School board approves early start calendar for some MPS schools
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools will now begin classes earlier in the year.The Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted unanimously on Thursday, December 22nd, to move all secondary schools, International Baccalaureate schools and year-round schools to an early start calendar on August 14th, 2017.That's compared to the former state-mandated start date in September.Superintendent Dr.
"Too high:" MPS finds dangerous levels of lead in water at some schools, test results show
MILWAUKEE -- The FOX6 Investigators were the first, back in April, to report that water was being tested for lead in Milwaukee Public Schools.
"They help you with college:" MPS opens first high school-based College & Career Center
MILWAUKEE -- The first of many College & Career Centers inside a Milwaukee Public School is now open.
Milwaukee School Board to vote on calendar change for district
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors Committee on Strategic Planning and Budget voted unanimously on Thursday, December 15th to accept an early start calendar for high schools, middle schools and year-round schools and asked the administration to pursue further research on changing the K-8 elementary school calendar.School officials say the early start calendar proposal is part of the district's plan to improve outcomes for students.While MPS schools are showing signs of growth and have moved up a grade in the state report card, officials say there is much work to do, particularly in high schools and middle schools:
Test results in: Nearly 200 MPS drinking fountains had too much lead
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools released on Friday, December 16th the results of water quality testing of drinking fountains in all district schools and buildings.
"It makes me furious:" Contact 6 takes on tardy school bus
MILWAUKEE — When the school bell rings, students are supposed to be in class, but for one Milwaukee girl, being tardy was out of her control.Denise Cunningham makes sure her daughter, Ja'Kira Watkins, gets to the bus stop on time.
"It's a game changer:" MPS pushes to shift district's calendar, give students a better chance to succeed
MILWAUKEE -- Since November, the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) has solicited public input to a proposed shifting of the school district's calendar.
"We're pleased to help students:" TCF Bank, MPS partner to keep kids in need warm this winter
MILWAUKEE -- TCF National Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools announced Thursday, December 1st their partnership to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the second, consecutive year.
MPS: Investigation into teacher at Ronald Reagan High School over; parent made claim post-election
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools' investigation into a teacher at Ronald Reagan High School is over.A parent claimed her daughter was being singled out after the election.She claimed the teacher intimidated her with his views against President-elect Donald Trump.MPS officials told FOX6 News they took statements from students who were in the classroom when this allegedly happened.An MPS spokesman said: "None of the student statements support the allegation made by the parent."
“It makes all of it real:" Aspiring students explore careers at 10th annual Fresh Coast Classic
MILWAUKEE -- Before the ball is tipped and the games are played over the Thanksgiving weekend, the Fresh Coast Classic actually began on Thursday, November 17th – not on a court, but on a college campus.
"She's petrified to go back:" Complaints of racially-charged incidents occur at Milwaukee schools
MILWAUKEE -- Fallout from the election has extended to schools across Milwaukee.
MPS ponders changes including a uniform policy, an August start to school year
MILWAUKEE -- The halls of public schools in Milwaukee would look different under one of several proposals made by the MPS superintendent.
"Kids easily got his number:" Victim's friends busted MPS safety officer accused of sexual assault
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools safety officer is accused of sexually assaulting a student at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School.
Suspended without pay: MPS school safety officer accused of having sexual contact with student
MILWAUKEE -- 26-year-old Michael Robinson, a safety officer at Milwaukee's Riverside University High School, is accused of having sexual contact with a student from the school.
"Closing gaps:" Milwaukee Public Schools no longer required to take part in OSPP
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is no longer required to participate in the Opportunity Schools Partnership Program (OSPP).
"I can't be valedictorian:" Family says changes to MPS grading scale puts music students at disadvantage
MILWAUKEE -- She's the smartest girl in her class -- but there's a fear she won't be named valedictorian when she graduates.
"Never had stuff like this before:" New fitness center at Lincoln Center of the Arts thanks to $100K grant
MILWAUKEE -- A brand new gym was unveiled at MPS' Lincoln Center of the Arts after the school landed a grant worth $100,000!Between the pull-ups, push-ups, step-ups and more -- the energy was dialed up to 11 at the school on Thursday, October 6th."I can`t explain how exciting this is.
"Not something to make light of:" Creepy clown reports making headlines nationwide popping up in SE WI
WEST BEND -- The "creepy clown" phenomenon sweeping the nation has now hit southeastern Wisconsin -- and it's no laughing matter.
MPS: Squad placed outside Riverside H.S. after "threats against schools involving individuals wearing clown masks"
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee Public Schools spokeswoman tells FOX6 News a Milwaukee Police Department squad car was placed outside Riverside University High School Monday, October 3rd following "several non-specific online threats against schools involving individuals wearing clown masks."The MPS spokeswoman said district officials are working closely with the Milwaukee Police Department to investigate any threats -- to assess their validity.The spokeswoman noted that this has been a topic recently in national news, and the majority of instances across the country have been deemed a hoax.The squad was placed outside Riverside University High School Monday "out of an abundance of caution."The spokeswoman noted that at no time were students at the school or any other MPS school in any danger.MPS officials are encouraging parents to report any concerns to police, and talk with their children about the appropriate use of social media.The MPS spokeswoman said "safety is our number one priority, and children are safe in school."
Learn all about MPS' ProStart culinary arts program
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning highlighting MPS' ProStart® culinary arts program.