Genesee
Genesee, WI · Education
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Residents still mixed on MPS school closure process
Elizabeth Brown, president of Amani United, said it often feels like the community is called in at the last minute when decisions are made, instead of being involved from the beginning. Even decisions as crucial as deciding whether to close North Side MPS schools. Brown said she didn’t know the...
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Greendale Marching Band Built for the Field
The Greendale High School Marching Band is GOLDEN. And this year the show features music by John Mackey (“High Wire,” “Kingfishers Catch Fire”), The Beatles (“Blackbird”), Sara Bareilles (“Bluebird”), and K-Pop Demon Hunters (” Golden “). They are going for 21 state championships in a row at Whitewater, WI, for the 2026 state championship, with their theme this year as “The Gilded Cage,”
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PRIMETIME PREPS 2026 | Week 9 – New Berlin West vs Pewaukee
The 2026 Championship Campaign -- and our 17th season of high school football coverage – is coming to a close. Join My24 Sports for this year’s final Gruber Law Offices PRIMETIME PREPS game of the week presented by Marquette University featuring a Parkland Conference power battle between the New Berlin West Vikings and the Pewaukee Pirates Friday at 7pm!
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UW-System program automatically admits high school students to college
MILWAUKEE — “Direct Admit” Wisconsin admits high school students to University of Wisconsin Schools without them having to fill out an application. More than 40,000 students across the state received automatic college admissions offers from UW schools this year, 15,000 in the Milwaukee area. To participate, students...
Daily Reporter
Construction class paused as school seeks new teacher
Wauwatosa East paused Construction Capstone program after instructor left. Around 100 students affected by program hiatus. School seeks new technical education instructor, citing hiring challenges. In November 2025, the Wauwatosa School Board approved $60,000 for instructors in math in the trades and construction courses. Construction classes at Wauwatosa East High...
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MATC leadership positions eliminated in restructuring
MATC President Anthony Cruz announced multiple changes in staffing, including the elimination of leadership positions in an email sent to all MATC staff today. Most notably, former executive vice president and provost Dr. Phillip King’s position has been eliminated. During the transition, Dr. Sadique Isahaku, vice provost, will oversee all Pathways, Academic Systems and Integrity, and Online Learning and Academic Support, according to the email.
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Brookfield Central’s Lauren Lippe Named to Youth Mental Wellness Champions Program
Brookfield Central High School junior Lauren Lippe has been selected as one of 15 students from across Wisconsin to participate in the 2026-27 Youth Mental Wellness Champions program through the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health (OCMH). The nine-month program brings together high school juniors and seniors from across the...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
No additional bedbugs found during Waukesha elementary school inspections
An investigation into reports of bedbugs at Lowell Elementary School in Waukesha found no additional bedbugs during inspections of multiple areas of the school Oct. 13, according to a letter sent to parents. Lowell Elementary School Principal Marlene Figueroa announced Waukesha School District maintenance staff and an outside pest control company investigated two classrooms identified as potential areas of concern, along with several other areas of the school. The investigation showed two bedbugs were found on a staff member's clothing and another was found in a small pouch Oct. 12. All three were associated with the same classroom. Another bedbug was found on a student's clothing in the school's office area. The student was also associated with the same classroom. A second classroom was identified as a potential area of concern because the student briefly entered that classroom, Figueroa said. No bedbugs were found during visual inspections of multiple areas throughout the school Oct. 13, including the classroom most directly associated with the initial findings. However, that classroom will remain closed Oct. 14 as a precaution. A trained bedbug detection K9 is scheduled to inspect the classroom Oct. 15 to determine whether additional action is necessary. "We will continue to
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Opinion: The case for fewer, better, and stronger MPS Schools
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service invites community members to submit opinion pieces of 500-800 words on topics of interest to central city Milwaukee. To send a submission for consideration, please email info@milwaukeenns.org. The views expressed are solely those of the authors. Elm Creative Arts School is an MPS school I pass...
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New Era Begins For Greendale Football Under Coach Sinani
After an 0-2 start, Greendale High School football has completely changed the direction of its season under first-year head coach Jakup Sinani. The Panthers have won four straight games and entered October undefeated in Woodland Conference play, creating a new sense of excitement around the program. Sinani, 27, took over...
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Internet personality Tommy McGee reacts to ban from speaking at campus event
Lamp posts around Marquette University’s campus were adorned with red flyers on Oct. 9, secured with a strip of tape on each side. At the top of the paper read, “Marquette silences free speech.”. Students for Justice in Palestine invited YouTuber Tommy McGee to speak at an event...
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Why are Students so Tired?
The alarm goes off. You hit snooze. Five minutes later you’re rushing to get ready for school, and somehow you’re still tired before the first bell even rings. For many high school students, being tired has become a normal part of the school day. Between homework, sports, jobs, extracurricular activities, and late night scrolling, finding enough time to sleep can be difficult.