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.

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.

"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.

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.

"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.