COVID-19 Testing Consent
MPS offers free COVID-19 rapid testing for students and staff. Families can fill out a consent form to be kept on file with their child’s school. If a child shows symptoms of COVID-19, the school can arrange to have the child quickly tested. Children who have signed consent forms are also eligible for testing if a classroom, group, or the school needs to undergo testing.
If you have not already done so, visit mpsmke.com/covidtesting to access the COVID-19 Student Testing Consent Form or download a flyer to access a QR code. Contact your child’s school with any questions.
News and Updates
MPS Lifts Mask Mandate
Beginning April 18, 2022, and when students return to school on April 19, 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.
The decision was explored on March 24, 2022, during the regular monthly meeting of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors. Discussion included analysis of current trends of COVID-19 and recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Milwaukee Health Department. The April 18 date was selected to avoid any possible surges in COVID-19 following various dates for spring break across the state.
Visitors to MPS buildings are asked to make an appointment and masks are recommended for visitors.
High School Seniors -- Get Help with College Application Expenses
Class of 2022 graduates can apply for a grant to help with expenses related to enrolling in college in summer or fall 2022. Students need to submit an itemized receipt or bill (must list the specific item the funds are being requested for) and have completed the FAFSA (if eligible). Individual student awards are limited to $250.00. Funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Approved expenses include:
- College application fees
- Housing deposit or enrollment deposit (not deferable or covered by financial aid)
- Technology needs
- Books, transportation costs, or supplies
- Residence hall or college supplies
Learn more and apply:
College Enrollment Grant Application
Run Back to School
Save the date for the 15th annual Run Back to School on August 27! Enjoy a fun run or walk plus activities at Wick Playfield. Registration for individuals and teams is now open. Read more and get all the details!
April is Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month! This is a great time to learn more about personal finances, managing money, and planning for the future.
MPS is hosting three informative sessions to offer helpful tips about banking, building credit, planning for college, and more! Students in grades 4–12, staff, and families are invited to virtual workshops to help grow knowledge of daily finances and investing. Attendees can play financial literacy games to earn prizes.
Read more to get the full schedule and register.
Enroll Now for Summer Academy!
Summer Academy will be here before we know it! Sign up now to reserve your spot. MPS has summer programs for students in K5 through grade 12. Summer programs are free for students living in the city of Milwaukee. Some sites offer after-school care for a fee.
Summer learning is designed to be fun and to support skill building. Students who attend a summer session start stronger in fall and feel better prepared for the challenges of the next grade level.
New this year: College 101 courses that earn both high school and college credit
Detailed information and online registration are available on the MPS Summer Academy web page. Registration will close two weeks prior to the session. Seats may be limited. Sign up soon!
District Highlight of the Week
MPS Alum Cavalier Johnson Is Milwaukee's First Elected Black Mayor
Congratulations, Mayor Johnson! Milwaukee has elected its first Black mayor, who is a 2005 graduate of Bay View High School. Johnson was sworn in on April 13, 2022. He is a lifetime Milwaukee resident who plans to make Milwaukee a safer city. Read more about his career and future plans.
In case you missed it . . .
Recycling Poster Contest - Entries Due April 25, 2022
The Milwaukee Department of Public Works is hosting a poster contest for MPS students in kindergarten through grade 12. Using the theme "Know Before You Throw," students are invited to create posters encouraging residents to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Interested students should talk to their teacher -- three posters may be submitted per grade level in each school.
For more information, visit city.milwaukee.gov/recycle/What-Can-I-Recycle/DPW-Poster-Contest.
MPS Reads
Each month, MPS provides a list of recommended books for preschool through grade 12 that allows students to see themselves, explore other cultures, and discover more about the world in which they live.
Help ignite a passion for reading! Access book lists on the MPS Reads page.
Important Calendar Changes
Monday, May 16, 2022: Important Changes
All high school students will attend school on Monday, May 16 (previously a student day off for early start schools).
All K-8 students attending Early Start schools will not attend school.
All students in schools on the Traditional Calendar will attend school as previously scheduled.
To check your child's school calendar, contact the school or visit https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Families/Resources/School-Calendars.htm
Student Meal Benefits for MPS Families
Families–find out if you are eligible for food benefits for your child during the pandemic!
The State of Wisconsin is compensating families for breakfast and lunch meals that students would normally receive in school but are unavailable when schools close due to COVID-19. MPS is committed to working with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to make sure all families with eligible children get the benefits they need.
Most benefits will be provided on families’ existing QUEST or P-EBT cards. If a family is getting benefits for the first time, a new card will be sent to them in the mail.
In March, 2022, families began to receive benefits for the months of August, September, and October of 2021.
For more information, visit mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/Families/Resources/School-P-EBT-Food-Benefits-for-Students.htm
COVID-19 Information
COVID-19 Testing at Three MPS Sites
MPS is offering free COVID-19 testing for students and staff at three locations.
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pre-registration is required at TrackbyNovir.com. When prompted for the organization code, use the code below for the site you wish to visit.
MacDowell Montessori School
6415 W. Mount Vernon Ave.
Milwaukee, 53213
Registration Code: w6415
Milwaukee Marshall High School
4141 N. 64th St.
Milwaukee, 53216
Registration Code: w4141
Pulaski High School
2500 W. Oklahoma Ave.
Milwaukee, 53215
Registration Code: w2500
For more information including a QR code to register, download a flyer.
COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
COVID-19 vaccine is available FREE for all Wisconsin residents age 5 and older. Health insurance is NOT needed. Call the hotline at (414) 286-6800 for questions, to schedule an appointment or home visit, or to speak with a nurse.
Milwaukee Health Dept. Clinics
Northwest Health Center, 7630 W. Mill Rd.
Southside Health Center, 1639 S. 23rd St.
Mondays & Fridays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12 - 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Menomonee Valley Site, 2401 W. St. Paul Ave.
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Vaccines are also available throughout the city at many pharmacies including CVS and Walgreens. Visit the Milwaukee Health Department COVID-19 Vaccine page (available in English, Spanish, and Hmong) for more information about COVID-19 vaccine locations.
Stay Connected!
MPS offers tools to help families find the information and support they need. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, download the MPS App for updates, and follow us on social media. The Parent Coordinator at your child's school can also assist.
Infinite Campus Parent Portal Technical Support
Live Parent Portal (Infinite Campus) support is available from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday.
To recover a username/password: Parents/guardians should email parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. Include the parent/guardian name, child’s name, birth date, and a contact number. If you do not receive a phone call or email within 24 hours, please call (414) 475-8159 for further assistance.
For assistance setting up a new Parent Portal account: Parents/guardians may call (414) 475-8159 or email parentportal@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
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Milwaukee Board of School Directors
Upcoming Meetings: April
If you'd like to follow the meetings of the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, visit the Milwaukee Board of School Directors page to find the meeting schedule, agendas, and links to watch or listen to live meetings. Instructions for public testimony are also offered on this page.
Regular Monthly Board Meeting: Thurs. Apr. 21, 2022, 5:30 P.M.
