Milwaukee Schools Remain Closed Through End Of 2019–20 School Year

Press release from Milwaukee Public Schools:

April 17, 2020

On April 16, 2020, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers extended the Safer at Home order currently in place to stop the spread of coronavirus. The order will now remain in effect until May 26, 2020. In his order, the governor also declared that all Wisconsin schools will be closed for the remainder of the 2019–20 school year. Read the complete order in the governor’s bulletin. Please read the MPS statement following the governor’s announcement.

MPS understands that families will have many questions about their child’s school and education, and the district will be working diligently in the coming days to address students’ education needs and answer questions.

MPS has begun distributing electronic devices to families who need them in order for students to continue learning. Families: If you have not yet taken the district survey to receive a device, please click on the MPS Student Device and Internet Access Survey. All schools will make efforts to ensure students receive a device to continue learning at home. After you submit your survey, a staff member from your child’s school will contact you within a few days.

The district is also providing new online learning opportunities to reinforce academic skills, minimize instructional loss, and provide routine to help students stay engaged and connected during this extended school closure. Visit the Online Learning Resources page to see grade-specific information, community support, and virtual experiences. New instructional learning packets have also been made available as of April 14 at all Stop, Grab, and Go locations throughout the city.

For all information currently available, please visit the MPS COVID-19 Updates page. The Frequently Asked Questions document and other items will provide answers to many questions. If you have additional questions, the MPS Central Services switchboard is open for calls at (414) 475-8393. MPS also has a special hotline to provide assistance to families; call (414) 475-8900. Both lines are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

We thank everyone in advance for their patience as this public health situation continues to evolve. Please be assured that we will be working to serve the best interests of every MPS student.

This press release was produced by Milwaukee Public Schools. The views expressed here are the author’s own.