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Congratulations to our Seeds Schools' Class of 2026 graduates! Seeds of Health Elementary 8th graders and Grandview, Tenor Cathedral Square, Tenor Journal Square, and Veritas seniors: we are so proud of you! Your school and this agency will always be a home for you, and your Seeds family can't wait to see how you grow next!



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Last week, Seeds of Health Elementary celebrated K5's Stepping Up Ceremony. The future really is bright for these new 1st graders!

At Seeds of Health, we don’t just graduate students; we nurture a family. Our schools become a "home" that students never truly leave. Many, like Diana and Erin, not only find their footing here – they return to lead, inspire, and give back to the next generation.

Diana and Erin’s journey began as best friends in elementary school on Milwaukee’s south side. Drawn to the nurturing, small school environment of Veritas, a Seeds of Health School, they graduated together in 2017. Today, they've chosen to return, both as alumni and leaders – Diana as an Administrative Assistant at Veritas, and Erin who supports students with unique learning needs while preparing to assume the role of 4th grade teacher at Seeds of Health Elementary this fall.

The mentorship and one-on-one attention they received as students stayed with them. Now, they are the ones providing that stability. This isn’t just a job for Diana and Erin. It’s a heartfelt commitment to the community that shaped their lives.

For Diana, the small school environment is at the heart of what makes Seeds of Health schools so special. "I know every single student in the school, and I feel like I know their families," Diana shared. "I know a lot of their situations, so I feel that much more connected to them." This deep, personal bond has fostered an enduring community where connections last a lifetime.

By making a gift to Seeds of Health, you're helping to build a community that feels like a true home – one where students return, lead, and inspire for years to come. https://bit.ly/4eZ9p8b

During the last two weeks of May, Tenor and Veritas High Schools conducted Justification Of Graduation, or, JOG. JOG gives each student making the next step in their journey the opportunity to present to a panel of staff, family, peers, and community members, showcasing their progress, achievements, aspirations, and understanding of a social issue that's important to them. As these students graduate, or begin their final year of high school at MATC in the case of our Tenor students, JOG is their chance to reflect, set goals, and think about their community in a caring, supportive setting.

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When Gio was a child at Seeds of Health, he was already surrounded by the small-school model that defines our mission. But for Gio, Seeds is more than a school -- it's a family legacy. Following in the footsteps of his sister, cousins, and aunt, Gio is the latest in his family to turn a Tenor education and his free year of college at MATC into a life-changing opportunity.

Today, that foundation has led him to a remarkable milestone: being named a 2026 All-In Milwaukee Scholar.

This fall, Gio heads to Marquette University to study nursing. For Gio, being an alum of Tenor High School means being a leader and a team player, qualities he'll bring to his studies and career.

Consider making a gift to Seeds of Health today to help ensure the next generation of Seeds families can continue to better our community. https://bit.ly/4eZ9p8b



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Meet Gio: Tenor Journal Square Graduate, All-In Scholar & Future Pediatric Nurse Gio is an All-In Milwaukee Scholar attending Marquette University i...

Tia Richardson of Cosmic Butterfly Design and her team are hard at work putting the finishing touches on the mural panels that the Tenor community painted during Community Painting Days in April. Some of our Tenor Journal and Tenor Cathedral students with an interest in art even had the chance to assist Tia with the project. We're counting down the days to the mural unveiling!
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For John Keene (Class of ‘24), it started with a career assessment during his junior year at Tenor, a Seeds of Health School. That moment sparked a realization that his interests and skills were a perfect match for the world of finance. It wasn't just an assessment; it was the beginning of a plan that changed his future.

Today, John is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has already secured an internship at RitzHolman. He attended MATC for one year through Tenor’s partnership with the college, enrolling in preliminary Accounting courses and learning the fundamentals of the field. At the same time, he began to draw on the strong work ethic and people skills he had always possessed.

John didn’t just learn accounting. With the help of Tenor’s guidance counselors, he learned that it’s always possible to reclaim your future. He credits Tenor with giving him the motivation to take advantage of his unique skills — to walk into career fairs with confidence, shake hands with prospective employers, and articulate his goals with clarity. John is on track to graduate in 2027 with dreams of one day opening his own accounting firm.

There are many more like John currently in our classrooms — students with future goals who just need the tools, the certifications, and the guidance to find their path.

Invest in a future leader -- make a gift to Seeds of Health today! https://bit.ly/4eZ9p8b

Flip to page 16 in Milwaukee Area Technical College's Transformations Magazine Annual Report for an inside look at Tenor High School's 20-year partnership with MATC!

Transformations Magazine Annual Report 2025 The 2025 Milwaukee Area Technical College annual report is an edition of Transformations. Transformations is published by Milwaukee Area Technical College Department of Marketing and Communications.