Vote Yes for MPS

12/19/2024

Lex Crump and Amiracle Evans, both students of Mr. Raymond Roberts' music class, have made their school and state proud by being named winners in the highly prestigious National YoungArts competition.
They are the only singers from Wisconsin to receive this distinguished honor this year.

At Milwaukee High School of the Arts, two extraordinary students are hitting high notes of achievement in their music journeys.

12/17/2024

Because of the 2024 referendum, music is alive and thriving in MPS! 🎶

Did you know MPS has expanded its music offerings? More schools, more instruments, more opportunities! Check out these MPS music facts:

▪️ 6 MPS schools have new drumlines this school year, producing 7 new drumlines in all

▪️ MPS has 133 music staff members, up from 125 in 2023-24

▪️ 20 schools received investments in 2023-24, with more on the way

▪️ Music students improve their memory and information retention

▪️ Music education advances math, reading, and language arts skills, along with reasoning and problem solving

▪️ Playing instruments sharpens fine motor skills

Band and orchestra are growing exponentially at MPS!
https://mps.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/en/District/2024-Referendum.htm

05/03/2024

Thank you to the voters of Milwaukee who helped make music education a reality for our students and opportunities like the MPS Biennial Music Festival possible. Over 3,500 students from 75 schools spent the last two nights demonstrating exactly what a great music education can provide for our students and communities.

04/30/2024

"Much of the music program expansion is thanks to a referendum approved by Milwaukee voters in 2020, which allowed the district to collect more tax revenue and add teaching positions. Despite statewide shortcomings in education funding causing cuts across Wisconsin this year, Garcia said she hopes MPS will keep its music teachers and fill some vacancies thanks to voters passing another referendum this April to avert major cuts.

The festival is a thank-you to Milwaukee residents for supporting the schools, Garcia said. It also comes on the 100th anniversary of MPS' first citywide music festival in 1924."

Referendums approved by voters in 2020 and 2024 allowed MPS to add and keep music teachers at nearly every school.

04/04/2024

Thanks to Milwaukee voters, MPS can continue to provide a quality music education to students.

We did it! Milwaukee Public Schools has been recognized as a ! Let’s celebrate the district’s dedication to music education for all students.

04/03/2024

We did it, Milwaukee! The referendum passed with 51% support from voters! Thanks to the 262 volunteers who spent the last month and a half knocking on well over 10,000 doors and making countless texts and phone calls educating voters about the importance of passing this referendum for MPS students and families. Because of your efforts and votes, Milwaukee kids will have a brighter future and continue to have the funding, programming, resources, and staffing they need to achieve.

04/02/2024

Still over an hour to get to the polls before they close at 8pm and students across Milwaukee. Let's make sure our kids continue to have full access to art, music, library, gym, and vocational and technical skills, as well as high-quality educators. Our kids can't wait for the funding they need.

04/02/2024

When we have strong public schools, we have strong communities.

04/02/2024

We have a chance to ensure Milwaukee Public School students continue to expand art and music, gym, and libraries with today's election. because strong public schools result in strong communities.

You have until 8pm TODAY to Vote Yes for MPS.

04/02/2024

MPS has invested in music education in the district considerably in the last four years, but these gains are on the line in today's election. to ensure students continue to receive this vital programming.

These investments include:

• Enhanced music programs at 90 schools, reaching 27,000 more
students
• New musical instruments and equipment in 90 schools, including
two new piano labs

You have until 8pm TODAY to Vote Yes for MPS.

04/02/2024

The polls are open until 8pm tonight and MPS families are hoping you'll to protect the many investments made in art, music, library, and physical education the last four years.

Those investments include:

• Expanded art offerings for thousands of students at 56 schools
• Enhanced music programs at 90 schools, reaching 27,000 more
students
• New musical instruments and equipment in 90 schools, including
two new piano labs
• Increased access to school libraries due to 48 new staff positions
• Greater access to sports, gym class, and wellness activities in 57
schools through 32 new physical education teacher positions
• Early childhood education enhanced by updates to classrooms
and additional teachers at 62 schools
• Supports for student health and well-being through the
addition of 18 school counselors, 15 school nurses, 12 school
psychologists, 15 school social workers, and six restorative
practices coaches