MPS students get fitted for free eyeglasses
MILWAUKEE -- Dozens of kids at a Milwaukee Public Schools’ Alexander Mitchell School will be seeing things a lot clearer now!
Last in series of meetings to discuss Bay View Schools violence set for Monday
MILWAUKEE -- Two meetings were held Monday evening, November 26th to discuss transforming Bay View Middle and High School after a brawl on October 18th at Bay View High School that resulted in 30 arrests.
Five MPS high school seniors receive $1,000 scholarships
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Dr.
Hundreds of students get new coats thanks to foundation
MILWAUKEE -- Hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students went home Thursday, November 15th with much more than they came to school with!
MPS leaders, neighbors discuss ways to improve Bay View schools
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District on Tuesday, November 13th offered the public the chance to discuss changes to Bay View Middle and High Schools with district leaders.
In open letter, MPS Superintendent tells parents to "step it up"
MILWAUKEE -- While Milwaukee Public Schools is still lagging behind most of the state, student achievement within the district is growing at a steady rate.
READ IT: Supt. Gregory Thornton's blog
A call to parents and the community, by Superintendent Gregory Thornton Posted Nov 12, 2012
Business Journal Report (11-7-12)
In business news for Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 -- MillerCoors has seen a 74% increase in third quarter profits.
Seaway Bank, MPS team up to offer 1% down mortgages
MILWAUKEE -- Seaway Bank and Trust Company is now partnering with Milwaukee Public Schools to give the district's employees access to 1% down mortgages.
MPS to make changes in wake of recent fights at school
MILWAUKEE -- Some Milwaukee alderman are growing concerned the cost of school violence is tasking the police department.
MPS’ Vincent High School starts new urban ag program
MILWAUKEE -- The city of Milwaukee has always focused on urban agriculture.
Alderman calling for changes after large fight, arrests at Bay View High School
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say 30 arrests were made Thursday, October 18th after a fight in the school cafeteria quickly became a brawl at Milwaukee's Bay View High School.
30 arrested after large fight at Bay View High School
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police say 30 arrests were made Thursday, October 18th after a fight in the school cafeteria quickly became a brawl at Milwaukee's Bay View High School.
MPS Board of School Directors to discuss Common Core Standards program
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools Board of School Directors met Wednesday evening, October 17th to discuss the recently implemented Common Core Standards and new report cards grading MPS schools expected to be released Monday.
MPS introduces "Common Core" standards to parents
MILWAUKEE -- Changes are coming to Milwaukee classrooms.
Milwaukee Public Schools takes action against bullying
MILWAUKEE -- For many kids, being bullied is a daily reality.
Johnson Controls donates two electric motor vehicles to Pulaski High School
MILWAUKEE -- Vehicle technology is advancing at an accelerating pace, as hybrid and electric vehicles become more popular and common.
MPS eighth-graders get a lesson in financial literacy
MILWAUKEE -- Balancing a budget is something eighth-grader Toni Fritz has never really thought about, because her parent's have always taken care of it.
Some Milwaukee teachers stand in solidarity with striking Chicago teachers
MILWAUKEE -- Wednesday, September 12th was Day Three in the standoff between Chicago's school board and its striking teachers.
1,000 backpacks delivered to students at Allen-Field Elementary
MILWAUKEE -- On Thursday, September 5th each of the nearly 1,000 students at MPS' Allen-Field Elementary School on Milwaukee’s southside got new backpacks.