Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes all families in our buildings. To maintain a safe, productive learning environment, we have policies in place to ensure visits do not interrupt teaching and learning during the school day.
When family members are visiting a school, please remember that:
- Families are always welcome to observe their child’s classroom.
- A staff member must accompany any tour or visit to a classroom during instructional time.
- Staff must stay with the visitor to escort them back to the office once the observation concludes.
- Family members looking to meet with staff must schedule meetings in advance.
- Meetings should occur during non-instructional time to avoid disruptions to the school day.
- During meetings, conferences, and classroom visits, each student may have TWO visitors present, unless additional visitors are approved in advance. The school leader, or a designee, must approve any additional visitors.
- Meetings with families should be scheduled to take place in the office or another designated space that will not interfere with school activities.
- Visitors must always be accompanied by the school leader, or a designee, while touring a school.
- When dropping off items at school, students will be called to the office to meet visitors.
Read the full Visitor Policy in the Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline at mpsmke.com/rights.