Milwaukee Public Schools celebrates renovated pool and gym floor at Riverside University High School
Milwaukee Public Schools is excited to announce the unveiling of the pool and gym floor at Riverside University High School!
This project was made possible through the federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund, which was established to support school districts in safely reopening, maintaining operations, and addressing the impact of COVID-19 on students’ social and emotional well-being.
The renovation reflects the voices of our students, staff, and community, who prioritized upgrades to athletic facilities as part of the ESSER funding initiative. The newly renovated pool and gym will enhance physical education programming and serve as a venue for Milwaukee City Conference athletic competitions and team practices.
Key upgrades to the gym included new, motorized bleachers, an updated sound system, and a refurbished and repainted floor. The Riverside pool now features updated bleachers, improved lighting, vibrant school branding, a state-of-the-art scoreboard display and timing system, a refreshed interior, and essential mechanical system upgrades. Additionally, the pool now boasts new starting blocks and lane dividers.
Thanks to ESSER funds, the district also updated and reopened the South Division High School fieldhouse, the South Division High School pool, and seven tennis courts during the past year. Stay tuned for further announcements involving additional renovations of MPS fieldhouses, stadiums, pools, and gym floors—all aimed at providing Milwaukee Public Schools students with top-notch facilities where they can excel and compete with pride!