'Our future is the kids:' Bruce Weber, native son and MPS alum, honored at fundraising dinner
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of people came together at Discovery World Wednesday evening, Oct. 2 to honor alumni of Milwaukee Public Schools and raise money for students.
MPD: Student sets off firecracker at Riverside University HS, prompts evacuation
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
MILWAUKEE -- Police say a student at Riverside University High School in Milwaukee set off a firecracker as a prank on Friday afternoon, Sept. 27.That incident prompted an evacuation of the school.Officials say the student is in custody for disorderly conduct.
Christian Mothershead, accused of human trafficking, faces new bail jumping charge
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Mothershead, a man already accused of human trafficking and sexual assault, faces a new felony bail jumping charge, filed on Sept. 9.Mothershead, 46, is a Milwaukee Public Schools high school teacher who faces charges of human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force.
Attorney: Teacher accused of human trafficking 'immediately re-arrested' after victim claimed contact
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News on Tuesday, Sept. 10 confirmed a Milwaukee Public Schools teacher charged with human trafficking and second degree sexual assault/use of force contacted the victim in the case, leading to his re-arrest Saturday, Sept. 7.
More than 750 students at 5 Milwaukee schools received new backpacks filled with supplies
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
MILWAUKEE -- More than 750 Milwaukee students received new backpacks filled with school supplies Friday, Aug. 30.The "AT&T Pioneers" visited five Milwaukee schools to donate the backpacks and school supplies as part of their annual “Tools for Learning” project.Each year, the AT&T Pioneers work to raise money, purchase supplies, and stuff backpacks to help needy students start the school year fully supplied and ready to learn.Members of the AT&T Pioneers from Milwaukee, as well as Pioneers and employees from around the state, donated backpacks and supplies to the following five Milwaukee schools:
MPS seeks your feedback on education through survey, listening sessions
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced on Thursday, Aug. 22 the launch of a district survey designed to gather feedback from the community about important education topics.
School supplies collected during Bronzeville Sleepover for Education donated to Carver Academy
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
MILWAUKEE -- A shipment of school supplies was delivered to Carver Academy Wednesday, Aug. 21.The supplies were donated during the fourth annual Bronzeville Sleepover for Education during Bronzeville Week 2019.Alderwoman Milele Coggs said the school supplies would immediately be used by students.Alderwoman Coggs thanked the community and the sponsors who made this happen.PHOTO GALLERY
Columbia Playfield in Milwaukee reopens after major makeover
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
MILWAUKEE -- After undergoing months of renovations, a ribbon cutting Saturday, Aug. 17 marked the official reopening of Columbia Playfield.The park, located near 14th and Chambers, was totally transformed by Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation.The makeover includes a track, two full basketball courts, a half-court and a splash pad!PHOTO GALLERYMilwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett said the work was long overdue."It's time we have a world-class playground right here, and I am so proud that our MPS is making this investment.
MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration: 'Our goal is to build a strong foundation'
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
MILWAUKEE -- Students in Milwaukee Public Schools' early start schools were back in class on Monday, Aug. 12.
Purple Door serves new ice cream flavor created by Bay View HS students 🍦
MILWAUKEE -- A student creation is in the cooler at a Milwaukee ice cream shop."Bango Helado Con Chamoy" is the brainchild of students from Bay View High School.It's a beet and mango ice cream with a few other select ingredients, including hot sauce!Purple Door Ice Cream had a contest asking for recipes from Milwaukee Public Schools' students.
MILWAUKEE -- A student creation is in the cooler at a Milwaukee ice cream shop."Bango Helado Con Chamoy" is the brainchild of students from Bay View High School.It's a beet and mango ice cream with a few other select ingredients, including hot sauce!Purple Door Ice Cream had a contest asking for recipes from Milwaukee Public Schools' students.
'Greener Healthier Schools Program:' MPS leaders break ground on green spaces at schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Tuesday, July 9 announced a big investment in playgrounds and green spaces in Milwaukee.It's an effort to reduce pavement and increase space at four MPS schools.Ground was broken for the projects on Tuesday -- including bioswales to manage stormwater, the addition of outdoor classrooms, tree plantings, areas to serve as school gardens, and plans for curriculum that will incorporate ecology, sustainability, and freshwater sciences."We know getting outside, being active, having hands-on concepts is what's really going to spur you to higher levels of student engagement, and open up the mind, and open up the senses to be receptive and ready for learning that you need every day," said Wendell Willis, MPS Foundation.Fundraising was underway to raise $3.4 million, with approximately $1.7 million raised as of Tuesday, and $1.7 million needed within the next six months, to support schoolyard redevelopment projects in 2020.Major project partners included: Milwaukee Public Schools and the MPS Foundation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City of Milwaukee, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, Fund for Lake Michigan, Reflo, Funders’ Network–Partners for Places Grant, the Burke Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, private donations, in-kind contributions, and school fundraising.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials on Tuesday, July 9 announced a big investment in playgrounds and green spaces in Milwaukee.It's an effort to reduce pavement and increase space at four MPS schools.Ground was broken for the projects on Tuesday -- including bioswales to manage stormwater, the addition of outdoor classrooms, tree plantings, areas to serve as school gardens, and plans for curriculum that will incorporate ecology, sustainability, and freshwater sciences."We know getting outside, being active, having hands-on concepts is what's really going to spur you to higher levels of student engagement, and open up the mind, and open up the senses to be receptive and ready for learning that you need every day," said Wendell Willis, MPS Foundation.Fundraising was underway to raise $3.4 million, with approximately $1.7 million raised as of Tuesday, and $1.7 million needed within the next six months, to support schoolyard redevelopment projects in 2020.Major project partners included: Milwaukee Public Schools and the MPS Foundation, the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District, the City of Milwaukee, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation – Sustain Our Great Lakes Program, Fund for Lake Michigan, Reflo, Funders’ Network–Partners for Places Grant, the Burke Foundation, the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, private donations, in-kind contributions, and school fundraising.
MPS serving free breakfast and lunch to children at 91 school locations
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under.
'Very good feeling:' More than 30 MPS students graduate from early college program
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools' students are getting a good head start on their college credits.More than 30 students graduated from a brand new "M3 Early College" program on Thursday, May 30.
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of Milwaukee Public Schools' students are getting a good head start on their college credits.More than 30 students graduated from a brand new "M3 Early College" program on Thursday, May 30.
MPS officials said they're 'making changes' after students walked out to protest school lunch quality
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Barack Obama School walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, May 21 to protest the quality of school lunches.Roughly a dozen members of the Black Student Union walked out at 12:25 p.m. to call for healthier food options.
MILWAUKEE -- Students at Barack Obama School walked out of class Tuesday afternoon, May 21 to protest the quality of school lunches.Roughly a dozen members of the Black Student Union walked out at 12:25 p.m. to call for healthier food options.
Hundreds of Milwaukee teachers' union members participate in budget march
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association(MTEA — the teachers’ union) marched to Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, May 9.They're upset with the budget proposal for the next school year, and are calling for the district to reimplement a salary schedule -- something which was removed after Act 10.They say the schedule gave educators financial incentives to stay and without it other districts are able to poach people.
MILWAUKEE -- Members of the Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association(MTEA — the teachers’ union) marched to Milwaukee Public Schools on Thursday, May 9.They're upset with the budget proposal for the next school year, and are calling for the district to reimplement a salary schedule -- something which was removed after Act 10.They say the schedule gave educators financial incentives to stay and without it other districts are able to poach people.
