MPS, MPD create new partnership for student safety
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- More police presence at schools.
Two MPS principals were once students in the district
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are numerous reasons people return to the halls of their former high schools- including class reunions, or maybe a younger sibling or child now attends that school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- There are numerous reasons people return to the halls of their former high schools- including class reunions, or maybe a younger sibling or child now attends that school.
MPS students gear up for school with Backpack Buddies
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--Smiles came across the faces of hundreds of kids at Ralph H.
MILWAUKEE (WITI)--Smiles came across the faces of hundreds of kids at Ralph H.
MPS hasn't yet made a decision as to future of former Malcolm X building
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has directed its administration to consult with MPS' legal counsel regarding strategies related to the potential sale or lease of MPS' former building -- the site of the former Malcolm X Academy on N. 1st Street.The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors has directed its administration to consult with MPS' legal counsel regarding strategies related to the potential sale or lease of MPS' former building -- the site of the former Malcolm X Academy on N. 1st Street.The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
Schools take extra measures to keep students cool on Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not exactly the kind of weather that's helpful for teaching."It's kind of ironic that when the school year comes around all of a sudden Mother Nature plays a cruel joke on us," says Franklin Pierce Elementary Principal Keith Carrington.But Franklin Pierce Elementary is doing what it can to keep kids comfortable.Teachers are making sure students are drinking plenty of water by giving them breaks every 15 to 20 minutes to go to the bubbler."I think it's very uncomfortable so that's why I carry a full bottle of water every single day to stay hydrated," says 5th grader Abril Jimenez.Water stations have also been set up around the building, and school officials are watching the weather closely around recess time."If recess is happening especially at the hottest period of the day we will limit that or keep it indoors altogether," says Milwaukee Public Schools Spokesperson Tony Tagliavia.All Milwaukee Public Schools are following this same protocol.Since a limited number of MPS schools have air conditioning, some teachers are moving kids out of the classroom."Utilizing cooler parts of the school, if there is air-conditioned parts of the building or basement portions of the building, making sure classrooms can go down there to rotate through to keep cool," says Tagliavia.Franklin Pierce Elementary is one of those schools without AC, but they're doing what they can in the given circumstances."I suggested turn the lights off, keeping the shades down so that the sunshine doesn't come in as bright and there are fans in the majority of the rooms," says Carrington.This problem won't last long, because in a matter of days the fall-like weather will arrive.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not exactly the kind of weather that's helpful for teaching."It's kind of ironic that when the school year comes around all of a sudden Mother Nature plays a cruel joke on us," says Franklin Pierce Elementary Principal Keith Carrington.But Franklin Pierce Elementary is doing what it can to keep kids comfortable.Teachers are making sure students are drinking plenty of water by giving them breaks every 15 to 20 minutes to go to the bubbler."I think it's very uncomfortable so that's why I carry a full bottle of water every single day to stay hydrated," says 5th grader Abril Jimenez.Water stations have also been set up around the building, and school officials are watching the weather closely around recess time."If recess is happening especially at the hottest period of the day we will limit that or keep it indoors altogether," says Milwaukee Public Schools Spokesperson Tony Tagliavia.All Milwaukee Public Schools are following this same protocol.Since a limited number of MPS schools have air conditioning, some teachers are moving kids out of the classroom."Utilizing cooler parts of the school, if there is air-conditioned parts of the building or basement portions of the building, making sure classrooms can go down there to rotate through to keep cool," says Tagliavia.Franklin Pierce Elementary is one of those schools without AC, but they're doing what they can in the given circumstances."I suggested turn the lights off, keeping the shades down so that the sunshine doesn't come in as bright and there are fans in the majority of the rooms," says Carrington.This problem won't last long, because in a matter of days the fall-like weather will arrive.
As school year begins, MPS still looking to fill 40 vacancies
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School started for Milwaukee Public Schools students this week, but MPS is still looking for teachers.MPS says they have approximately 40 openings that they are looking to fill.The district blames the openings on last minutes resignations before the school year started.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School started for Milwaukee Public Schools students this week, but MPS is still looking for teachers.MPS says they have approximately 40 openings that they are looking to fill.The district blames the openings on last minutes resignations before the school year started.
Group looks to purchase former MPS school; MPS has other plans
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The building that housed the former Malcolm X Academy, an MPS school, has been sitting idle for about five years.
