Milwaukee Public Schools referendum: $252M question faces voters
There is a $252 million question on many of your ballots. Milwaukee voters will decide whether to raise their taxes to boost Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS referendum: School staff cuts possible, principal says
The debate over MPS' big-ticket ballot item is heating up. Maryland Avenue Montessori School teachers provided a glimpse of what the vote could mean.
MPS referendum: Early voting opens with school funding on ballot
Milwaukee residents will soon vote on the future of Milwaukee Public Schools. A referendum seeks $252 million to bolster the MPS budget.
Visual lessons: MPS teacher dresses up for Women's History Month
March is Women's History Month and one Milwaukee Public Schools teacher is taking her lesson plan to the next level.
MPS funding referendum, Mandela Barnes voices support
Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes on Thursday voiced support for the upcoming Milwaukee Public Schools funding referendum.
Milwaukee Public Schools calendar changes due to January cancellations
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Monday, Feb. 12. it must make changes to school calendars this semester to make up for school days lost because of extreme weather in January.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Tuesday due to cold temperatures
Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 16 due to the cold temperatures.
MLK Day service project brings art to schools
More than 250 volunteers gave their time to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, Jan. 15.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Friday due to weather
Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 12 due to inclement weather.
MPS board OKs referendum question to boost funding
Milwaukee Public Schools will ask for your vote and your money to help plug a $200 million budget shortfall this spring.
Milwaukee Public Schools closed Tuesday due to weather
Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 9 due to inclement weather.
Children's Wisconsin, MPS athletic trainers partnership
In Milwaukee, Children's Wisconsin is partnering with MPS for an athletic trainer program in hopes to help student-athletes stay healthy.
MPS 'financial crisis,' referendum considered to cover shortfall
School districts across Wisconsin are facing budget shortfalls and now the Milwaukee Public Schools board is sounding the alarm on the issue.
MPS moving to single, districtwide calendar next school year
Milwaukee Public Schools will move from two school calendars to a single, districtwide calendar, beginning with the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
MPS Battle of the Drumlines at Rufus King: 'It was a big crowd'
The Milwaukee Public Schools "Battle of the Drumlines" at Rufus King High School put seven school groups to the test Saturday, Dec. 9.
Substitute teacher monthly incentive; MPS to offer $500 boost
Starting in January, Milwaukee Public Schools is offering a monthly incentive to eligible substitute teachers in the district.
Milwaukee school bus fight; woman arrested, police investigating
A fight between a mother and a school bus driver got heated Thursday morning on Milwaukee’s north side.
Mental health; Wisconsin teens face growing, daily challenges
Our youth are dealing with concerns on a whole different level than other generations – and it’s taking a toll on them.
MPS teacher allegedly hit student, charges possible: police
Milwaukee police are investigating an allegation that a teacher hit a student at school on Wednesday morning, Oct. 18 at Story Elementary School.