are not available to be carried off site. Persons over 18 years of age who […]