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

September 26, 2023 by R. Drews

MPS High School Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year is open from September 23 through October 31, 2023. The sooner you enroll, the better your chance of getting your school of choice! To learn more about how to apply, enrollment criteria, and to see high school open house dates and times, … [Read more...]

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MPS provides free summer meals for children in 2023

June 23, 2023 by R. Drews

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 … [Read more...]

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MPS Immunization Clinics

September 22, 2022 by R. Drews

With the 2022–23 school year underway, Milwaukee Public Schools is collaborating with the Milwaukee Health Department to host vaccine clinics at multiple locations. All MPS students, families who live at the same address, and staff are eligible. Staying up to date on vaccines is essential to avoid … [Read more...]

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Families — Read the MPS rights and responsibilities guide as the school year starts

August 31, 2022 by R. Drews

All MPS families are encouraged to read the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities and Discipline as the 2022–23 school year gets underway. This annual publication details many MPS programs, student and family rights, and the MPS Code of Conduct. Important information for athletes is … [Read more...]

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OW Holmes hosts a successful open house!

August 31, 2022 by R. Drews

Check out the smiling faces at OW Holmes's open house event on August 30! We are enrolling students for the 2022-2023 school year. Click the ENROLL button at the top of the page to sign your child up to attend OW Holmes this year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEihL3QvrT4&feature=youtu.be … [Read more...]

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OW Holmes staff participate in Milwaukee’s Juneteenth parade

June 24, 2022 by R. Drews

Thanks to our staff and our students who proudly represented OW Holmes during the annual Juneteenth parade and festival! You can enroll at OW Holmes TODAY by clicking on the ENROLL NOW button. … [Read more...]

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OW Holmes students enjoyed their Field Day!

June 24, 2022 by R. Drews

OW Holmes had an all-day Field Day this June that was part of our PBIS incentives! Students who got to participate got to enjoy lots of fun activities and prizes, some of which included: tricycle racing, dodgeball, a water-sponge race, a nail polish and face painting station, a basketball … [Read more...]

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MPS provides free summer meals for children

June 21, 2022 by R. Drews

Milwaukee Public Schools is excited for your children to join us this summer for free freshly prepared meals available at more than 50 sites. All children age 18 and under from any school are eligible (you do not need to attend an MPS school). This summer, meals must be eaten on site and are not … [Read more...]

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Milwaukee Public Schools Returns to Mandatory Mask Mandate for Students and Staff

April 19, 2022 by R. Drews

Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has announced that masks will be mandatory for students and staff in all district buildings. The policy will take effect Wednesday, April 20, 2022. The decision was made after determining a significant transmission of the virus within the city of Milwaukee. The mask … [Read more...]

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Masks will be optional in MPS beginning April 18, 2022

April 16, 2022 by R. Drews

When students return to classrooms on April 19, 2022, masks will no longer be required for students and staff in MPS schools and buildings. The wearing of masks will be optional at all MPS locations beginning April 18. The decision was explored on March 24, 2022, during the regular monthly meeting … [Read more...]

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