MPS enrollment now open in person or online
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families looking for a new school for the fall to take advantage of MPS’ Three-Choice Enrollment process, which is open through February 21 and gives families the best opportunity for a seat in their first-choice school.Families do have preferred access to their neighborhood schools during the Three-Choice process.Families are invited to visit any MPS school, a parent resource center (located at North Division, South Division and Washington high schools) or mpsmke.com/enrollMPS to find the school that’s best for their family and apply.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools is encouraging families looking for a new school for the fall to take advantage of MPS’ Three-Choice Enrollment process, which is open through February 21 and gives families the best opportunity for a seat in their first-choice school.Families do have preferred access to their neighborhood schools during the Three-Choice process.Families are invited to visit any MPS school, a parent resource center (located at North Division, South Division and Washington high schools) or mpsmke.com/enrollMPS to find the school that’s best for their family and apply.
Panthers Upset Phoenix in Green Bay 73-63
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Jordan Aaron lead his team to a huge upset in the Resch Center Saturday afternoon.
GREEN BAY (WITI)-- Jordan Aaron lead his team to a huge upset in the Resch Center Saturday afternoon.
Milwaukee Public Schools announces new make-up days
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Thursday, February 6th more student attendance make-up days for the rest of the 2013-14 calendar year.The make-up days are needed because of the multiple school cancellations in January due to inclement weather.Below is a list of the additional student attendance make-up days that have been scheduled:
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Milwaukee Public Schools announced on Thursday, February 6th more student attendance make-up days for the rest of the 2013-14 calendar year.The make-up days are needed because of the multiple school cancellations in January due to inclement weather.Below is a list of the additional student attendance make-up days that have been scheduled:
UW-Milwaukee alum Satya Nadella named Microsoft CEO
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Microsoft has named Satya Nadella as its new CEO and announced that founder Bill Gates will step down as chairman of the company's board.Nadella is a 22-year veteran of Microsoft who has been overseeing various aspects of the company's corporate software business since 1992.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Microsoft has named Satya Nadella as its new CEO and announced that founder Bill Gates will step down as chairman of the company's board.Nadella is a 22-year veteran of Microsoft who has been overseeing various aspects of the company's corporate software business since 1992.
MPS employees rally for 7th annual blood drive
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 7th Annual Milwaukee Public Schools Employee Blood Drive was held on Tuesday, February 4th.“We've had many folks from my area donate for the first time right here where as I don’t think you could have gone and had them make an appointment on their own,” said Joseph Devereaux, Supervisor of Maintenance and Repair for MPS.Devereaux said 59 employees signed up for this year’s blood drive, and that was their goal.“It is fun for people to be part of something larger than they are,” said Devereaux.This year they are also coming together for World Cancer Day, by adding a “Be the Match” booth which allows people to register for the National Marrow Donor Program.“They could potentially be a cure for someone battling a blood related cancer,” said Todd Coleman with the Blood Center of Wisconsin.The sign up didn’t take long for those who decided to register -- just a few minutes of paperwork and a quick cheek swab.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The 7th Annual Milwaukee Public Schools Employee Blood Drive was held on Tuesday, February 4th.“We've had many folks from my area donate for the first time right here where as I don’t think you could have gone and had them make an appointment on their own,” said Joseph Devereaux, Supervisor of Maintenance and Repair for MPS.Devereaux said 59 employees signed up for this year’s blood drive, and that was their goal.“It is fun for people to be part of something larger than they are,” said Devereaux.This year they are also coming together for World Cancer Day, by adding a “Be the Match” booth which allows people to register for the National Marrow Donor Program.“They could potentially be a cure for someone battling a blood related cancer,” said Todd Coleman with the Blood Center of Wisconsin.The sign up didn’t take long for those who decided to register -- just a few minutes of paperwork and a quick cheek swab.
