Thanks to the snow! 1 more day of school scheduled for high schoolers in MPS

Thanks to the snow! 1 more day of school scheduled for high schoolers in MPS

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students.Due to the snow day on February 8 when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has a necessary change to the last day of school for all 9th to 12th grade students.Due to the snow day on February 8 when schools were closed, MPS will need to extend the school year by one day for students in grades 9-12.

Teachers, supporters picket amid looming MPS deficit: 'Millions of dollars can be re-appropriated'

Teachers, supporters picket amid looming MPS deficit: 'Millions of dollars can be re-appropriated'

MILWAUKEE -- Teachers and community members took to the picket line Tuesday, April 24 ahead of a Milwaukee Public Schools' board meeting -- in an effort to bring attention to planned cuts amid a more than $30 million budget deficit.Hundreds took part in the demonstration -- with teachers unhappy with some of the proposals to close the budget gap.

MILWAUKEE -- Teachers and community members took to the picket line Tuesday, April 24 ahead of a Milwaukee Public Schools' board meeting -- in an effort to bring attention to planned cuts amid a more than $30 million budget deficit.Hundreds took part in the demonstration -- with teachers unhappy with some of the proposals to close the budget gap.

'They really are receptive:' MPS teaches students about financial literacy

'They really are receptive:' MPS teaches students about financial literacy

MILWAUKEE -- It's a vital skill that can have a lasting effect -- and that's why Milwaukee Public Schools are teaching their students about financial literacy.Financial lessons from a working CPA might seem like a heavy topic for elementary students.

MILWAUKEE -- It's a vital skill that can have a lasting effect -- and that's why Milwaukee Public Schools are teaching their students about financial literacy.Financial lessons from a working CPA might seem like a heavy topic for elementary students.

Family suffers another tragedy after young mother killed near 22nd & Orchard

Family suffers another tragedy after young mother killed near 22nd & Orchard

MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.

MILWAUKEE -- It was Tuesday morning, April 17 when Milwaukee police officers were called to 22nd and Orchard after a ShotSpotter activation.

'Serious mess:' Teachers, parents concerned over how MPS will solve $30M shortfall

'Serious mess:' Teachers, parents concerned over how MPS will solve $30M shortfall

MILWAUKEE -- One of the highly-anticipated meetings of Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of School Directors -- to work out possible budget cuts -- never quite got off the ground.

MILWAUKEE -- One of the highly-anticipated meetings of Milwaukee Public Schools' Board of School Directors -- to work out possible budget cuts -- never quite got off the ground.

MPS invites public to attend meetings, help develop plan for school discipline

MPS invites public to attend meetings, help develop plan for school discipline

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a series of townhall-style meetings with the public to talk about the districts disciplinary practices.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has scheduled a series of townhall-style meetings with the public to talk about the districts disciplinary practices.

'Mixed emotions:' Darienne Driver stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools

'Mixed emotions:' Darienne Driver stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools

MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver is stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to take on the job of president and CEO for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

MILWAUKEE -- Darienne Driver is stepping down as superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) to take on the job of president and CEO for United Way for Southeastern Michigan.

Milwaukee Health Department notes increase in sexually transmitted infections among young people

Milwaukee Health Department notes increase in sexually transmitted infections among young people

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department is noting an increase in STIs among people in the City of Milwaukee between the ages of 15 and 24.Milwaukee Public Schools officials were notified of this information at the end of 2017 -- and issued the following statement:

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Health Department is noting an increase in STIs among people in the City of Milwaukee between the ages of 15 and 24.Milwaukee Public Schools officials were notified of this information at the end of 2017 -- and issued the following statement:

Student arrested off-campus amid investigation into threats at MPS' Wedgewood Park School

Student arrested off-campus amid investigation into threats at MPS' Wedgewood Park School

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools student was arrested off school grounds amid an investigation into threats made by a student at Wedgewood Park School near 68th and W.

MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools student was arrested off school grounds amid an investigation into threats made by a student at Wedgewood Park School near 68th and W.

MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'

MPS superintendent's message to parents: 'Doing everything possible to keep our students, staff safe'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Darienne Driver on Wednesday, Feb. 21 issued a letter to MPS families, outlining the steps taken within the district to keep students safe.