South Division HS virtual; threat received at building Wednesday

Students with Milwaukee's South Division High School are virtual on Thursday, Feb. 10 – after staff received a call early Wednesday about a potential threat at the school building.

South Division High School shooting threat made: MPS

A lockdown at Milwaukee's South Division High School was lifted Wednesday afternoon after a school shooting threat was made, MPS told FOX6 News.

Milwaukee Rufus King High School shooting, man charged
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A Milwaukee man is charged in the shooting outside Rufus King High School that injured five, including four teens.

MPS COVID policy could change, masks stay

During a public hearing Thursday, Feb. 10, Milwaukee Public Schools leaders will review the district's COVID policy which currently involves moving a school to virtual learning if 3% or more of the population tests positive.

Milwaukee Rufus King shooting, MPS responds to parent frustrations
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Leaders of Milwaukee Public Schools took part in a town hall at Rufus King High School after five people were shot outside a basketball game. Parents said they're frustrated with what they call a lack of communication from school staff.

Milwaukee Rufus King shooting, MPS responds to parent frustrations

Leaders of Milwaukee Public Schools took part in a town hall at Rufus King High School after five people were shot outside a basketball game. Parents said they're frustrated with what they call a lack of communication from school staff.

Rufus King walkout: Students demand support after 5 shot

Students at Milwaukee's Rufus King High School held a walkout Friday afternoon, demanding a stop top gun violence after five people were shot.

MPS virtual kindergarten enrollment fair Saturday

Milwaukee Public Schools will host a virtual kindergarten enrollment fair on Saturday to help families explore schools and choices for Fall 2022.

Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal
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Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.

Proposed MPS breakup, Gov. Evers reacts to GOP proposal

Republican lawmakers in Madison are circulating a bill that would dismantle Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) – dividing it into smaller districts.

Milwaukee's ALBA, Parkside Schools virtual over COVID concerns

Milwaukee Academia de Lenguaje y Bellas Artes and Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts will move to virtual learning starting Thursday, Feb. 3 over COVID concerns.

MPS breakup: Republicans propose splitting school district

Republican state legislators propose breaking up Milwaukee Public Schools, and expanding school voucher eligibility to all students.

Shooting near Rufus King HS; 5 wounded after social media dispute

Milwaukee police say a dispute over Facebook led to a fight between two females and gunfire outside of Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening, Feb. 1. Five females were wounded by that gunfire – and an adult male is being sought.

Social media dispute leads to fight, gunfire outside Rufus King High School
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Milwaukee police say a dispute over Facebook led to a fight between two females and gunfire outside of Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening, Feb. 1.

Milwaukee police, MPS offer update after 5 people shot near Rufus King HS
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Milwaukee police along with Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Keith Posley and Acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson are speaking on Wednesday morning, Feb. 2 after five people were shot near Rufus King High School on Tuesday evening.

Fernwood Montessori moves to virtual learning

Fernwood Montessori School will move to virtual learning starting Monday, Jan. 30, Milwaukee Public Schools announced Sunday.

Milwaukee school gets $100K athletic field grant, Packers announce

The Green Bay Packers announced a $100,000 grant to install an artificial turf field at Milwaukee's Washington High School of Information Technology.