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."
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.
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning highlighting MPS' ProStart® culinary arts program.
"What education is all about:" Lincoln Avenue Elementary celebrates new community partnership
MILWAUKEE -- Two more schools join Milwaukee Public Schools' and United Way's Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership.
MILWAUKEE -- Two more schools join Milwaukee Public Schools' and United Way's Milwaukee Community Schools Partnership.
"Long-lasting impact:" Sherman Multicultural Arts School celebrates White House Turnaround Arts achievement
MILWAUKEE -- For the thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools students it was back to class Thursday, September 1st -- and Sherman Multicultural Arts School celebrated in a big way.
MILWAUKEE -- For the thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools students it was back to class Thursday, September 1st -- and Sherman Multicultural Arts School celebrated in a big way.
September 1st marks the first day of school for the majority of MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- Thursday, September 1st was the first day of school for the majority of Milwaukee Public Schools' 75,000-plus students.
MILWAUKEE -- Thursday, September 1st was the first day of school for the majority of Milwaukee Public Schools' 75,000-plus students.
"Exceedingly exciting:" Sherman Multicultural Arts School represents MPS on school year kickoff
MILWAUKEE -- The first day back is special for any school.
MILWAUKEE -- The first day back is special for any school.
"We're ready!" Teachers, staff from MPS schools kick off new school year in style at pep rally
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School students on the traditional calendar head back to class on Thursday, September 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public School students on the traditional calendar head back to class on Thursday, September 1st.
UWM-MPS teacher program receives $2.4 million grant
MILWAUKEE -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools.The money will be used to improve math and science programs in Milwaukee's public high schools.Twenty-five MPS teachers will be trained in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.Those teachers will then work with UWM faculty and MPS district leaders to analyze their classroom practices and lead development workshops for other teachers across the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MILWAUKEE -- The National Science Foundation has awarded a $2.4 million grant to UW-Milwaukee and Milwaukee Public Schools.The money will be used to improve math and science programs in Milwaukee's public high schools.Twenty-five MPS teachers will be trained in personalized professional development and classroom-based research.Those teachers will then work with UWM faculty and MPS district leaders to analyze their classroom practices and lead development workshops for other teachers across the state.CLICK HERE for more on this story via the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Contract for Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Darienne Driver extended to 2019
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors have extended the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors have extended the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) Superintendent Dr.
"We have to think before we act:" Milwaukee's Youth Council president shares his frustration with words
MILWAUKEE -- Kalan Haywood, the president of the Milwaukee Youth Council, shares the same frustrations, but not the same reaction to recent unrest in the city.
MILWAUKEE -- Kalan Haywood, the president of the Milwaukee Youth Council, shares the same frustrations, but not the same reaction to recent unrest in the city.
MPS teachers, staff kick off new year for International Baccalaureate schools
MILWAUKEE -- School starts next week for some Milwaukee Public Schools students -- and on Wednesday, August 10th the superintendent kicked off the new year by sharing her vision for the future with their teachers.
MILWAUKEE -- School starts next week for some Milwaukee Public Schools students -- and on Wednesday, August 10th the superintendent kicked off the new year by sharing her vision for the future with their teachers.
"Ready to learn:" Students at MPS year-round schools head back to the classroom, begin new school year
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, August 8th, while most students were still enjoying summer break, it was time to head back to school for some in Milwaukee.Surrounded by friends, family members and even Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks, students at Ralph Metcalfe School near 35th and North in Milwaukee had all the pomp and circumstance befitting the first day of school.
MILWAUKEE -- On Monday, August 8th, while most students were still enjoying summer break, it was time to head back to school for some in Milwaukee.Surrounded by friends, family members and even Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks, students at Ralph Metcalfe School near 35th and North in Milwaukee had all the pomp and circumstance befitting the first day of school.
"Be the Change:" Program in Milwaukee aims to empower young black men
MILWAUKEE -- It is a push to redefine what it means to be young and black in Milwaukee, and across the country.
MILWAUKEE -- It is a push to redefine what it means to be young and black in Milwaukee, and across the country.
Plan to open vacant MPS building as military-style school for boys pushed back
MILWAUKEE -- A decision to sell a vacant Milwaukee Public School to a military-style voucher school has been pushed back to the fall.
MILWAUKEE -- A decision to sell a vacant Milwaukee Public School to a military-style voucher school has been pushed back to the fall.
"They want to be here:" MPS expands 'Summer Academy,' it's free summer school program
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools students than ever before are enrolled in summer school.
MILWAUKEE -- More Milwaukee Public Schools students than ever before are enrolled in summer school.
120 days to appoint new commissioner of turnaround program for failing schools after resignation
MILWAUKEE -- The Opportunity Schools Partnership Program, the state-mandated turnaround program for failing Milwaukee public schools is without a leader, and running out of time.
MILWAUKEE -- The Opportunity Schools Partnership Program, the state-mandated turnaround program for failing Milwaukee public schools is without a leader, and running out of time.
MILWAUKEE -- Dr.
"Our children are not for sale:" Parents, teachers rally against turnaround plan for public schools
MILWAUKEE -- The debate over the state-mandated turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools is heating up.
MILWAUKEE -- The debate over the state-mandated turnaround plan for Milwaukee's failing public schools is heating up.
"Please work with us:" Chris Abele urges Milwaukee School Board to join turnaround plan for failing schools
MILWAUKEE -- With just a week to go before the deadline, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is pleading with the Milwaukee School Board to join a turnaround plan for failing schools.
MILWAUKEE -- With just a week to go before the deadline, Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele is pleading with the Milwaukee School Board to join a turnaround plan for failing schools.