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 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.

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.

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.

MPS first day of class shortened due to heat
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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
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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.

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.

MPS early start students return for 2023 school year

Milwaukee Public Schools on Monday, Aug. 14 began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar.

MPS launch free breakfast and lunch program for students

All students will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge at all MPS schools and MPS contracted schools.

MPS hiring event Aug. 16; openings for variety of positions

Milwaukee Public Schools is holding the third in a series of four monthly job fairs on Wednesday, Aug.16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

International Baccalaureate Program, 3 MPS grade schools accepted

Milwaukee Public Schools announced three of its grade schools have been accepted into the International Baccalaureate program after a multiyear application process.

MPS, Children’s Wisconsin partnering; provide athletic training services

Milwaukee Public Schools and Children’s Wisconsin are partnering to provide athletic training services at varsity athletic competitions beginning with the fall 2023 sports season.

Milwaukee teacher attacked, accused parent pleads not guilty

A parent accused of beating up an MPS teacher pleaded not guilty and was bound over for trial. That teacher said she's still dealing with injuries.

MPS Metcalfe Principal Gladney connects kids, parents, school
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Getting elementary school students to pay attention isn’t exactly easy, but Melinda Gladney has created a way to connect with students.

MPS scholarships, grants hit record $121M total for 2023 class

Milwaukee Public Schools graduates received a record-breaking $121 millions in scholarships and grants at the district's annual Scholarship Reveal Thursday,

MPS holding 4 job fairs; June through September

Milwaukee Public Schools is holding four job fairs — from June through September — to fill positions including teacher, paraprofessional, children’s health assistant, nurse, and food service worker.