Riverside University High School

15 Months Late, MPD Sends Officers Into 11 High Schools

'Finally' says Judge Borowski after city, MPD and MPS meet January 2024 deadline.

Winners of 41st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Free event on Monday, January 20, to honor student contest winners and social justice advocates Eddie and Mary Sue Short

Rufus King International High School Repeats as MPS Drumline Champion

King's Varsity Squad Is Victorious at the Biggest All-City Battle of the Drumlines in Years

Alexander Kostal Announces Candidacy for Milwaukee Common Council, District 3

$113 Million in Scholarships and Grants Offered to MPS Class of 2024

Record Number from MPS Earn Scholarships and Grants; MPS Grads Outpace U.S. and Wisconsin in Completing Their FAFSA

Hampshire Street Oak Leaf Trail Ramp Might Finally Be Built

Long awaited project is well positioned heading into 2025 budget. But will it survive?

Rick Banks launches campaign for 11th Assembly District

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Winners of 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Contests Announced, Will Be Celebrated at Free Citywide Celebration

Milestone 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration will celebrate winners at free event on Monday, January 15

Half of MPS Buildings Lack Air Conditioning

Excessive heat has caused school closures and left students struggling to learn.

U.S. Deputy Education Secretary’s Visit Touts STEM Funds for MPS

Part of $500 million in federal pandemic funds Milwaukee Public Schools received.

101.7 The Truth Hosts First Signature Event, Inviting Fans to Family Fest

An opportunity to meet and engage with Truth talent, interact with other local Milwaukee vendors

10 Summer Programs for City Kids

Milwaukee Recreation offers wide variety of activities.

Retired Teacher Thomas Wild Stays Connected to Riverside Students

'Him believing in me changed the entire trajectory of my life,' says Ald. Khalif Rainey.

2nd District Common Council Race

Ballard vs Chambers in race to represent city district formerly held by Cavalier Johnson.

State Awards $4.4 Million for Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Projects include a new connection, trail flooding mitigation and trail modernization.

Ashanti Hamilton Resigns For Administration Job

New head of Office of Violence Prevention was 1st District alderman since 2004.

2nd District Common Council Race

Three candidates vying to fill Cavalier Johnson's former Common Council seat.

All The Candidates In Aug. 9 Primary Election

Including contested races for governor, U.S. senator, Congress, sheriff, clerk of circuit court.

A Walk That’s All Woods And Water

From Caesar’s Park to Urban Ecology Center you pass 70 different tree species and dozens of wildflowers, shrubs, and grasses.

Jerel Ballard Announces Campaign for 2nd District Alderman in Milwaukee

City Has Few Streets Named After Women

Vast majority honor men. Here are some ways to begin changing that.

Mayor Selects Alderman Nik Kovac to Serve as Budget Director

We Energies-MPS Program Trains Young Workers

Including internships and apprentice jobs in trades paying up to $19 per hour.

Dr. Victor Amaya will serve as the new president of the Milwaukee-based nonprofit research group, Data You Can Use

Four Milwaukee-Area nonprofits receive the 2021 Data Dream Award which provides $10,000 in pro-bono research services to help agencies use data for better results

Data You Can Use, a nonprofit research group, also names their new president, Dr. Victor Amaya

Packers Xenith Helmet Give Back Program Donates Over $20,000 in High-Quality Equipment to MPS Athletics

Campaign is part of an all-encompassing community outreach initiative

Parks Planning Oak Leaf Trail Projects

Seeking federal grant money to build new ramp and modernize bike paths.

HOC Leader Seeks to Change Justice System

Chantell Jewell is the first Black woman to head the Milwaukee County House of Correction.

Rick Banks Is A Man On A Mission

Friends describe a kind, committed man focused on giving back.

Local Filmmaker Puts City in Spotlight

Documentary ‘The Heartland’ explores barriers Black children face growing up.

Seven MPS high schools named top in the state

The Washington Post rates most challenging schools; ranks Rufus King International School best in state

Advanced Placement Telepresence program expands students’ opportunity

Milwaukee Public Schools program provides classes via remote access

MPS Hosts First City Conference Football Championship

Riverside and Rufus King will compete on Thursday, October 13 at 6:00 p.m.

Teens Learn Healthy Business Skills

Teens Grow Greens members pitch product ideas to business leaders

Mountain Biking Program for Urban Youth Hopes to Gain Traction

MKE MTB is currently recruiting for the 2016 summer and fall seasons.