Milwaukee Public Schools 'rings in' the new school year
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was big day for many kids and their parents in Milwaukee on Tuesday -- the first day of school.At Garland Elementary on the city's far south side, many of the kids were accompanied by parents taking pictures or just walking them in.“I got butterflies in my stomach.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It was big day for many kids and their parents in Milwaukee on Tuesday -- the first day of school.At Garland Elementary on the city's far south side, many of the kids were accompanied by parents taking pictures or just walking them in.“I got butterflies in my stomach.
Story School 4th graders get surprise on the first day of school
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Before the bell starts ringing and children begin their first day back at Story School, one woman stops by to drop off a special gift.For 8 years, she has bought backpacks filled with school supplies for the entire 4th grade class.This makes a dramatic difference for the kids, as 95% of the students at Story School receive a free or reduced lunch."She's an angel.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Before the bell starts ringing and children begin their first day back at Story School, one woman stops by to drop off a special gift.For 8 years, she has bought backpacks filled with school supplies for the entire 4th grade class.This makes a dramatic difference for the kids, as 95% of the students at Story School receive a free or reduced lunch."She's an angel.
Milw. School Board extends contract of Superintendent Thornton
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors extended on Friday, August 30th the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton through June 2016.In a news release, Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors extended on Friday, August 30th the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton through June 2016.In a news release, Dr.
MPS racing to fill vacant positions before school starts Sept. 3rd
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With just two weeks to go before the 2013-2014 school year begins, the Milwaukee Public School District is racing to fill vacant teaching positions.With resumes in hand, over a thousand hopefuls flooded an MPS recruitment event in March, during which MPS was looking to fill about 400 positions.Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- With just two weeks to go before the 2013-2014 school year begins, the Milwaukee Public School District is racing to fill vacant teaching positions.With resumes in hand, over a thousand hopefuls flooded an MPS recruitment event in March, during which MPS was looking to fill about 400 positions.Dr.
Milwaukee kids go on back-to-school shopping spree
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School is back in session for some kids in Milwaukee.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- School is back in session for some kids in Milwaukee.
Some MPS students return back to school, find changes
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 16 schools in the Milwaukee Public School District are back in session.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- 16 schools in the Milwaukee Public School District are back in session.
Police union files suit to allow officers option to move out of city
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Police Association (MPA) filed suit on Wednesday, July 10th in an effort to force the City of Milwaukee to obey the new state law that allows public workers to move out of the city.
MPS, police union donate computers to school in need
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Sharon Junior Academy has been running on faith after two thefts in recent months left the school's computer lab empty.
MPS Class of 2013 receives $17.7 million in scholarships
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools' Class of 2013 earned over $17.7 million in college scholarships, the district announced on Friday, June 14th, exceeding the total amount of aid earned by last years' graduating class.The exact number of scholarship aid comes to $17,791,814 - as of May 31, 2013 - and is expected to continue to grow, the district said.MPS seniors received scholarships from the following institutions: Alverno College, Carroll University, DePaul University, Howard University, Illinois Wesleyan, Marquette University, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Stanford University, the United States Military Academy (West Point), the University of Chicago, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Milwaukee and other campuses, Valparaiso University and Yale University.MPS Superintendent Gregory Thornton is particularly pleased with this years' scholarship results.“This incredible total – $17.7 million – is reflective of the hard work of our students, their families, their teachers, their counselors, their school leaders and staff throughout the district,” Thorton said. “This is a number we expect to grow as we continue to build college and career readiness efforts throughout the district.”
Approved MPS budget to create 45 additional positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 2013-2014 Milwaukee Public Schools budget approved Tuesday night, June 11th will bring 45 additional art, music and physical education teacher and librarian positions into MPS schools.Art will see the biggest boost between 2012-13 and the upcoming 2013-14 school year under the plan, growing by about 25 full-time teaching positions.
MPS students collect and donate clothing to help the homeless
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Students at MPS' Browning School, including third, fourth and fifth graders held a clothing drive for homeless children.Five classes at the school battled to see which class could collect the most items -- and the winning class delivered those items on Thursday, May 30th.In total, 1,060 items were collected -- and dropped off at the Cathedral Center to help women and families in need.
New rules on the way for Milwaukee Public Schools teachers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The union contract for teachers in Milwaukee Public Schools expires on Sunday, June 30th.