Milwaukee South News

This week, the FPS District released its latest newsletter, which highlights recent developments and events within the school district, including a significant ceremony and upcoming activities.

The newsletter begins with a message from Dr. Annalee Bennin about the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Community Ed & Rec Center (CERC). It also lists several upcoming important dates for the district community to note.

In district news, FPS announced the recipients of the 2025 Herb Kohl Teacher Fellows. There is a wrap-up of the 7th Grade Washington DC Trip and information on the appointment of a second School Resource Officer for the 2025-26 school year. Other updates include the Beyond 18 Transition Services Mock Interviews and a call to advocate for public school funding. Families are reminded that registration for the three-week Saber Pre-School program ends on April 17, and the Harvest of the Month is lettuce.

At the Saber Center for the Performing Arts, the upcoming events schedule for April and May includes concerts for the season.

Community Ed & Rec has introduced new registration software, ARUX, and announced that the Summer Recreation Guide will be available online soon, with registration opening on May 1.

The Franklin Educational Foundation invites the community to participate in a Spring Pickleball Tournament happening on April 26, encouraging residents to register.

Updates from the Board of Education include briefs from the April 9 meeting, a highlight on Friends of Franklin: Hiller Ford, and an announcement for the next board meeting scheduled for April 23.

The newsletter concludes with calls to action, offering opportunities to work with FPS and showcasing community events and flyers.

To read the full newsletter, stakeholders are encouraged to click the link provided by the district.