Due to cold weather, MPS to have school on January 31st
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bitter cold temperatures earlier this month forced Milwaukee Public Schools and school districts all across the state to shut down for a couple of days.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bitter cold temperatures earlier this month forced Milwaukee Public Schools and school districts all across the state to shut down for a couple of days.
MPS' Golda Meir School is expanding into high school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Milwaukee Public Schools’ Golda Meir School is expanding to serve high school students.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Milwaukee Public Schools’ Golda Meir School is expanding to serve high school students.
Milwaukee Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, January 8th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be OPEN on Wednesday, January 8th.
Milwaukee Public Schools to be CLOSED on Tuesday, Jan. 7th
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th due to the continuing extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, the district announced Monday.The closure includes all after-school activities.Designated essential staff, identified by their supervisors, should report to work.The Tuesday closure follows MPS’ Friday decision to close school on Monday due to the extreme cold.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 7th due to the continuing extremely cold and dangerous weather conditions, the district announced Monday.The closure includes all after-school activities.Designated essential staff, identified by their supervisors, should report to work.The Tuesday closure follows MPS’ Friday decision to close school on Monday due to the extreme cold.
Some MCTS bus routes will not run Monday due to closure of MPS
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee County Transit Services spokesperson is reminding folks that some MCTS bus routes will not operate on Monday, January 6th.
MPS reminds parents to keep kids safe from the bitter cold
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has a reminder for parents: dress children warmly -- with all skin covered.Many parents listened, as their kids showed up to Hamlin Garland Elementary School all bundled up.“I layered him.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Public School District has a reminder for parents: dress children warmly -- with all skin covered.Many parents listened, as their kids showed up to Hamlin Garland Elementary School all bundled up.“I layered him.
MPS taking steps to keep students safe during bitter cold
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dangerous, bitter cold weather is here, and MPS is taking steps to keep students safe as bitterly cold temperatures move into the region.MPS is reminding parents to make sure their children are dressed warmly, with all skin covered.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Dangerous, bitter cold weather is here, and MPS is taking steps to keep students safe as bitterly cold temperatures move into the region.MPS is reminding parents to make sure their children are dressed warmly, with all skin covered.
James Madison Academic Campus lockdown over
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's James Madison Academic Campus was on lockdown early Friday afternoon, December 6th.Officers were called to the school around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a subject with a gun in the school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee's James Madison Academic Campus was on lockdown early Friday afternoon, December 6th.Officers were called to the school around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a subject with a gun in the school.
Zoning Committee okays deal for former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vacant building that once served as an MPS school is one step closer to being sold.Milwaukee's Zoning Committee approved Milwaukee Public Schools' plan to sell the former Malcolm X Academy to a local development team.The project now moves forward to the full Common Council on November 26, 2013.A comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy site would be the home of a rigorous, college preparatory International Baccalaureate Middle Years school along with improved performance and athletic space for community use and a mixed-use development under plans detailed by MPS, the Milwaukee Department of City Development and developers 2760 Holdings, LLC.2760 Holdings would redevelop the site as a multi-use project as envisioned by multiple community discussions, a community planning session hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and meetings held by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A vacant building that once served as an MPS school is one step closer to being sold.Milwaukee's Zoning Committee approved Milwaukee Public Schools' plan to sell the former Malcolm X Academy to a local development team.The project now moves forward to the full Common Council on November 26, 2013.A comprehensive redevelopment of Milwaukee Public Schools’ former Malcolm X Academy site would be the home of a rigorous, college preparatory International Baccalaureate Middle Years school along with improved performance and athletic space for community use and a mixed-use development under plans detailed by MPS, the Milwaukee Department of City Development and developers 2760 Holdings, LLC.2760 Holdings would redevelop the site as a multi-use project as envisioned by multiple community discussions, a community planning session hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and meetings held by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors.
"City Year" seeks to change Milwaukee's graduation rate
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 62 percent -- that's the graduation rate in the City of Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 62 percent -- that's the graduation rate in the City of Milwaukee.
MPS subpoenaed in Ronnie Johnson alleged child sex assault case
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- He's accused of sexually abusing students for more than a decade.
