More about Tristen…Tristen Porter is an 8th-grade student who has been at MAS since 1st grade. He sees himself as a role model, as he should, especially as he has been on High Honor Roll EVERY YEAR of his academic career! His favorite color is royal blue. He is tall for a 13-year-old, standing at… Read more »
About Ms. Ghee…Ms. Ghee has been MAS’ 8th grade Science Teacher for 3 years. A mantra that is getting Ms. Ghee through this demanding time is “ I can and I will because others are depending on me”. In fact, Ms. Ghee has many depending on her as she juggles virtual learning with four wonderful… Read more »
We are excited to announce that MAS has been awarded a $1000 grant. This grant comes from the Pi Beta Phi sorority and their FDS500 program. MAS was nominated by the Marquette University chapter. This grant will be used to purchase $1000 worth of new book from First Book. This grant stems from the sorority’s… Read more »
Dear “extended family” of MAS,As I planned for August 31st, the start of the 2020-21 school year, I had to consider the challenges the spring and summer brought to our country and city; specifically to Black and Brown families and children growing up in poverty. COVID-19 provides a painful reminder that issues in our country become crises… Read more »
As schools shift to serve students remotely during the COVID-19 crisis, some are emerging as standouts. These schools aren’t stopping at basic worksheet packets and instead are offering students coordinated, school-wide, comprehensive distance learning. City Forward Collective is highlighting these schools to spread best practices and encourage others to keep students moving forward. Read full article
All COVID-19 MAS Communication, frequently asked questions and resources are listed in the COVID-19 Updates Tab on the MAS Website. “We are living through a very unique and challenging time and yet our priority remains to keep our staff and students safe.” – Mr. Anthony McHenry, CEO
“Gary worked tirelessly to invigorate institutions throughout Milwaukee to nurture, cultivate, and inspire some of our greatest minds.” 1 We are sad to announce that Gary Grunau passed away on Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 after his long battle with brain cancer. Gary was one of the founding board members of Milwaukee Academy of Science and… Read more »
Milwaukee Academy of Science is delighted to be awarded one of the eight grants on behalf of the Burke Foundation. We look forward to investing the grant to increases general operations including instructional technology, instructional support staff, and administrative support. The Burke Foundation was founded by late Richard Burke, former chairperson of Trek Bicycle…. Read more »
T. Michael Bolger, who founded MAS nearly 20 years ago, has left an incredible legacy in the Milwaukee Academy of Science and many other Milwaukee instituions. The school staff and Board of Directors remembers T. Michael Bolger as deeply passionate about children, learning, and the health sciences. Mr. Bolger served on the Board through 2012…. Read more »
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the annual Partnership Celebration held last week Thursday. Over 25 community partners and sponsors were in attendance to help MAS celebrate this years accomplishments! Volunteer of the year award was won by Susan Chase. Project of the year was won by Marquette University and Discovery World…. Read more »