MPS' Kevon Looney named McDonald's All-American
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can't help but notice senior Kevon Looney at Alexander Milwaukee's Hamilton High School.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- You can't help but notice senior Kevon Looney at Alexander Milwaukee's Hamilton High School.
All-School Enrollment Fair in Milw. to be held Saturday, Feb. 1st
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Families looking for a new school for the fall can meet staff and learn about the programs available at more than 100 schools Saturday, February 1st at Milwaukee Public Schools’ new All-School Enrollment Fair.The fair will showcase school options for students from age 3 through high school graduation that families won’t find anywhere else in the community, including strong neighborhood schools, arts specialty schools, Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, International Baccalaureate schools, language immersion schools and Montessori schools.Representatives of key MPS programs and services including bilingual education, College and Career Readiness, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, special education and transportation will also be available for families.The All-School Enrollment Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, February 1 at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 2300 W.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Families looking for a new school for the fall can meet staff and learn about the programs available at more than 100 schools Saturday, February 1st at Milwaukee Public Schools’ new All-School Enrollment Fair.The fair will showcase school options for students from age 3 through high school graduation that families won’t find anywhere else in the community, including strong neighborhood schools, arts specialty schools, Career and Technical Education (CTE) schools, International Baccalaureate schools, language immersion schools and Montessori schools.Representatives of key MPS programs and services including bilingual education, College and Career Readiness, Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, special education and transportation will also be available for families.The All-School Enrollment Fair is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, February 1 at MPS’ Milwaukee High School of the Arts, 2300 W.
AT&T, NEA donate $98,000 to MPS aquaponics program
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — AT&T and the NEA Foundation are teaming up to increase low-income students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education by supporting Milwaukee Public Schools’ Urban Schools Aquaponics initiative through a two-year contribution that includes $98,000 that will directly impact the program.The goal: provide more students with the skills and knowledge they’ll need for 21st century jobs and develop curriculum and instructional content that educators can use to build similar programs nationwide.“Projects like these empower educators to develop and use proven practices to deliver rigorous, engaging learning experiences that we know excite and interest underrepresented student groups in STEM,” said Harriet Sanford, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation.“In order to keep our country’s economic growth and innovation engine moving, it’s critical that we develop STEM skills in our young people,” said Scott T.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) — AT&T and the NEA Foundation are teaming up to increase low-income students’ interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education by supporting Milwaukee Public Schools’ Urban Schools Aquaponics initiative through a two-year contribution that includes $98,000 that will directly impact the program.The goal: provide more students with the skills and knowledge they’ll need for 21st century jobs and develop curriculum and instructional content that educators can use to build similar programs nationwide.“Projects like these empower educators to develop and use proven practices to deliver rigorous, engaging learning experiences that we know excite and interest underrepresented student groups in STEM,” said Harriet Sanford, president and CEO of the NEA Foundation.“In order to keep our country’s economic growth and innovation engine moving, it’s critical that we develop STEM skills in our young people,” said Scott T.
Two suspects sought in armed robbery on Marquette campus
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette Department of Public Safety officials and Milwaukee police are seeking the individuals responsible for an armed robbery that took place on Monday night, January 27th.It happened just after 8:00 p.m. in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue.The victim, a Marquette student, was approached by a male suspect who showed a weapon, demanded property and then demanded the student's vehicle.The suspect fled in the student's black Lexus (Florida plates F06-5JG) -- along with a second suspect.The Marquette student was not injured and did not seek medical treatment.One suspect is described as a black man, 20-30 years old, 6'1" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds with a dark-colored bandanna covering his face.The second suspect's description is unknown.Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Marquette Department of Public Safety officials and Milwaukee police are seeking the individuals responsible for an armed robbery that took place on Monday night, January 27th.It happened just after 8:00 p.m. in the 1800 block of Wisconsin Avenue.The victim, a Marquette student, was approached by a male suspect who showed a weapon, demanded property and then demanded the student's vehicle.The suspect fled in the student's black Lexus (Florida plates F06-5JG) -- along with a second suspect.The Marquette student was not injured and did not seek medical treatment.One suspect is described as a black man, 20-30 years old, 6'1" tall, weighing approximately 180 pounds with a dark-colored bandanna covering his face.The second suspect's description is unknown.Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police.
