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 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.
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.
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.
School districts across Wisconsin are facing budget shortfalls and now the Milwaukee Public Schools board is sounding the alarm on the issue.
MPS considers funding options, referendum
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to explore funding options, including a possible referendum on the April 2024 ballot. The board says it is facing a budget shortfall and state aid hasn't kept up with inflation.
The Milwaukee Public Schools board voted to explore funding options, including a possible referendum on the April 2024 ballot. The board says it is facing a budget shortfall and state aid hasn't kept up with inflation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Milwaukee police are investigating an allegation that a teacher hit a student at school on Wednesday morning, Oct. 18 at Story Elementary School.
Milwaukee principal saves choking student, called a 'superhero'
A Milwaukee principal received another title at school this week – “superhero" – after he used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student.
A Milwaukee principal received another title at school this week – “superhero" – after he used the Heimlich maneuver to save a choking student.
MPS job fair Sept. 20; range of positions available
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a job fair on Sept. 20.
Milwaukee Public Schools will hold a job fair on Sept. 20.
Child sexual assault, Milwaukee man charged
A Milwaukee man is now charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child – the alleged crime taking place nearly a year ago.
A Milwaukee man is now charged with second-degree sexual assault of a child – the alleged crime taking place nearly a year ago.
Heat shortens MPS school day, budget frustrates teachers union
Milwaukee Public Schools students briefly went back to the classroom Tuesday, but extreme heat sent them home early. A budget debate raged as well.
Milwaukee Public Schools students briefly went back to the classroom Tuesday, but extreme heat sent them home early. A budget debate raged as well.
MPS welcomes students on first day of 2023-24 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to class for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools welcomes students back to class for the start of the 2023-24 school year.
MPS first day of class shortened due to heat
Milwaukee Public Schools students will have a partial first day of class to kick off the new school year.
Milwaukee Public Schools students will have a partial first day of class to kick off the new school year.
Safe water for all, thanks to $2.2M donation
Milwaukee Public Schools and Zurn Elkay team up to bring safe water to students and staff at schools.
Milwaukee Public Schools and Zurn Elkay team up to bring safe water to students and staff at schools.
Milwaukee drinking water filter donation, courtesy of Zurn Elkay
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. That partnership was kicked off with a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to MPS.
Zurn Elkay Water Solutions announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools. That partnership was kicked off with a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to MPS.
Extreme heat: Milwaukee Public Schools closed Thursday, Aug. 24
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Wednesday that it will close schools on Thursday, Aug. 24 to keep children and staff safe during predicted hot weather.