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These findings, uncovered through separate case investigations by our Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program (CLPPP), in consultation with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), confirm lead hazards inside MPS buildings that exceed state safety standards. As the city’s public health authority, MHD is committed to providing timely updates and working torward long-term solutions to reduce lead exposure risks in school buildings.
2561 N 29th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
2461 W Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53206 (Operated by Children's Wisconsin)
1032 S Cesar E Chavez Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Below is an Up-to-date list of information, records, and resources on the ongoing lead hazard investigations in MPS schools. The City of Milwaukee Health Department will continue sharing these documents as they become available.
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Letter to District and School Board (February 5, 2025)
Letter to MPS Families and Staff (February 6, 2025)
Letter to MPS Families and Staff (February 27, 2025)
Progress Letter to MPS Families and Staff (March 13, 2025)
Golda Meir Basement Bathroom Deterioration Photos (January 10, 2025, pre MPS lead renovation work)
Initial Letter to Golda Meir Families (January 13, 2025)
Lead Risk Assessment: Golda Meir Lower Campus (January 31, 2025)
Water Samples: Golda Meir Lower Campus (February 4, 2025)
MHD Health Order: Golda Meir Lower Campus (February 6, 2025)
MHD and MPS Letter to Golda Families (English) (February 14, 2025)
MHD and MPS Letter to Golda Families (Spanish) (February 14, 2025)
Lead Risk Assessment: Kagel (February 5, 2025)
Water Samples: Kagel (February 7, 2025)
MHD Health Order: Kagel (February 12, 2025)
Progress Update Letter to Kagel Families - English (March 12, 2025)
Progress Update Letter to Kagel Families - Spanish (March 12, 2025)
Maryland Avenue Montessori Lead Risk Assessment (February 24, 2025)
Maryland Avenue Montessori Health Order (February 26, 2025)
Letter to Maryland Avenue Montessori Families (March 5, 2025)
Progress Updated Letter to Maryland Avenue Montessori Families (March 12, 2025)
Letter to Trowbridge Families and Staff (February 27, 2025)
Letter to Trowbridge Families and Staff (English) (March 4, 2025)
Letter to Trowbridge Families and Staff (Spanish) (March 4, 2025)
Trowbridge Lead Risk Assessment (March 5, 2025)
Trowbridge Water Samples (February 24, 2025)
Trowbridge Health Order (March 5, 2025)
Trowbridge Reopening Letter to Families (March 12, 2025)
Closure Letter to Starms Early Childhood Center Families and Staff (March 13, 2025)
Closure Letter to Fernwood Montesorri School Families and Staff (March 13, 2025)
Closure Letter to LaFollette School Families and Staff (March 13, 2025)
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