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Getting Involved

As a parent, you are one of the key ingredients needed to ensure that your child has a safe and educational school experience, Several things you can do to aid your child’s education include:
  • Join your school’s parent organization, school governance council, or through an MPS Volunteering Program
  • Ask what opportunities and resources are offered for parents and select those that best meet your family's needs
  • Visit your school’s parent center to talk with other parents and learn more about your school’s educational program as well as the MPS Learning Targets
  • Keep in close communication with your children’s teachers and administrators
  • Know your Rights and Responsibilities

Remember, school staffs are there to help you make the educational experience positive for all families.
Listed below are some things you can do to support your children:
  • Turn off the television and read to your children.
  • Visit the library on a regular basis to borrow books and use the computers
  • Plan on attending parent conferences and other school programs and activities.
  • Make sure you know your children’s friends and where your children are at all times.
  • Set consistent bedtimes to assure 8-9 hours of sleep.
  • Plan for three nutritious meals per day.
Remember, you are your children's first and most important teacher.

Please contact Central Services at (414) 475-8448 or the MPS Parent Center at (414) 475-8467 with any additional questions or concerns.
MPS Non-Discrimination Notice
Nondiscrimination Notice

It is the policy of the Milwaukee Public Schools, as required by section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, that no person will be denied admission to any public school or be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular, extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or other program or activity because of the person�s sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.

This policy also prohibits discrimination under related federal statutes, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (race, color, and national origin), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (sex), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (disability), and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (disability).

The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

  • For section 118.13, Wisconsin Statutes, federal Title IX:
    Patricia Gill, Director, Office of Family Services, Room 133, Milwaukee Public Schools,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181
  • For Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), federal Title II:
    Jeff Molter, 504/ADA Coordinator for Students, MPS Department of Special Services,
    5225 West Vliet St., P. O. Box 2181, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53201-2181. (414) 475-8139 TTD: (414) 475-8139