MPS employee COVID vaccine mandate passes unanimously
Proof of vaccination or a weekly COVID-19 test has become a term of employment for thousands of Milwaukee Public Schools employees, as outlined in a special school board meeting. It's a plan the teachers' union offered support for – a plan passed by the board unanimously during Thursday's meeting.
MPS Morse Middle School virtual due to COVID
Morse Middle School for the Gifted and Talented will move to virtual learning for 10 days starting Thursday, Sept. 9 until Monday, Sept. 20 “to decrease the likelihood of spreading COVID-19,” district leaders announced.
COVID vaccine: MPS considers mandate
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.
MPS considers COVID vaccine mandate
Milwaukee Public Schools leaders are considering a COVID-19 vaccination mandate. Workers who don’t comply would face unpaid leave and later could be fired.
Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Mayor Tom Barrett are at Rogers Street Academy to welcome back Milwaukee Public School students.
Gov. Evers welcomes MPS students back to school
Gov. Tony Evers, Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett welcomed MPS students back to class on the first day at Rogers Street Academy.
Heat closes MPS schools early
The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.
Heat closes MPS schools early, A/C funding issues
The heat on Wednesday, Aug. 25 sent Milwaukee Public Schools students home early. Some worried kids would suffer heatstroke inside buildings that don’t have air conditioning.
Weather closes MPS early Wednesday
Milwaukee Public Schools officials announced schools will close early Wednesday, Aug. 25 “due to the weather forecast.”
MPS football games canceled; dispute over athlete registration
It's been 18 months of waiting for Friday night lights to return to the gridiron – only to have the season openers canceled for some high schools.
New STEM program in sports data at MPS school
Taking what students learn in the classroom and applying it to the real world – that is what a new program at Golda Meir School is looking to do.
MPS transportation issues as students return to class
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
Bus driver shortage as MPS early start students return
Hundreds of Milwaukee students are without a bus driver as the school year begins, a "bi-product" of the COVID pandemic, according to one bus company representative.
MPS early start students return for 2021 school year
Those on the “Early Start” calendar head back on Monday, Aug. 16.
Some MPS students return to the classroom
Milwaukee Public Schools began its school year for students following the Early Start Calendar. The academic year started in person for students at more than 40 schools throughout the district.
MPS Job Fair: Hiring teachers, support staff
Milwaukee Public Schools is set to host an in-person job fair Saturday at Bradley Tech High School.
Back-to-School Health Fair on south side
The push for safe classrooms is critical as the Milwaukee Health Department hosts its second Back-to-School Health Fair.
Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.
Former MPS teacher claims wrongful arrest
A former Milwaukee Public Schools teacher says she was never told she was out of a job and claims she was wrongfully arrested for trespassing. It happened in June, but now, FOX6 News has obtained police body camera video showing her arrest.
Masks in schools, delta variant 'much more contagious,' CDC, doctors say
The CDC and local health officials recommend masks for all students and staff in schools as COVID cases continue to rise.