MacDowell Montessori School packs up for new location
MILWAUKEE – Tuesday, June 12th marked the last day of school for students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools.
Milwaukee police kick off "Operation School's Out"
MILWAUKEE -- With the school year coming to an end Tuesday, June 12th, students in Milwaukee Public Schools are ready to enjoy the summer safely.
50 MPS schools honored for decreasing classroom disruption
MILWAUKEE -- 50 Milwaukee Public School District schools have been honored by the PBIS Wisconsin Network for successfully reinforcing positive behaviors to decrease classroom disruption.
Milwaukee Public Schools students celebrate graduation
MILWAUKEE -- Several Milwaukee Public Schools' students graduated on Saturday, June 9th in Milwaukee.
MPS board officials debate 2013 budget
MILWAUKEE -- More cuts are ahead for Milwaukee Public Schools, but the district announced some good news ahead of Thursday night's budget vote.
Healthcare benefits could lead to savings in MPS budget
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools board is expected to take action on the 2013 budget during a budget hearing scheduled for Thursday night, June 7th.
MPS reviews safety procedures after child abduction
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is doing a review of safety procedures in the wake of a child abduction from Starms Early Childhood Center on the city's north side Thursday, May 24th.
Another MPS student earns a perfect "36" on ACT
MILWAUKEE -- For the second year in a row, a student at Rufus King International High School earned a perfect ACT score.
MPS teacher pleads guilty in child enticement case
MILWAUKEE -- A 40-year-old Milwaukee Public Schools teacher pleaded guilty Monday, May 21st to a child enticement charge.
Second annual MPS track meet honors the late Sue Miller
MILWAUKEE -- It was a beautiful day Thursday, May 17th for a terrific track meet at "Valley Fields." It's not a new event, but it has a new name in honor of a woman who was a big champion of the kids who took the field.
MPS students learn about bicycle safety at State Fair Park
MILWAUKEE -- Kids love to ride their bikes in the summer, and Thursday, May 17th, hundreds of Milwaukee Public Schools students learned how to ride them safely.
Celebrations held at two MPS high schools over recent rankings
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public School District celebrated at two schools Wednesday, May 16th.
Rufus King International School ranked number one in the state
MILWAUKEE -- Students and staff at Milwaukee Public Schools' Rufus King International School were greeted by the beat of drums to celebrate victory on Tuesday, May 15th.
MPS makes room in budget to overhaul high schools
MILWAUKEE -- Leaders at Milwaukee Public Schools aren't just trimming their budget, in some cases they are throwing away lesson plans for a new system that could change the high school experience.
Public hearing held regarding MPS budget plan
MILWAUKEE -- For the first time since Milwaukee Public Schools' budget plan was released, parents and teachers got a chance to speak their mind Thursday, May 10th.
Fourth-grader facing discipline for handing out nicotine gum
MILWAUKEE -- A Milwaukee fourth-grader is facing discipline after he handed out what school authorities say appeared to be nicotine gum.
Post a "thank you" to teachers who have made a difference
MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee Public Schools is inviting students, parents and others to post "thank yous" to teachers who have made a difference in their lives.
Counselor at Groppi H.S. charged with sexual assault of student
MILWAUKEE -- 27-year-old Darryl Brownlee, a "Violence Free Zone Counselor" at Groppi High School, is accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student between January 2012 and March 2012.
Common Ground celebrates fourth birthday
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee organization "Common Ground" is celebrating its fourth birthday with some major announcements.The group says it has gotten state approval to work on a new tutoring program with Milwaukee Public Schools."Common Ground is looking forward to making an announcement which will have a significant impact on out of school tutoring services provided for our Children," Rev.
MPS budget plan would cut over 400 positions, close eight schools
MILWAUKEE -- More massive cuts are expected from Milwaukee Public Schools.