MPS eyes shifting 7th, 8th graders to high schools in facilities plan
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius floats the idea of seventh and eighth grades moving to high school campuses, as part of a 10-year facilities plan.
MPS welcomes students on first day of 2025-26 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools will celebrate the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Browning School.
Milwaukee Riverside University High School closed Tuesday due to chemical spill
Riverside University High School will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 2 due to cleanup from a chemical spill involving old science equipment.
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders speak ahead of 1st day of class
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Missy Zombor and other district leaders spoke to the media.
Milwaukee Public Schools; lead, flood remediation being handled
Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.
Wisconsin releases another $17M to MPS, funds previously withheld
MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.
MPS Run Back to School returns for 18th year despite flood challenges
As Milwaukee Public Schools deals with flood damage, the "Run Back to School" returned for its 18th year on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Wisconsin releases $16 million in aid to Milwaukee Public Schools
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released more than $16 million in state aid to Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS lead crisis; district making progress in remediation efforts
Milwaukee Public Schools is making progress on its plan to remediate lead hazards in dozens of the older schools.
MPS summer town halls offer community chance to raise concerns
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius met with parents, students and teachers to find out what matters to them on Monday.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead concern; Brown Street Academy clear
Milwaukee Public Schools announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Brown Street Academy, after renovation and painting addressed lead risks at the school.
MPS lead crisis; officials optimistic ahead of new school year
Milwaukee Public Schools is actively working on lead cleanup ahead of the new school year, after multiple schools had high lead levels, prompting closures in the spring.
Rufus King teacher sexual misconduct case; plea entered, sentence handed down
Erica Allemang-Reinke, a former Milwaukee Rufus King High School teacher accused of sexually harassing four student athletes, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 15.
MPS lead hazards: Westside Academy cleared after stabilization work
The City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Westside Academy of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, July 1.
Milwaukee Public Schools board member investigated for misconduct
A search warrant obtained by FOX6 News shows the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is investigating a member of the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors for misconduct in office.
MPS: Record 1,000+ graduates offered scholarships, grants
Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday announced $113 million in scholarships and grants were offered to a district record 1,056 graduates.