Board recommends MPS close Daniel Webster Secondary School effective September 1st
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) administration is recommending the Milwaukee Board of School Directors close Daniel Webster Secondary School, effective September 1st.“MPS is committed to ensuring that all children have the highest quality education possible and every chance for success,” said MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver in a statement provided to FOX6 News. “Webster’s enrollment was not sufficient enough to provide the robust academic programs every student in Milwaukee Public Schools deserves.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) administration is recommending the Milwaukee Board of School Directors close Daniel Webster Secondary School, effective September 1st.“MPS is committed to ensuring that all children have the highest quality education possible and every chance for success,” said MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver in a statement provided to FOX6 News. “Webster’s enrollment was not sufficient enough to provide the robust academic programs every student in Milwaukee Public Schools deserves.
Back by popular demand: MPS hosts 3rd Uniform and Enrollment Fair
MILWAUKEE -- There is another chance to get children prepared for the upcoming school year.
MILWAUKEE -- There is another chance to get children prepared for the upcoming school year.
MPS teacher recovering from attack by student, calls the incident "unfortunate"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools teacher attacked by a student at South Division High School tells FOX6 News he is not sure when he will return to the classroom.Cell phone video showed a student punching the teacher several times in the head.The teacher, who we are not identifying, tells FOX6 News he has painful injuries to his jaw and spine from the attack.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools teacher attacked by a student at South Division High School tells FOX6 News he is not sure when he will return to the classroom.Cell phone video showed a student punching the teacher several times in the head.The teacher, who we are not identifying, tells FOX6 News he has painful injuries to his jaw and spine from the attack.
16-year-old MPS student arrested after punching teacher several times in the head
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher at South Division High School punched by a student.
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher at South Division High School punched by a student.
"Nothing like the 1st day of school:" MPS welcomes back early start students with celebration
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) welcomed back its high school, middle school and select elementary school students on Monday, August 14th to kick off the new early start calendar.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) welcomed back its high school, middle school and select elementary school students on Monday, August 14th to kick off the new early start calendar.
Kohl's volunteers fill backpacks, help MPS get students ready for the school year
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Nearly 200 Kohl’s associate volunteers on Wednesday, August 2nd helped get Milwaukee Public Schools students ready for the school year ahead by organizing and packing 10,000 backpacks to be distributed to students in time for the first day of school.The Kohl’s associates filled backpacks with crayons, glue sticks, folders and more, which will then be distributed to students district wide across the Milwaukee Public School system.Students in grades K4, 1st and 2nd grade will receive the backpacks as they return to school for the new year.
MENOMONEE FALLS -- Nearly 200 Kohl’s associate volunteers on Wednesday, August 2nd helped get Milwaukee Public Schools students ready for the school year ahead by organizing and packing 10,000 backpacks to be distributed to students in time for the first day of school.The Kohl’s associates filled backpacks with crayons, glue sticks, folders and more, which will then be distributed to students district wide across the Milwaukee Public School system.Students in grades K4, 1st and 2nd grade will receive the backpacks as they return to school for the new year.
Milwaukee area students spending the summer studying the science behind the opioid epidemic
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly two dozen area high school students are studying the science behind our nation's heroin epidemic.22 Milwaukee Public Schools and Greater Milwaukee area students are taking part in a six-week educational program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).On Thursday, July 27th, they presented what they learned about the molecular pathways of opioids and their impact on nerves and brain cells.
MILWAUKEE -- Nearly two dozen area high school students are studying the science behind our nation's heroin epidemic.22 Milwaukee Public Schools and Greater Milwaukee area students are taking part in a six-week educational program at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE).On Thursday, July 27th, they presented what they learned about the molecular pathways of opioids and their impact on nerves and brain cells.
"I like the uniforms:" Parents weigh in on new MPS policy as district hosts inaugural Uniform and Enrollment Fair
MILWAUKEE -- It's already time to start preparing for the new school year!
MILWAUKEE -- It's already time to start preparing for the new school year!
MPS students receive record $61M in scholarships; superintendent credits "hard work and determination"
MILWAUKEE -- New efforts this year in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) resulted in a record amount of scholarship money awarded to students.The MPS class of 2017 received more than $61 million in scholarships, MPS officials announced Monday, June 12th.
MILWAUKEE -- New efforts this year in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) resulted in a record amount of scholarship money awarded to students.The MPS class of 2017 received more than $61 million in scholarships, MPS officials announced Monday, June 12th.
Milwaukee Public Schools valedictorians and salutatorians honored during ceremony
MILWAUKEE -- The top graduates from high schools across Milwaukee Public Schools were recognized at the MPS Central Office Thursday evening, May 25th.A total of 75 valedictorians and salutatorians received a distinguished send off as they head to universities all across the country.PHOTO GALLERY"I am the valedictorian.
MILWAUKEE -- The top graduates from high schools across Milwaukee Public Schools were recognized at the MPS Central Office Thursday evening, May 25th.A total of 75 valedictorians and salutatorians received a distinguished send off as they head to universities all across the country.PHOTO GALLERY"I am the valedictorian.
"Unbelievable:" Parents stunned to learn MPS elementary school teacher arrested for sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time Whitman Elementary School teacher has been arrested, accused of sexual assault, and the news has shocked parents whose students attend the Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school on Milwaukee's south side.In speaking with parents, the common theme was that this case involves a well-liked teacher, and parents said they're stunned.
MILWAUKEE -- A long-time Whitman Elementary School teacher has been arrested, accused of sexual assault, and the news has shocked parents whose students attend the Milwaukee Public Schools elementary school on Milwaukee's south side.In speaking with parents, the common theme was that this case involves a well-liked teacher, and parents said they're stunned.
Bucks, Johnson Controls unveil plans to build $150K multi-sport complex in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls revealed plans on Tuesday, May 23rd to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn neighborhood.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks and Johnson Controls revealed plans on Tuesday, May 23rd to build a $150,000 multi-sport complex on the campus of Browning Elementary School and the Silver Spring Neighborhood Center in Milwaukee’s Westlawn neighborhood.
Parents demand answers from MPS following alleged incidents at schools
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee Public Schools parents are saying enough is enough.
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee Public Schools parents are saying enough is enough.
Bullied on the bus: Culprit was suspended, but torment continued; at least 1 adult involved
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother says her child is being tormented on his school bus, and she says it's not just other students who are picking on him.The 11-year-old boy said the past month has been terrible.
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee mother says her child is being tormented on his school bus, and she says it's not just other students who are picking on him.The 11-year-old boy said the past month has been terrible.
"Learning Journeys:" 400 'really excited' MPS students to visit D.C.; Herb Kohl foots the bill
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, May 11th that 400 MPS ninth grade students will take part in the pilot of a new Learning Journeys program.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced on Thursday, May 11th that 400 MPS ninth grade students will take part in the pilot of a new Learning Journeys program.