MPS' Rufus King is only school in the nation to win ACT award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) – Milwaukee Public Schools’ Rufus King International School has won ACT’s national College and Career Transition Award for high schools.Rufus King is the only high school in the nation to receive the award, which was announced in Washington, D.C.Ranked among the best high schools in Wisconsin in 2013 by both U.S. News and World Report and the Washington Post, Rufus King was nominated for the award by Gov.
Students show off giant mural at Sherman Arts School
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's an eye-catching mural, turning heads outside of Sherman Multicultural Arts School.
Three MPS seniors named Gates Millennium Scholars
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Three Milwaukee Public Schools seniors are among just 1,000 nationwide to be named Gates Millennium Scholars this year, an honor that translates into a “good-through-graduation” scholarship to the college of each student’s choice paying for 100% of students’ unmet need.The scholarships also provide funding graduate school if students opt to pursue graduate degrees in computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.All three MPS students worked with their school counselors – led by guidance directors Natalie Anderson at Riverside and Brian Schneider at South Division – as well as College Possible Milwaukee, a program dedicated to making college admission and success possible for low-income students through intensive coaching and support.Gates Millennium Scholar Mayra Alaniz is a student at MPS’ South Division High School who will be attending Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Scholar Jessica Curry, a student at MPS’ Riverside University High School, will attend the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
600 MPS students receive free bike helmets
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- With summer approaching, a lot of kids will soon be out riding bikes.
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- With summer approaching, a lot of kids will soon be out riding bikes.
Students show off their projects at MPS Science Fair
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What do Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison have in common with 200 Milwaukee Public School students?
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- What do Albert Einstein and Thomas Edison have in common with 200 Milwaukee Public School students?
Milw. Public Schools to celebrate Nation Bike to School Day
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Fernwood Montessori, Clement Ave School, Maryland Ave Montessori, and Fairview Charter in Milwaukee will join 1,500 schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8th 2013.Approximately 200 students at each school will be riding or walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community leaders.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) --Fernwood Montessori, Clement Ave School, Maryland Ave Montessori, and Fairview Charter in Milwaukee will join 1,500 schools from around the country to celebrate National Bike to School Day on May 8th 2013.Approximately 200 students at each school will be riding or walking to school Wednesday along with parents, teachers and community leaders.
Long-time MPS educator wins a prestigious award
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, a long-time substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools wins a prestigious award.It's a contest sponsored by McDonald’s and Jammin’ 98.3 FM to find the "most loved" teacher in southeast Wisconsin.The winner is 89-year-old John Outlaw, who is a Special Ed substitute teacher at Alexander Hamilton High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, a long-time substitute teacher in Milwaukee Public Schools wins a prestigious award.It's a contest sponsored by McDonald’s and Jammin’ 98.3 FM to find the "most loved" teacher in southeast Wisconsin.The winner is 89-year-old John Outlaw, who is a Special Ed substitute teacher at Alexander Hamilton High School.
Milwaukee Public Schools releases budget plan for 2013-14
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools released its 2013-14 budget proposal on Wednesday, April 24th.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools released its 2013-14 budget proposal on Wednesday, April 24th.
MPD search for suspect in basketball court shooting
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are searching for a suspect who shot a teen on the basketball court outside of a school on the city's north side.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Police are searching for a suspect who shot a teen on the basketball court outside of a school on the city's north side.
Student could face charges after striking Bradley Tech teacher
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 16-year-old student of Bradley Tech High School could face a charge of battery to a school official after an incident that happened at the school on Monday, April 22nd.Police tell FOX6 News officers were called to the school shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A 16-year-old student of Bradley Tech High School could face a charge of battery to a school official after an incident that happened at the school on Monday, April 22nd.Police tell FOX6 News officers were called to the school shortly after 2 p.m. on Monday.
Business Journal Report (4-18-13)
In business news for Thursday, April 18th, 2013 -- The United Community Center is planning a major expansion to its Bruce Guadalupe Community School.Additionally, BMO Harris Bank is teaming up with Milwaukee Public Schools to bring financial literacy to high school students.
In business news for Thursday, April 18th, 2013 -- The United Community Center is planning a major expansion to its Bruce Guadalupe Community School.Additionally, BMO Harris Bank is teaming up with Milwaukee Public Schools to bring financial literacy to high school students.
Bucks' Bango, Dr. Cleo promote healthy living at schools
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not every day you can have “Bango the Buck” and other mascots play games with students at school.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- It's not every day you can have “Bango the Buck” and other mascots play games with students at school.
MPS spokesman confirms 719 MPS staff members leaving
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An MPS spokesman confirmed to FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 3rd that 719 MPS staff members, including 503 teachers will leave the district after this school year.MPS Spokesman Tony Tagliavia says this was anticipated by the district, and that is why the district has been holding recruitment events leading up to the 2013-2014 school year.”We have a significant number of employees, including teachers, who are retirement eligible.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- An MPS spokesman confirmed to FOX6 News on Wednesday, April 3rd that 719 MPS staff members, including 503 teachers will leave the district after this school year.MPS Spokesman Tony Tagliavia says this was anticipated by the district, and that is why the district has been holding recruitment events leading up to the 2013-2014 school year.”We have a significant number of employees, including teachers, who are retirement eligible.
Case IH donates farming equipment to MPS’ Vincent H.S.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You no longer have to be in a rural area to operate a farm.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You no longer have to be in a rural area to operate a farm.
MPS opens new Parent Resource Centers
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Consider it a customized parent-teacher conference at your own convenience.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Consider it a customized parent-teacher conference at your own convenience.
MPS hosts principal recruitment information session
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Highly-qualified candidates looking to take on a school leadership role in Milwaukee Public Schools were invited to the district’s principal recruitment information session Wednesday, March 20th.MPS expects to hire more than a dozen new principals through the current hiring season.The session was set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the auditorium at MPS Central Services, 5225 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Highly-qualified candidates looking to take on a school leadership role in Milwaukee Public Schools were invited to the district’s principal recruitment information session Wednesday, March 20th.MPS expects to hire more than a dozen new principals through the current hiring season.The session was set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 in the auditorium at MPS Central Services, 5225 W.
Teen who pulled little brother from duplex fire speaks with FOX6
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- What caused a fire at a West Allis duplex that killed two teenagers?
WEST ALLIS (WITI) -- What caused a fire at a West Allis duplex that killed two teenagers?
Teacher's aide pulled from school after alleged slapping incident
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee family is accusing an MPS teacher's aide of slapping a four-year-old boy after school on Monday, March 11th.The boy's mother says this incident was final straw that caused her to pull her four-year-old son out of preschool at Keefe Avenue Elementary School in Milwaukee.On Monday morning, the boy's mother told FOX6 News the boy said he did not want to go to school because of a teacher's aide in his class."He just said his teacher kept messing with him.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- A Milwaukee family is accusing an MPS teacher's aide of slapping a four-year-old boy after school on Monday, March 11th.The boy's mother says this incident was final straw that caused her to pull her four-year-old son out of preschool at Keefe Avenue Elementary School in Milwaukee.On Monday morning, the boy's mother told FOX6 News the boy said he did not want to go to school because of a teacher's aide in his class."He just said his teacher kept messing with him.
Milwaukee Public Schools looks to fill 700 positions
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Calling all teachers!!
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Calling all teachers!!
