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Introducing the Classroom Support Fund!

August 31, 2023

Did you know that more than 90% of teachers pay for classroom supplies out of pocket? School supplies matter.  They empower teachers to be creative and motivate young people to fully engage in learning. The MPS Foundation’s new Classroom Support Fund, presented in 2023 by Educators Credit Union, is focused on providing resources to the classrooms…

Welcome to our Summer Fundraiser campaign!

June 7, 2023

At the MPS Foundation, we are committed to providing vital services to MPS students, families, teachers, and schools. This year, we are excited to bring you a special Summer Fundraiser in place of our annual gala. Our goal is to raise $20,000 in general funds over a two-day period, and we need your support to…

Battle of the Chefs 2019

September 5, 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…

2019 Celebration of Scholars

June 5, 2019

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…

United Nations World Fair

April 12, 2019

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…

Author Paul Noth Visits MPS

February 2, 2019

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…

2018 Alumni Awards Dinner

October 10, 2018

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…

Hidden Figures

October 6, 2017

MPS Foundation kicks off fundraising campaign to launch the next generation of STEM heroes Thanks to the generous support of a group of African-American community leaders, more than 10,000 MPS students will have the opportunity to attend a screening of Hidden Figures, the hit movie that tells the incredible story of three brilliant African-American women…