MPS eyes shifting 7th, 8th graders to high schools in facilities plan
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius floats the idea of seventh and eighth grades moving to high school campuses, as part of a 10-year facilities plan.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius floats the idea of seventh and eighth grades moving to high school campuses, as part of a 10-year facilities plan.
Northwestern University President Michael Schill to step down
After three years as Northwestern's president, Michael Schill will resign.
After three years as Northwestern's president, Michael Schill will resign.
Hmong American Peace Academy plants seeds for generational change
At Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee, history and culture is more than a subject -- it's a modern version of the American Dream.
At Hmong American Peace Academy in Milwaukee, history and culture is more than a subject -- it's a modern version of the American Dream.
Wisconsin school bus safety; lawmakers push bill after deadly crash data
Assembly Bill 394 would require driver’s education courses in Wisconsin to teach school bus safety rules.
Assembly Bill 394 would require driver’s education courses in Wisconsin to teach school bus safety rules.
MPS welcomes students on first day of 2025-26 school year
Milwaukee Public Schools will celebrate the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Browning School.
Milwaukee Public Schools will celebrate the start of the new school year on Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Browning School.
Milwaukee Riverside University High School closed Tuesday due to chemical spill
Riverside University High School will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 2 due to cleanup from a chemical spill involving old science equipment.
Riverside University High School will be closed Tuesday, Sept. 2 due to cleanup from a chemical spill involving old science equipment.
Kickball for a Cause: Milwaukee school supply, shoe giveaway
Kickball for a Cause brought the Milwaukee community together at Merrill Park on Saturday to support kids and families before they head back to school.
Kickball for a Cause brought the Milwaukee community together at Merrill Park on Saturday to support kids and families before they head back to school.
Clean school clothes; Milwaukee church donates laundry, hygiene items
A Milwaukee church and day care teamed up to give students and families a fresh start to the new school year.
A Milwaukee church and day care teamed up to give students and families a fresh start to the new school year.
Carroll University move-in day 2025
Carroll University's athletic teams got quite the workout on Friday, Aug. 29. They helped with the Waukesha school's largest move-in day ever.
Carroll University's athletic teams got quite the workout on Friday, Aug. 29. They helped with the Waukesha school's largest move-in day ever.
MPS back-to-school finances
We are just days away from the start of the new school year for Milwaukee Public school Students. MPS leaders gathered at one campus where where a number of topics were discussed including the district's finances.
We are just days away from the start of the new school year for Milwaukee Public school Students. MPS leaders gathered at one campus where where a number of topics were discussed including the district's finances.
MPS back-to-school safety preps
As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) gets ready for the new school year, safety is top of mind, especially after the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
As Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) gets ready for the new school year, safety is top of mind, especially after the fatal shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis.
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders speak ahead of 1st day of class
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Missy Zombor and other district leaders spoke to the media.
Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Brenda Cassellius, Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson, Milwaukee Board of School Directors President Missy Zombor and other district leaders spoke to the media.
2 new Catholic grade schools in Milwaukee; groundbreaking ceremony
Groundbreaking celebration marking the first two new Catholic grade schools in Milwaukee in nearly 60 years.
Groundbreaking celebration marking the first two new Catholic grade schools in Milwaukee in nearly 60 years.
Milwaukee Public Schools; lead, flood remediation being handled
Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.
Students in Milwaukee are set to go back to school on Tuesday, Sept. 2. But preparations for the new school year come with a heavier load – as schools tackle lead and flood remediation.
Wisconsin releases another $17M to MPS, funds previously withheld
MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.
MPS announced the state has released another $17 million in funds that had been withheld after the district missed deadlines for required financial reports.
MPS Run Back to School returns for 18th year despite flood challenges
As Milwaukee Public Schools deals with flood damage, the "Run Back to School" returned for its 18th year on Saturday, Aug. 23.
As Milwaukee Public Schools deals with flood damage, the "Run Back to School" returned for its 18th year on Saturday, Aug. 23.
Bus crashes carrying Pennsylvania middle school football team
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
A school bus crashed Saturday morning that was transporting a middle school football team, according to a local report.
Marquette University police introduce new traffic enforcement unit
The Marquette University Police Department has a new traffic enforcement unit, and it is already at work.
The Marquette University Police Department has a new traffic enforcement unit, and it is already at work.
Having fun at the MPS Run Back to School event
Andrew Rossa joined FOX6 to chat about the MPS Run Back to School event, and he was in good company with the Racing Sausages!
Andrew Rossa joined FOX6 to chat about the MPS Run Back to School event, and he was in good company with the Racing Sausages!
Supporting student health and wellness
Erica Wasserman joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the MPS Run Back to School event and the importance of supporting student health and wellness.
Erica Wasserman joined FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the MPS Run Back to School event and the importance of supporting student health and wellness.