‘We’re very appreciative:’ Bucks player Khris Middleton donates $25K to MPS COVID-19 Relief Fund

Milwaukee Bucks player Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund, and his gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation. According to a press release, the two gifts will provide nearly 2,500 supply kits for students and families, filled…

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Khris Middleton donates $25,000 to MPS Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund

Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Khris Middleton has donated $25,000 to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation’s COVID-19 Relief Fund. His gift will be fully matched by the Joseph and Vera Zilber Family Trust Fund, through the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, according to a Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation press release.  MPS says the combined gifts will provide nearly 2,500…

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Battle of the Chefs 2019

On Sunday, October 13 from 4-7 pm at The Chef’s Table, six Milwaukee chefs will battle it out for local culinary students! Samantha Starr Events invites the community to sample local flavors and support culinary education in Milwaukee Public Schools at the Fourth Annual Battle of the Chefs. A portion of ticket sales, and 100% of the…

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Girls STEM Academy

This summer, Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) teamed up with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation to host a Girls STEM Academy from Monday, July 29 to Friday, August 2. The Academy brought 28 MPS middle school girls together for a week of experiential learning, mentorship, and career exploration in the STEM…

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2019 Celebration of Scholars

At the 4th Annual Celebration of Scholars on June 5, family, friends, scholarship donors, and community members gathered to celebrate and support the newest group of MPS Foundation scholarship recipients.  Thirteen scholarships totaling more than $100,000 were awarded to 22 students.  They are: Anderson Family Scholarship: Nur Azizah Rahimuddin, Washington High School of Information Technology April…

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United Nations World Fair

Students from 13 MPS schools took charge of the UWM Panther Arena on April 11 to share their knowledge of countries across the globe. Student displays included photos, maps, and important facts about each country and culture. Projects dug deep to explore the strengths and challenges of each nation and the role each country plays…

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Author Paul Noth Visits MPS

Celebrated author and cartoonist Paul Noth, an alumnus of Rufus King High School and Trowbridge School, made another visit to Milwaukee Public Schools on February 1st. He visited students at Metcalfe School to discuss writing, drawing, the creative process, and his notebook of Bad Ideas. He also visited Boswell Book Company in an event open…

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2018 Alumni Awards Dinner

More than 300 people gathered on October 10, 2018 to recognize outstanding alumni from Milwaukee Public Schools. Nine men and women plus a corporate partner were honored for their exemplary careers, community work, and support of Milwaukee Public Schools. Guests enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Italian Community Center and were treated to entertainment by…

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