Milwaukee Public Schools CLOSED Monday and Tuesday
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28 due to extremely cold weather conditions.
MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Public Schools will be closed Monday, January 27 and Tuesday, January 28 due to extremely cold weather conditions.
Marquette University cancels classes Mon. evening and Tuesday
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While many students got to enjoy a day off on Monday, January 27th, Milwaukee's college students still had to bundle up and head to class.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- While many students got to enjoy a day off on Monday, January 27th, Milwaukee's college students still had to bundle up and head to class.
New poll shows opinions on governor's race, state of the state
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The first Marquette Law School Poll of the 2014 election year finds Gov.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The first Marquette Law School Poll of the 2014 election year finds Gov.
Medical College of WI team earns grant to research concussions
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A team from the Medical College of Wisconsin is among about a dozen that will get a grant to research sports impact concussions.GE Healthcare, the NFL and Under Armour have teamed up to award $20 million in grants for concussion studies.A team at the Medical College of Wisconsin has been doing this kind of research for 18 years.
WAUWATOSA (WITI) -- A team from the Medical College of Wisconsin is among about a dozen that will get a grant to research sports impact concussions.GE Healthcare, the NFL and Under Armour have teamed up to award $20 million in grants for concussion studies.A team at the Medical College of Wisconsin has been doing this kind of research for 18 years.
Five MU students hospitalized after allegedly ingesting narcotic
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned five Marquette University students were hospitalized over the weekend for allegedly ingesting an illegal narcotic."McCormick's a freshman dorm, so you know, these kids - hopefully - would know what they're getting into but you never know.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- FOX6 News has learned five Marquette University students were hospitalized over the weekend for allegedly ingesting an illegal narcotic."McCormick's a freshman dorm, so you know, these kids - hopefully - would know what they're getting into but you never know.
Luke Fischer back in Wisconsin to play basketball for Golden Eagles
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Germantown High School alumnus Luke Fischer is back in Wisconsin -- having transferred from Indiana University to Marquette University to play basketball."It's a great fit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Germantown High School alumnus Luke Fischer is back in Wisconsin -- having transferred from Indiana University to Marquette University to play basketball."It's a great fit.
Michael Poll bobblehead contributes to Special Olympics
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chances are if you go to a UW-Milwaukee basketball game, you'll see Michael Poll.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Chances are if you go to a UW-Milwaukee basketball game, you'll see Michael Poll.
Due to cold weather, MPS to have school on January 31st
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bitter cold temperatures earlier this month forced Milwaukee Public Schools and school districts all across the state to shut down for a couple of days.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Bitter cold temperatures earlier this month forced Milwaukee Public Schools and school districts all across the state to shut down for a couple of days.
Michael Poll of UW-Milwaukee sports fame gets his own bobblehead
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Poll has had challenges in his life, but he's overcome them with his big heart and loving spirit.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- Michael Poll has had challenges in his life, but he's overcome them with his big heart and loving spirit.
UW-Milwaukee's Dr. Martin Jack Rosenblum dies at 67
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts announces the sudden death of Dr.
MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts announces the sudden death of Dr.
UWM Falls to UWGB in overtime, 93-86
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Panthers had a 79-72 lead with 3:29 to play, but UW Green Bay closed on a 10-3 run to force overtime, and remained unbeaten in the Horizon League (3-0) with a 93-86 win Sunday at the U.S. Cellular Arena.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Panthers had a 79-72 lead with 3:29 to play, but UW Green Bay closed on a 10-3 run to force overtime, and remained unbeaten in the Horizon League (3-0) with a 93-86 win Sunday at the U.S. Cellular Arena.