Schools News
MPS Hamilton junior wins button-design contest for First Nations Studies College Access Program
MPS Hamilton junior, Keira Kilp, has emerged as the winner of the button-design contest for the First Nations Studies College Access Program. Keira, a junior at Hamilton High School, crafted a unique design that now adorns the buttons worn by students in the program. Her creation was unveiled at the program's end-of-year field trip on April 18.Keira's design, featuring a raised fist with feathers and the words "Still Here," was inspired by her passion for working with linoleum. Describing her process, Keira expressed, "I love working with linoleum. It’s fun. It’s like...
Record Number of MPS Students and Schools to Perform in Cantos de las Américas on May 10
About 390 students from 20 MPS schools will be participating in Cantos de las Américas, a musical tribute to education and a celebration of cultures, on Friday, May 10, at the Marcus Performing Arts Center in downtown Milwaukee. This year marks the largest participation ever in the event that has been honoring the diverse cultural backgrounds of Milwaukee Public Schools students since 1990.Dr. Rocío Trejo, MPS Bilingual Curriculum Specialist, highlighted the significance of the event, stating, “Cantos de las Américas serves to showcase the identity and culture of MPS...