Milwaukee Public Schools is announcing two changes to the early start school calendar for fall 2023. These changes do not impact schools on the traditional start calendar.
November 10, 2023—Student Attendance Day for Early Start Middle and High School Students: This date was previously a non-attendance day for students. Students on the early start calendar will now attend school on Friday, November 10, 2023. This is a non-attendance day for K-8 students and a Records Day for K-8 teachers.
December 21, 2023— Student Attendance Day for Early Start Elementary and K8 Students: This date was previously a non-attendance day for students. Students on the early start calendar will now attend school on Thursday, December 21, 2023. This is a non-attendance day for Middle and High School students and a Records Day for Middle and High School teachers.
2023-24 MPS School Year Calendars
2023-24 Pay Schedule
Teachers, School Counselors, and Speech Pathologists (191-Day Work Year)
Accountant/Bookkeepers, Librarians, Nurses, and Social Workers (200-Day Work Year)
- Early Start – Accountant/Bookkeepers and Non Accountant/Bookkeepers
- Traditional – Accountant/Bookkeepers Only
- Traditional – Non-Accountant/Bookkeepers Only
Educational Assistants (Paraprofessionals, Safety Assistants, etc.) (187-Day Work Year)
Handicapped Children’s Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurse (189-Day Work Year)
Food Service Managers (191-Day Work Year)
Substitute Teachers, Building Service Helpers I, and Food Service Assistants (Bi-weekly pay schedule 2022-23) Additional pay for substitute teachers begins on the 21st day in an assignment. The additional pay is on a four (4) week hold back which is different from the usual two (2) week hold back for regular assignments.
2023-24 Educational Assistant, Children’s Handicapped Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurse Workdays
Educational assistants, CHA, and LPN, can use the list below to see which non-student days are workdays. For a full work-year summary (including holidays and breaks), click on your individual calendar (early start or traditional).