Free breakfast & lunch: Milwaukee Public Schools trying to make it a reality for students
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Parents can say goodbye to tedious paperwork and students can say goodbye to unwanted stigma.
Interim Superintendent announced: Dr. Darienne Driver to lead MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has approved an interim superintendent.Effective July 1st, Dr.
Preparing students for the workforce: MPS program celebrates success
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The goal of MPS’ "School to Work" Transition Program is to get high school students with special needs ready for the workforce.“A lot of kids need this opportunity,” said Fonda Scott, a parent of a student in the program.“It gives us a chance to show that this is what we can really do,” said her daughter, LaFonda Jordon.On Thursday, May 22nd, over 100 students currently in the program were recognized at Mount Mary University.Program supervisors say that a classroom can only take students so far when it comes to preparing them for the workforce.The School to Work Transition Program fills in those blanks.It’s an employment readiness program that gives high school students with special needs the hands on environment they need to continue their success after school.“We have the complete spectrum of students with special needs.
College Possible Program helping students clear hurdles to higher education
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- When Milwaukee Public School students enter high school, many may not believe that college could be in their future.
60 years later: MPS remembers landmark decision by U.S. Supreme Court
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 60 years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court made a decision that opened up school doors to students of all races.
Stirring interest in sailing: USS Milwaukee crew visits MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Crew members of the USS Milwaukee spent the week visiting Milwaukee Public Schools.It’s Armed Forces Week, but the crew also had another reason for visiting with students -- they are making an investment in local STEM programs.
Students are being encouraged to hit the pavement, but why?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Hundreds of area students will join students from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on Wednesday, May 7th.National Bike to School Day raises awareness of the need for safe routes for bicycling and walking and emphasizes the importance of a variety of issues, such as physical activity, pedestrian safety and environmental concerns.This year’s Bike to School Day also features Fire Up Your Feet, a new online tracking program with cash prizes.
Scared at school: Parents accuse MPS of not taking bullying seriously
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- If you're troubled by the current state of public education, you might still be shocked by what's happening to some students on their way home from school."We couldn't get Asia to go back to school," says Asia's mom, Angela Odom.
Science in action! MPS features students' work at fair
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More than 200 science projects were on display at the Milwaukee County Zoo on Thursday, May 1st for the 7th annual Milwaukee Public School District Science Fair.273 students participated this year, from 36 schools all over the district which is a substantial increase from last year.
Proposed MPS budget increases investment in classrooms
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton proposed a 2014-15 budget to invest in classrooms and increases the standard of care for students across the district.The proposal includes adding another 50 art, music, and physical education teaching positions into MPS schools.The 50 new positions for 2014-15 are on top of the positions added into schools for the 2012-13 and 2013-14 school years.
Group wants portion of funds from potential new Bucks arena
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Bucks may have a hard time building a new venue without sharing millions with non-profit organizations.
Free eyeglasses provided to students at Milwaukee schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Several students at Lloyd Hopkins Community School are going to be studying in style after receiving free eyeglasses.35% of students failed free screenings back in February -- and were back for more testing Wednesday, April 2nd."We have about 80 students that we are going to put through the visual acuity testing.
Riverside University H.S. students sleep outside for good cause
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- For the 14th year, students at Milwaukee Public Schools’ Riverside University High School slept outside to raise money for Habitat for Humanity and raise awareness about homelessness.This year’s student-led “Box City” begins tonight — the night of Thursday, March 13 — with dozens of students participating.Last year, students raised $3,000 for the cause.
Gregory Thornton officially resigns as MPS superintendent
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned Milwaukee Public Schools superintendent Gregory Thornton has officially resigned from the district.This comes one day after Thornton signed a contract worth more than a million dollars with Baltimore City Public Schools.Thornton's contract will have a base salary of $290,000 -- compared to the $265,000 base pay he received from MPS.Thornton starts in Baltimore in July.He served as MPS superintendent for four years.Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Michael Bonds has issued the following statement to FOX6 News on Thornton's resignation:“I’m grateful for Dr.
MPS College Access Centers help people apply for financial aid
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- College can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be a financially crippling experience.
MPS teachers, psychologists to get 1% bonus from district
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools teachers and psychologists were sent an email on Tuesday morning, March 4th indicating they would be getting a one-percent bonus in an upcoming check -- a move that has the teachers union crying foul.MPS Board, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, decided that instead of increasing the base salaries of teachers and psychologists, give them this one-time payment, equaling one-percent of their salary, for a total of $3.6 million.A similar one-time payment went to support and administrative staff in January, costing $3.5 million.The email sent out on Tuesday, signed by outgoing Superintendent Dr.
Two MPS wrestlers finish in top 5 at state tourney
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Two Milwaukee Public Schools wrestlers finished in the top five in their weight class at the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) State Tournament over the weekend – and two MPS boys basketball teams advanced to WIAA sectionals.Wrestler Mohammed Fall of MPS’ Bradley Technology and Trade School (Bradley Tech) took 2nd place and Justin Folley of MPS’ Riverside University High School finished in 5th place.In Division 1 boys basketball, MPS’ Rufus King International School – High School Campus advanced to take on Brookfield Central High School.
MPS school breaks records for Jump Rope for Heart fundraising
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools’ Milwaukee German Immersion School has raised a record-breaking total – more than $22,000 – for Jump Rope for Heart to battle heart disease and stroke.MGIS’ Jump Rope for Heart fundraising total is the largest any school in Milwaukee County has ever raised and includes the largest any Wisconsin school has ever raised online.Now the world’s largest charitable event, Jump Rope for Heart’s roots are in Milwaukee Public Schools.
MPS board "in limbo" after Sup. Thornton announces he's leaving
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton has announced his departure, saying he is headed for Baltimore to serve as the Chief Executive Officer of Baltimore City Public Schools.
Dr. Thornton named CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Baltimore City Public Schools announced Tuesday, February 18th that Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.