Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction

🥛🐮 June is Dairy Month!

Did you know that the USDA Special Milk Program (SMP) provides reimbursement to child care agencies and eligible camps for the milk they serve to children?

Milk options available through SMP include:

✅ Children age 1: Unflavored whole milk
✅ Children ages 2–5: Unflavored whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, or fat-free milk
✅ Children ages 6+: Unflavored or flavored whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, or fat-free milk

The program helps ensure participants receive the milk they need while providing financial support to participating organizations.

https://dpi.wi.gov/community-nutrition/join-non-school-smp

Business leaders of Wisconsin: there's still time to register for our virtual listening session at 1 p.m. today for the development of our Portrait of a Graduate initiative.

We can't wait to see you there!

Reminder: there is still time to register for our Portrait of a Graduate Business Leader Virtual Listening Session on Monday, June 22 from 1-2 p.m.

We want to hear from Wisconsin business leaders about how schools can better prepare students after they leave school to better integrate into the workforce.

Click the link below or scan the QR code and register to join us and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on June 22 to chat about the future of Wisconsin!

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Reminder: there is still time to register for our Portrait of a Graduate Business Leader Virtual Listening Session on Monday, June 22 from 1-2 p.m.

We want to hear from Wisconsin business leaders about how schools can better prepare students after they leave school to better integrate into the workforce.

Click the link below or scan the QR code and register to join us and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on June 22 to chat about the future of Wisconsin!

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🥒☀️ The Bureau of Community Nutrition participated in the Wisconsin Cucumber Crunch to close out SFSP Week.

The cucumber crunch celebrates Farm to School initiatives by crunching into locally and regionally grown cucumbers.

Advertise your event on social media or send photos of your crunch to [email protected]

For Juneteenth, here are valuable resources for the classroom to know the holiday, to deepen knowledge, and to honor the history of what today represents.

https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/great-juneteenth-resources-your-classroom

Today, we recognize Juneteenth - a day to celebrate freedom, reflect on our nation’s history, and honor the strength and resilience of African Americans in the fight for liberty and equal opportunity long after it was promised.

As our nation marks its 250th anniversary this year, Juneteenth reminds us that the promise of freedom was not shared equally from the start. It also reminds us of the progress we have made and the work that remains to ensure opportunity for everyone.

🌧️Rain is essential for healthy ecosystems, but too much of it can create challenges for water quality.

Featuring 2025 Wisconsin Teacher of the Year Brian Counselman, watch this episode of Field Notes on Climate from PBS Wisconsin Education to explore why, and hear how local efforts, including citizen science, are helping monitor and protect water resources!

Improving Watersheds with Water Quality Testing Rainfall and runoff impact water quality. Ami tracks efforts to protect our waterways.

As we recognize , the DPI reminds educators and staff of the many ways we can support LGBTQ youth.

One simple but meaningful way is to display an Out for Safe Schools badge, which sends a subtle but crucial message: “You can talk to me.”

Show Your Support for LGBTQ Youth this Pride Month:
https://dpi.wi.gov/news/dpi-connected/show-your-support-lgbtq-youth-pride-month

Don't forget to register for the 2026 Wisconsin Creativity Summit!

This event is being held virtually on August 21 from 7-8 pm and encourages K-12 educators, administrators, community members, and more to help develop and nurture the creative capabilities in children.

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qr2MJzEcQKWQAk5bRZ_k4Q #/registration

Today, the DPI and the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions are announcing a $300,000 competitive grant program to help support the expansion of financial literacy education statewide. This will greatly help students get a better understanding of finances and also better prepare them for a future outside of the classroom.

Grants may be used to engage students as active participants in financial literacy program development, foster cross-grade collaboration, explore school and community partnerships, and create professional development opportunities for educators.

Learn more here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WIDPI/bulletins/41c71d8