MPS welcomes students on first day of 2025-26 school year

Milwaukee Public Schools will celebrate the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Browning School.

MPS back-to-school finances
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We are just days away from the start of the new school year for Milwaukee Public school Students. MPS leaders gathered at one campus where where a number of topics were discussed including the district's finances.

MPS back-to-school safety preps
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As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) gets ready for the new school year, safety is top of mind, especially after the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.

Milwaukee Public Schools leaders speak ahead of 1st day of class

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Missy Zombor and other district leaders spoke to the media.

Milwaukee Public Schools; lead, flood remediation being handled

Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.

Wisconsin releases another $17M to MPS, funds previously withheld

MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.

MPS Run Back to School returns for 18th year despite flood challenges

As Milwaukee Public Schools deals with flood damage, the "Run Back to School" returned for its 18th year on Saturday, Aug. 23.

Wisconsin releases $16 million in aid to Milwaukee Public Schools

The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has released more than $16 million in state aid to Milwaukee Public Schools.

MPS summer town halls offer community chance to raise concerns

Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Brenda Cassellius met with parents, students and teachers to find out what matters to them on Monday.

Milwaukee Public Schools lead concern; Brown Street Academy clear

Milwaukee Public Schools announced that testing by the City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Brown Street Academy, after renovation and painting addressed lead risks at the school.

MPS lead crisis; officials optimistic ahead of new school year

Milwaukee Public Schools is actively working on lead cleanup ahead of the new school year, after multiple schools had high lead levels, prompting closures in the spring.

Rufus King teacher sexual misconduct case; plea entered, sentence handed down

Erica Allemang-Reinke, a former Milwaukee Rufus King High School teacher accused of sexually harassing four student athletes, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 15.

MPS lead hazards: Westside Academy cleared after stabilization work

The City of Milwaukee Health Department has cleared Westside Academy of lead risks, Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Tuesday, July 1.

Milwaukee Public Schools board member investigated for misconduct

A search warrant obtained by FOX6 News shows the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office is investigating a member of the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors for misconduct in office.

MPS: Record 1,000+ graduates offered scholarships, grants

Milwaukee Public Schools on Tuesday announced $113 million in scholarships and grants were offered to a district record 1,056 graduates.

Milwaukee Public Schools budget passes; $1.5B for FY26 school year

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors passed on Tuesday night, June 24 a $1.5 billion balanced budget for the FY26 school year.

MPS 2025-2026 budget proposal; board to vote Tuesday

The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of Directors is expected to vote on its $1.5 billion 2025-2026 budget proposal on Tuesday, June 24.