Forest Home Avenue School

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We’re proud to help young readers in bilingual learning communities build strong foundations in reading—an initiative that wouldn’t be possible without our dedicated partners, including the team at Forest Home Avenue School in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over the past decade, our partnership has consistently delivered on the high-impact promise of Reading Corps, supporting nearly 400 students to date!

"Forest Home Avenue School has demonstrated what's possible through strong partnerships and high-quality interventions, with 72.7% of students exceeding their reading goals and 97.7% showing improvement," reports Reading Corps Coaching Specialist Marisol Adame. Outcomes like this could not be achieved without the hard work of our tutors and the team of administrators who have provided such consistent support over the years.

Thank you, Forest Home Avenue School, for your continued partnership and commitment to ensuring all students are strong readers!

Interested in partnering with Reading Corps or one of our other education programs? Go to ReadingandMath.org/Partner.

Forest Home Avenue School

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a dedicated time to recognize and celebrate the neurodiverse community. This includes individuals with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, Tourette’s syndrome, and other neurological differences. The week aims to raise awareness about neurodiversity, promoting understanding and acceptance while challenging stereotypes and misconceptions.

Forest Home students will be celebrating by having adaptive specials that include activities that are accessible to ALL students. Students will have accessible activities in their library, art, music, and gym classes.

Our celebrations are being funded by our friends at 7 Mile Fair!

❄️🚨 ALERT: Due to weather conditions, MPS is closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. All schools and district sites are closed. All district after-school, recreation, and other programs and events are canceled. Employees: See MPS email for details.

Please be safe.

Throughout the month, we celebrate the achievements, leadership, and lasting impact of women who have shaped our schools, communities, and world. We honor the educators, students, staff, families, and trailblazers—past and present—who inspire future generations every day.

Join us as we recognize the contributions, stories, and accomplishments of women across our district and beyond.

Schedule Reminders
📅 February 16:
No student attendance and school-based staff do not report. Central Services staff do report.

📅 February 17:
Student attendance day for Douglas, Rufus King Middle, Lincoln Center of the Arts, Morse, Roosevelt, and Wedgewood Middle.

No student attendance for other schools. School-based staff do report for records or professional development.

Have a great weekend!

ALERT: Due to weather conditions, all MPS schools and sites will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. All district after-school, recreation, and other programs and events are canceled. High school exams scheduled for Friday will take place on Tuesday. Schools are open tomorrow, Thursday, January 22 and we look forward to seeing everyone!

Attend a three-part educational workshop to support children with special needs. Adult MPS family members and guardians are invited.
🔹January 24, 9:30am–3:30pm
🔹February 7 & 21, 9:30am–3:30pm
Find out more and register mpsmke.com/43j7VOy

Milwaukee families - A bright future starts here!

It’s almost time to enroll your 3-, 4-, or 5-year-old in Kindergarten! Join us at one of our upcoming enrollment fairs or apply online 🎒 Apply by March 9 for the best chance to secure your first-choice school. mpsmke.com/enrolltoday

📚 January 31, 9am-noon
South Division High School
1515 W. Lapham Blvd.

📚February 21, 9am-noon
North Division High School
1011 W. Center St.

Classes resume Monday, January 5!
We can’t wait to welcome students back for a great start to the new year.