Council committee votes to hold resolution on sale of Malcolm X
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee on Tuesday, October 29th voted 5-0 to hold a resolution that would have allowed the sale of the former Malcolm X Academy property to move forward.The proposed sale of the school property (2760 N. 1st St.) to a development entity – approved by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors – was held by the committee so that MPS can work with the Department of City Development and the City Attorney’s Office to provide additional details.Common Council President Willie L.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Common Council’s Zoning, Neighborhoods and Development Committee on Tuesday, October 29th voted 5-0 to hold a resolution that would have allowed the sale of the former Malcolm X Academy property to move forward.The proposed sale of the school property (2760 N. 1st St.) to a development entity – approved by the Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors – was held by the committee so that MPS can work with the Department of City Development and the City Attorney’s Office to provide additional details.Common Council President Willie L.
Debate continues over proposed legislation for empty MPS buildings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of community leaders gathered Friday morning, October 18th to protest against the proposed legislation regarding Milwaukee Public Schools' empty buildings.The coalition to stop the MPS takeover is taking aim at Senate Bill 318.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A group of community leaders gathered Friday morning, October 18th to protest against the proposed legislation regarding Milwaukee Public Schools' empty buildings.The coalition to stop the MPS takeover is taking aim at Senate Bill 318.
Students protest metal detectors at Riverside University H.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Metal detectors have become more common at schools across the country.
FOX6 News learns more about sale of former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- During a meeting on Monday night, October 14th with the city of Milwaukee, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to authorize the administration to ask the city to sell the vacant Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings LLC for $2.1 million -- and part of the deal allows Milwaukee Public Schools to lease it back.FOX6 News has learned more about the terms and conditions under which the building will be sold.Additionally, FOX6 News has learned 2760 Holdings LLC is a company comprised of two main partners.This deal comes with some very specific terms that may have ousted St.
Bango visits Milwaukee schools with an important message
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Screams and cheers filled the Longfellow Elementary gymnasium as a local celebrity visited the school.Bango from the Milwaukee Bucks and his physician, Doctor Cleo, stopped by to host Bango's Boot Camp."As the children start seeing his head poke out from the side of the room you just hear the energy level in the gym going up and the kids are just so excited to have a mascot at their school," said Molina Healthcare Director of Public Outreach Elizabeth Benz.During the event, Bango and Doctor Cleo demonstrated the importance of exercise through push up, basketball, and jump rope contests."He's jump roping to do exercise and exercise is healthy for you," said 4th grader Carla Fuentes.They also taught the children how to avoid getting the flu."Making sure the children are washing their hands effectively at this time of year, that they're coughing into their arms, talking to their parents about the importance of getting the flu vaccine so that hopefully we can keep everybody healthy this fall and throughout the holiday season," said Benz.These kids need to stay healthy so they can stay in school.Through skits, Bango showed the children they have to attend class to be successful."So you can be smart and learn and so you can go to college and do whatever you want to do when you're older," said 4th grader Areli Luevano.Hopefully, these are life long lessons the children learned while having plenty of fun.Bango's Boot Camp is a partnership between the Milwaukee Bucks, Molina Healthcare, and MPS.Bango and Doctor Cleo are visiting 15 schools throughout the year.
Milw. Board of School Directors votes to authorize sale of building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors on Monday evening, October 14th authorized the administration to request the City of Milwaukee sell the former Malcolm X Academy building to 2760 Holdings, LLC.
State proposal will dictate how MPS handles vacant buildings
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A state proposal will dictate how Milwaukee Public Schools handles vacant and underused buildings -- and it's not sitting well with MPS officials.
Burglars strike Hamilton High School in Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee police are investigating a burglary that happened at Hamilton High School shortly after 1 a.m. on Monday, October 7th.Investigators say the suspects entered the school by breaking a classroom window.
Former MPS school building may soon reopen, but for what?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After sitting idle for some five years, the doors of the former Malcolm X Academy may soon reopen.On Thursday night, September 26th, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to take action on the former MPS school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- After sitting idle for some five years, the doors of the former Malcolm X Academy may soon reopen.On Thursday night, September 26th, the Milwaukee Board of School Directors voted to take action on the former MPS school.