Heat closes MPS schools early
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The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.

Heat closes MPS schools early, A/C funding issues

The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.

Weather closes MPS early Wednesday

Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced schools will close early Wednesday, Aug. 25 “due to the weather forecast.”

MPS football games canceled; dispute over athlete registration

It's been 18 months of waiting for Friday night lights to return to the gridiron – only to have the season openers canceled for some high schools.

New STEM program in sports data at MPS school
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Taking what students learn in the classroom and applying it to the real world – that is what a new program at Golda Meir School is looking to do.

MPS transportation issues as students return to class
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Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.

Bus driver shortage as MPS early start students return

Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.

Some MPS students return to the classroom
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Milwaukee Public Schools began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar. The academic year started in person for students at more than 40 schools throughout the district.

MPS Job Fair: Hiring teachers, support staff

Milwaukee Public Schools is set to host an in-person job fair Saturday at Bradley Tech High School.

Back-to-School Health Fair on south side

The push for safe classrooms is critical as the Milwaukee Health Department hosts its second Back-to-School Health Fair.

Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest
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A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.

Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest

A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.

COVID vaccine at Milwaukee health fair, Zoo Pass incentive

Milwaukee's health commissioner fought back tears as she made an emotional plea to get vaccinated against the coronavirus during an event discussing Back-to-School Health Fairs.

MPS seeks input on relief fund allocation
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As school districts plan their fall re-opening, addressing the impact and fallout from COVID-19 is still very much at the forefront.

Community listening sessions aid MPS in relief money allocation

Community members in Milwaukee are being asked to help prioritize relief dollars to help kids get the safe and high-quality education that is needed at Milwaukee Public Schools.

CDC: Vaccinated students, teachers can ditch masks; MPS to require

Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks, new CDC guidance says. It also suggests flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.

MPS to require masks as CDC drops guidance for vaccinated students, teachers
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Fully vaccinated teachers and students can skip the masks — or so says brand new CDC guidance. They also suggest flexibility for local districts to make their own calls.

MPS transportation partnership for fall
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As Milwaukee Public Schools' leaders prepare for in-person classes five days a week come fall, they're making sure transportation goes off without a hitch.