Milwaukee's Columbia Playfield park is getting a makeover
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee park is soon going to be getting a big makeover."Columbia Playfield," located near 14th and Chambers, is going to be totally transformed in the coming months by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.There will be a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court, and a splash pad.PHOTO GALLERY"The park has been around a long long time.
'I'm excited!' MPS students get standing ovation at Maple Tree Elementary on 1st day of school
MILWAUKEE -- More than 45,000 Milwaukee Public Schools students went back to class Tuesday morning, Sept. 4.
'It's going to be contagious:' MPS students are signing an attendance pledge
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' leaders are asking students to put it in writing.
'This is a momentous day:' Pulaski High School obtains International Baccalaureate status
MILWAUKEE -- Pulaski High School in Milwaukee graduated to an elite level of education on Thursday, July 19.
Cool Spots open at 5 MPS' playgrounds with heat advisory set to take effect this weekend
MILWAUKEE -- With temperatures rising in the Milwaukee area, and a heat advisory set to take effect for all of southeast Wisconsin from noon Friday, June 29 through 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, "Cool Spots" at five Milwaukee Public Schools' playgrounds opened Thursday morning.Cool Spots, water parks and splash pads are offered as an alternative to opening fire hydrants, which is illegal.According to a news release from City of Milwaukee Department of Public Works officials, when hydrants are opened improperly, the water rushes out uncontrolled, causing water pressure to drop in the area.
'Impressive feat:' Students in Milwaukee Public Schools earn record $86M in scholarships
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools' officials announced on Thursday, June 14 a record-breaking amount of scholarship dollars earned by students.The Class of 2018 received a total of $86,247,467 in scholarship offers.
Milwaukee Public Schools pass more than $1 billion budget
MILWAUKEE -- Facing millions in cuts, Milwaukee Public Schools have passed a more than $1 billion budget for next year.
'Learning a life skill:' Kitchen & classroom are one and the same for young MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- The kitchen and the classroom are one and the same when the Youth Chef Academy is involved.
MPS Superintendent to make cuts elsewhere to 'place money back in the classrooms'
MILWAUKEE -- A surprise victory for those opposing cuts to Milwaukee Public Schools.
5 takeways from outgoing MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver's exclusive interview with FOX6
MILWAUKEE -- After nearly six years with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) -- four as Superintendent -- Darienne Driver is no longer the head of Wisconsin's largest and most challenging school district.