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Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2

August 1, 2025 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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Enroll Today for a Fun-Filled Summer with MPS Summer Academy!

March 11, 2025 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15

March 6, 2025 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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MPS Rolls Out Bus App to Help Families Track Their Child’s Bus

February 28, 2025 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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Share Your Voice as MPS Seeks Its Next Superintendent

October 11, 2024 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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Calling All 8th Graders! It’s Time To Choose a High School for Next Fall!

September 28, 2024 by R. Drews

MPS High School Enrollment for the 2025-26 school year is open from September 28 through November 4, 2024. To assist families and students in selecting a school, MPS will host a High School Enrollment Fair on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The fair will be held at … [Read more...]

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53rd Street School Updates

Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2

Enroll Today for a Fun-Filled Summer with MPS Summer Academy!

New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15

MPS Rolls Out Bus App to Help Families Track Their Child’s Bus

More Updates >>>

53rd Street Calendar

  • December 22, 2025 – December 26, 2025 – No Classes (Winter Break)
  • December 29, 2025 – January 2, 2026 – No Classes (Winter Break)
  • January 5, 2026 – Classes resume
  • January 19, 2026 – No Classes (MLK Jr. Day)
  • January 26, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day (K–8) / Record Day (HS))

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