Students from Puerto Rico attending Marquette University to host relief drive
MILWAUKEE -- There are about 50 students from Puerto Rico attending Marquette University and they've organized a relief drive to help the victims of Hurricane Maria.According to a news release, the drive will take place on Saturday, September 30th from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Alumni Memorial Union located at 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue.Organizers are asking people to bring batteries, flashlights, bottled water, canned food, medicine, first aid kits, personal hygiene items, mosquito repellent, towels, battery powered fans, cleaning supplies, feminine care, garbage bags, toilet paper and blankets.In addition, Marquette has invited students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean to a solidarity dinner Saturday night, Sept. 30th.The news release says in the wake of Hurricane Maria, Marquette’s Campus Ministry sent an email to students from Puerto Rico and the Caribbean offering support and prayers and expressing concern for their well-being.
Hot on the gridiron: Schools, trainers take extra precautions as athletes play in record heat
MILWAUKEE -- Friday's steamy, record-setting weather came with warnings.
Zoning board gives initial go-ahead to turn former MPS school into Extended Stay hotel
MILWAUKEE -- A plan to convert a former Milwaukee Public Schools building into a hotel is starting to take shape.A city zoning board gave the initial go-ahead to sell the former Wisconsin Avenue School near 27th and Wisconsin to the Ambassador.The property would be sold for $200,000.
"My driving has changed:" 'MPS Drive' program offers free driver's ed to MPS students
MILWAUKEE -- Learning to drive used to be a rite of passage for teenagers, but when schools stopped teaching driver's education, many young people never got a true understanding of the rules of the road."I swore I knew everything before this class, but my driving has changed.
"It never gets old:" Gov. Walker, MPS superintendent greet students on 1st day of school
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of students in Milwaukee said goodbye to summer vacation and hello to a new school year on Tuesday, September 5th.There was a celebration at Walt Whitman School, marking the official first day for students on Milwaukee Public Schools’ traditional calendar, after early start schools began on August 14th.“As you all know, at MPS, we love it so much we do it twice," MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver joked.
Summer is not over on the calendar, but it is for Milwaukee Public Schools students
MILWAUKEE -- Summer is not over on the calendar, but it is for Milwaukee Public Schools students.
Eighty First Street School: "Another successful start of the school year"
MILWAUKEE -- Brian Kramp spent the morning at Eighty-First Street Elementary School for MPS' first day of school.
Board recommends MPS close Daniel Webster Secondary School effective September 1st
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) administration is recommending the Milwaukee Board of School Directors close Daniel Webster Secondary School, effective September 1st.“MPS is committed to ensuring that all children have the highest quality education possible and every chance for success,” said MPS Superintendent Darienne Driver in a statement provided to FOX6 News. “Webster’s enrollment was not sufficient enough to provide the robust academic programs every student in Milwaukee Public Schools deserves.
After call from Houston coach, Marquette basketball team sends shoes, gear to Texas
HOUSTON -- Marquette University Athletics officials are donating shoes and shirts from the school to the victims of Tropical Storm Harvey.
Back by popular demand: MPS hosts 3rd Uniform and Enrollment Fair
MILWAUKEE -- There is another chance to get children prepared for the upcoming school year.
Former nursing student sues Marquette University, claims school was negligent in rape case
MILWAUKEE -- A former nursing student alleges Marquette University's lack of action allowed another student to sexually assault her.
"I am so excited:" Freshmen to move into residence halls on Marquette University campus
MILWAUKEE -- A time-honored tradition is underway at Marquette University.
MPS teacher recovering from attack by student, calls the incident "unfortunate"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Public Schools teacher attacked by a student at South Division High School tells FOX6 News he is not sure when he will return to the classroom.Cell phone video showed a student punching the teacher several times in the head.The teacher, who we are not identifying, tells FOX6 News he has painful injuries to his jaw and spine from the attack.