Two MPS Schools in State’s Top 10

U.S. News ranks Reagan and King above most suburban high schools.

More MPS high schools make national top school lists

District again takes state's top two Washington Post spots; MPS also home two of the state's U.S. News top 10

6 MPS students win national Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Previous honorees include Ken Burns, Joyce Carol Oates, Sylvia Plath and Andy Warhol

Star Performer Visits High School

Marcus Center arranges visit to MPS school by star of ‘Cabaret.’

Capitol Cape Cod for County Supervisor

Khalif Rainey lives just off Capitol Dr., looking to trade job for city alderman position.

Big stage for eight MPS boys, girls basketball teams at The City Review

Three state top 10 teams to compete as MPS continues to expand athletic opportunities including new fields, teams

We Need Equity in High School Cycling

Some schools lack access to designated mountain bike trails. But there is a solution.

Teen Bike Racer Inspires

A Milwaukee High School Mountain Bike Team member personifies the spirit of biking.

Milwaukee County Executive Chris Abele Appoints MPS Graduate, Long-Time Public School Advocate Dr. Demond Means Commissioner of Opportunity Schools Program

Dr. Means is a graduate of Milwaukee’s Riverside University High School.

Marcus Center Continues Outreach Program With Milwaukee Public Schools

Master Class with the cast of WICKED

The House That Launched Riverwest 24

Jeramey Prach founded the 24-hour bike race and his modest, 19th century home, now greatly expanded, is the race's start and finish line.

Marcus Center Teams Up with Milwaukee Public Schools for Outreach Program

Master Classes with the cast of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Record-breaking $36.7 million in scholarships for the MPS Class of 2015

Third consecutive record total; Class of 2015 more than doubled Class of 2012's total

2 MPS high schools among state’s 15 best in new U.S. News rankings

MPS' Ronald Reagan College Preparatory High School ranked 8th and MPS' Rufus King International High School ranked 12th.

MPS high schools take state’s top 2 spots on Washington Post best list

6 MPS schools in total make Post's list of schools that challenge students to achieve through college-level exams

MPS hosts listening sessions linked to strategies for improving student outcomes

Students, families, staff and community members invited to weigh in; each session is connected to one of the district's Strategic Objectives

Riverside, Rufus King alums will square off in flag football to fund scholarships, breast cancer research

5th-annual contest to be held July 26 at Custer Stadium

Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join State Senator Chris Larson and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13

Meeting invitation from Alderman Nik Kovac

Join State Senator Chris Larson and Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac for a town hall meeting on Tuesday, May 13 at the Riverside University High School Auditorium, 1615 E. Locust Street, from 5pm to 6:30pm

Meeting reminder from Alderman Nik Kovac

Alderman Nik Kovac invites you to attend a 3rd District town hall meeting from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. TONIGHT, April 30 in the library at Riverside University High School.

MPS’ Golda Meir School, rated ‘Exceeds Expectations’ by the state, is expanding into high school

January open house and testing dates set for top-rated gifted and talented school with a limited number of 9th-grade seats available for upcoming year

Reminder: Neighborhood Town hall Set for Wednesday, December 11

The event will be held in the auditorium at Riverside University High School, 1615 E. Locust St. from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Riverside girls track team to cut ribbon on new track Saturday

Set for 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 12 at school; track had not been upgraded since 1977

New Rufus King, Riverside high school principals coming back to familiar places

Jennifer Smith is a graduate of Rufus King, Michael Harris graduated from Riverside

3 MPS students win Gates scholarships covering 100% of unmet need to college of their choice

Students from MPS' Riverside, South Division who worked with College Possible to be recognized at Monday event

Bradley Tech student-built motorcycle, Gaenslen student-built solar car in action Tuesday

Projects among 25 from more than 20 MPS schools at this year's MPS STEM Partners Spring Student Showcase

As many as 100 students at MPS’ Riverside High School to sleep outside to raise money for Habitat, awareness about homelessness

Student set up to take place around 5 p.m. Thursday

MPS Students To Showcase Musical Talents This Saturday

Event runs from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at MPS’ Lincoln Center of the Arts Middle School

Neighborhood Town Hall set for TONIGHT

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting this evening (Tuesday, October 2).

Neighborhood Town Hall set for Tuesday

Milwaukee Alderman Nik Kovac invites residents to share concerns and hear from local officials at a Neighborhood Town Hall meeting the evening of Tuesday, October 2nd 2012.