Milwaukee girl left outside closed day care after bus driver drop-off
A 6-year-old Milwaukee girl says she feared for her life after being left outside a closed day care Monday afternoon, Oct. 13, by her bus driver.
Sexual assault, child enticement; MPS employee found not guilty
A Waukesha County jury found a Milwaukee Public Schools employee not guilty of sexually assaulting a child in 2023.
Bay View High School teacher wins $100K national teaching prize
A Milwaukee Public Schools' teacher on Tuesday morning, Sept. 30 was recognized for teaching excellence by Harbor Freight Tools for Schools.
Milwaukee child abuse probe; paraprofessional accused of hitting child
Milwaukee police are investigating an alleged case of child abuse that occurred at Grantosa Drive School on the city's northwest side on Thursday, Sept. 18.
Milwaukee Public Schools lead-screening clinics; 3 more scheduled
Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Friday, Sept. 12, that it will have three lead-screening clinics for its students and other children in the community.
MPS lead risk: Schools built before 1950 cleared, work to continue
Milwaukee Public Schools announced all schools serving elementary students, built before 1950, have been cleared of lead risks.
MPS lead risk: Pre-1950 elementary buildings clear
Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Friday, Sept. 5 that all 50 MPS schools built before 1950 that serve elementary students are cleared of lead risks. The final two schools received clearances Thursday night.
MPS studying new facilities plan
Milwaukee Public Schools? new superintendent is contemplating big changes to the district, the latest as MPS considers closures and mergers.
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.
MPS back-to-school finances
We are just days away from the start of the new school year for Milwaukee Public school Students. MPS leaders gathered at one campus where where a number of topics were discussed including the district's finances.
MPS back-to-school safety preps
As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) gets ready for the new school year, safety is top of mind, especially after the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
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.