Hands on, creative learning on display at MPS STEM Fair, with participation up 17% this year
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) students than ever before have taken an interest in science, technology, engineering and math -- the STEM fields.
"Deeply disturbing:" Teacher's aide at Bay View H.S. arrested after incident with student
MILWAUKEE -- A teacher's aide from Bay View High School was arrested after an incident in a classroom that was captured on camera.The video, which was shared with the FOX6 News Facebook page on Wednesday, April 20th, shows a physical altercation between a 39-year-old teacher's aide and a 14-year-old student at Bay View High School.
Pulaski H.S. student arrested, others cited after fight outside school
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are investigating a fight that happened on Friday, March 11th at Pulaski High School.Officials say several students engaged in a fight around 1:00 p.m. while outside of the school.
Postponed: Jury trial for former MPS mentor accused of sexual assault will begin in June
MILWAUKEE COUNTY -- A jury trial for 56-year-old Allen Bozeman Jr., a former mentor at Milwaukee Public Schools' Thurston Woods Campus has been postponed until June.
BUILD program teaches students ins and outs of motorcycle engineering
MILWAUKEE -- Building a racing motorcycle from the ground up is no easy task.
"Cool opportunity:" MPS Hamilton High School unit the official color guard of the Democratic debate
MILWAUKEE -- Before Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders square off in Thursday night's Democratic debate, five very lucky Milwaukee Public Schools students will be taking the stage.
"This is law-making:" Cooper School students push to make bicycling Wisconsin's state exercise
MILWAUKEE -- A group of Milwaukee Public Schools students bused to Madison on Thursday, February 4th to bend the ears of politicians.
"Exceeding our capacity:" MPS' in-demand Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School set to expand
MILWAUKEE -- There is such high demand for students in Milwaukee to learn Spanish, there is actually a waiting list to get into MPS' Spanish Immersion School (MSIS).
Dr. Demond Means tasked with turning Milwaukee schools around; he calls it "groundbreaking work"
MILWAUKEE -- The task is daunting...
Mayor Barrett announces mentoring initiative in conjunction with President Obama's "My Brother's Keeper"
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, January 14, Mayor Tom Barrett was joined by Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
"Safety issues always top priority:" MPS cancels student trips in wake of terror attacks
BROWN DEER/MILWAUKEE -- After terror attacks in Paris and California, and a travel alert issued by the federal government, there is concern about the safety of students who participate in school-related travel opportunities.
Amid terror concerns, MPS cancels all foreign student travel, some trips to Washington, D.C.
MILWAUKEE -- Officials with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) have cancelled all foreign student travel for the remainder of the 2015-2016 school year amid terror concerns.
Mitten Tree Drive partnership: Make a donation at TCF Bank branches in SE Wisconsin
MILWAUKEE -- TCF Bank and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) announced a partnership on Monday, November 30th to ensure kids stay warm and safe during the winter months.MPS is holding its annual Mitten Tree Drive and for the first time, TCF Bank's 16 branches in the Milwaukee area are public collection sites.Residents can donate new handmade or store-bought hats, scarves, gloves and mittens at TCF Bank branches and at MPS Central Services, the only collection site in past years, through January 8, 2016.Donated items are quickly distributed to schools with most items given to students before the holiday break.Donation SitesMPS Central Services
"We're giving back to our school:" MPS alumni face off on the gridiron for 6th annual Turkey Bowl
MILWAUKEE -- Playing football and raising funds for a good cause.
"It makes me proud:" Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing app
MILWAUKEE -- Three students in Milwaukee get top honors for developing an award-winning app!
Chris Abele appoints Dr. Demond Means as Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Partnership Program
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele announced on Thursday, November 12th the appointment of Dr.
"Democracy works:" MPS announces voter registration initiative for its students
MILWAUKEE -- It's a simple concept: Cast your vote to have your voice heard.
All MPS high schools now offer early admission; "This really allows a family to see all of our options"
MILWAUKEE -- It's all new this year for Milwaukee Public Schools and it affects every student heading into high school.
MFD kicks off "Fire Prevention Week" with MPS students at the "Survive Alive" house
MILWAUKEE -- Monday, October 5th was the start of "Fire Prevention Week," and the Milwaukee Fire Department kicked off the week with some Milwaukee Public Schools students at the "Survive Alive" house.
New this year: All MPS high schools now offering early admissions
MILWAUKEE -- All Milwaukee Public Schools with high school grades are now offering students the opportunity to secure a high school seat early.The move is part of a new district effort aimed at giving all 8th-grade students the opportunity to make their top high school selections at the same time, whether they are seeking their neighborhood school or a school with a specialized program.MPS High School Early Admissions will run from October 5th, 2015 through November 2nd, 2015.