Messmer Catholic Schools :: News & Events

Messmer President, Brother Bob Smith, honored by Thurgood Marshall College Fund

Br. Bob Smith received the Thurgood Marshall College Fund Legacy Award on May 8, 2008. The Thurgood Marshall College Fund is dedicated to being the premier organization in Black Higher Education that develops and prepares a new generation of leaders by providing resources, opportunities and advocacy to historically Black colleges, students and alumni. The Legacy Award is given to individuals who have been committed themselves to creating opportunities to individuals both locally and nationally. Recipients like Br. Bob have left a legacy which generations will remember in the areas of education, law or civic duty. For more information on Br. Bob’s professional accomplishments, click here.

Messmer Principal, Jeff Monday, honored for professional achievements

Messmer Catholic Schools' Principal, Jeff Monday, was honored by Marquette University High School with the Alumni Merit Award at the school's 150th Anniversary Celebration Mass on July 21, 2007. A 1984 graduate of MUHS, he received this award on the basis of distinguished professional achievements. Mr. Monday began his career at Messmer High School in 1988 and has served as Principal since 1997. For more information on Mr. Monday's professional accomplishments, please click here.

Messmer hosted Tommy Thompson's official launch for presidential bid

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson formally announced his presidential bid to the crowd Wednesday, April 4, 2007 before a thousand students, relatives, officials and supporters at Messmer High School. Thompson, a long-time supporter and friend of Messmer Catholic Schools, celebrated this monumental occasion in the Tommy G. Thompson Athletic Center, the gymnasium that was named after him in recognition of his leadership in the Milwaukee Parental School Choice Program.

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Messmer assumes management of St. Leo's Catholic Urban Academy

Messmer Catholic Schools announced it will assume the administrative management responsibilities of St. Leo Elementary School, 2458 W. Locust St., one of two schools in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s Catholic Urban Academies, effective immediately.

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee initiated discussions with Messmer about the administration and management of St. Leo’s. After careful consideration, Messmer believes that this move will help broaden its ability to serve more Milwaukee students.

Under the agreement with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Messmer Catholic Schools will oversee operations at St. Leo School for the 2007-08 school year.

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Messmer announces 80th Anniversary Celebration

Messmer High School invites all alumni and friends to Messmer’s 80th Anniversary Celebration, scheduled for Sunday, March 25, 2007. The event will include a Mass at noon and Open House from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at Messmer High School. The celebration will continue later that evening with Messmer’s Athletic Hall of Fame Awards Dinner at Serb Hall.

All friends of Messmer are welcome and encouraged to attend. For more information on registration, please contact 414-264-5440 or click here for more information.

Turkey Drive

Through the Campus Ministry program at Messmer High School, students distributed turkeys and Thanksgiving meal baskets to those in need before the holiday weekend. Every year, the House of Peace, a Capuchin ministry partner with Messmer, organizes the Thanksgiving drive that benefits families in need throughout Milwaukee. Messmer students worked along side Milwaukee Bucks players to ensure all those in need received supplies.

Family Fun Night at the YMCA

Messmer Preparatory students, families, and friends were invited to Family Fun Night at the Wauwatosa YMCA on November 17, 2006. The event was part of a Health and Wellness initiative at the Prep School geared toward receiving the Governor's School Health Award. Some of the activities, for all age levels, included floor hockey, swimming, and kickball. This was a great community event enjoyed by all who participated. “This was the highest turn out we’ve had all year,” Christine, YMCA Family Fun Night coordinator.

Godspell

This fall, Messmer High School revived a long tradition of musicals, dating back over eight decades, with its production of Godspell. Over 20 students making up the cast and crew performed for fellow students, parents, and friends of Messmer at three performances held November 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th. This year’s production was directed by English/Drama teacher Maripat Wilkinson with vocal direction by Choir teacher Erin Foy Pann and choreography by English teacher Liz Fernholz. Godspell was a great fit with our spiritual theme: “Let your light shine” with its content from the Gospel of Matthew and the opportunity it created for these students to shine through their talent and hard work.

Build a Book Event

Messmer kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students invited their parents and guardians to Messmer's Build a Book event on October 12, 2006. Sponsored by the Messmer Prep Literacy Team, this activity took place during the Scholastic Book Fair Week to support the school's focus on literacy. Each student wrote and illustrated a story. After completing the "book," students received certificates of publication and had their pictures taken in the Messmer Author Chair.