Classes On at Burleigh Elementary Despite Power Outage

There were a series of small outages in the area Thursday morning, but a generator was operating at the school.

Cornell Note System Helping Boost Brookfield East Performance

Dan Pavletich and his staff have helped give students a note taking style that they say leads to critical thinking and better equipping students for the future.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Meet Tonawanda Teachers Heidi Hudson-Mairet and Susan Mildren

Brookfield Patch and the Elmbrook School District is highlighting teachers each week. This week, we catch up with two Tonawanda Elementary School teachers.

Post Your Brookfield East Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Post Your Brookfield Academy Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Post Your Brookfield Central Prom Pics on Patch

You don't have to wait until prom night 2013 to share those awesome pics. Share the fun of picking out that dress, snagging those designer shoes or picking out that really retro suit from Goodwill!

Elmbrook Spotlight: Tonawanda Teachers Dish About High School, Elmbrook Schools

Michele Hoffman and Molly Hopp are featured in this week's teacher profiles. The Elmbrook School District is working with Brookfield Patch to highlight district teachers each week.

Brookfield Company Earns State Honor for Educational Focus

Trace-A-Matic is a 2013 Business Friends of Education Winner, according to State Superintendent Tony Evers.

Elmbrook Education Foundation Spring Gala Will Support Project Lead The Way

The gala will be held April 12 at Sharon Lynne Wilson Center.

How Are Elmbrook Graduates Doing in College Sports?

One graduate was trying to help his team to the NCAA Hockey Frozen Four; others are competing in track and tennis.

Elmbrook Offices May Move to Hillside Elementary

The school district is looking for a new location for their administrative offices and they are eyeing the closed school.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Gina McElherne, Rachel Reid Share Love for Teaching

Fairview South and Dixon Elementary teachers highlighted in this week's Elmbrook Spotlight.

Brookfield East Principal Promoted to Elmbrook Human Resources Director

Search will soon begin to replace Dan Pavletich, who is in his third year as principal at Brookfield East.

Brookfield Elementary Principal Retiring

Lynn Raines is leaving at the end of the school year to focus on her family.

Leslie Gray, Angela Roach Love Making a Difference for Fairview South Students

Each week, Brookfield Patch is highlighting Elmbrook School District teachers. This week, we spotlight Fairview South teachers Leslie Gray and Angela Roach.

Election Preview: State Superintendent of Schools

Incumbent Tony Evers is taking on state Rep. Don Pridemore in the April 2 election for Wisconsin's top education post.

Brookfield Students Score High on National German Exam

The students are eligible for a four-week Study Trip to Germany.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Meet Angela Malett and Mark Gimla

Each week, Brookfield Patch is working with the Elmbrook School District to feature district teachers. This week we catch up with two teachers from Dixon Elementary School.

Brookfield AFS Student Sings Gospel at Inner-City Church

A foreign exchange student at Brookfield Central High School was part of a unique intercultural experience Sunday evening at Victory Missionary Baptist Church.

Siblings of Current Students Might Qualify for Elmbrook Open Enrollment

The board will consider opening up Elmbrook seats for siblings of current nonresident students in May.

BCHS Senior Named Presidential Scholar Candidate

Yi Jiang is one of 56 seniors from Wisconsin who have been invited to apply for semi-finalist status.

Wisconsin Hills Teacher Chosen as Brookfield Jaycees Outstanding Educator

Jean Woolridge, an 8th grade special educator, was chosen for her efforts in organizing her students to volunteer for Food for the Hungry, Inc.

Pilgrim Park Students Display Artwork at Waukesha County Courthouse [PHOTOS]

Elmbrook students share drawings with the community.

Brookfield Students, Educators Receive Herb Kohl Foundation Awards

The $1,000 awards are being made to teachers, their schools, and graduating high school students.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Meet Wanda Boggs and Kristin Petersen

Each week, Brookfield Patch is working with the Elmbrook School District to feature district teachers. This week we catch up with two teachers from Brookfield Elementary School.

Central Students Qualify to Compete for the U.S. Chemistry Olympiad Team

Two Brookfield Central students placed high enough in the Milwaukee Section of the American Chemical Society to qualify for the national team.

UW-Waukesha Will Start Offering a Bachelor's Degree

It is the first time the University of Wisconsin Colleges has been accredited to offer a bachelor’s degree.

Brookfield Academy Competes in 2013 Rube Goldberg Competition

Students were charged with building a complex machine to complete a simple task in at least 20 steps.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Meet Shyla Calhoun and Jeni Berthold

Each week, Brookfield Patch is working with the Elmbrook School District to spotlight district teachers.

Brookfield Central Once Again Wins Forensic Championship

The team successfully defended their championship at the Speech Bowl this past weekend.

Find Your Kid's Name on Brookfield Fall Honor Roll

The two high schools released the list of honorees — look up your child's name, their friends and others you know.

3 Named to University of Iowa Dean's List

A trio of Brookfield natives were found on the school's fall semester dean's list

Fifteen Brookfield Students Chosen for National Merit Finalists

Brookfield East has ten finalists and Central has five.

Elmbrook Spotlight: Swanson Teachers Share About Teaching in District

Each week, Brookfield Patch is working with the Elmbrook School District to spotlight district teachers. This week, two teachers at Swanson Elementary School are highlighted.

Early Graduation Requests Increase at Elmbrook High Schools

The spike coincided with the start of block scheduling. District officials want to compile more information about why it's happening and could make recommendations for any changes this fall.

Four Brookfield Wrestlers at WIAA Individual State Meet

Two athletes from Brookfield East and two from Brookfield Central made it through last week's sectionals.

Brookfield East Takes First in JA Business Challenge

Nearly 100 students competed at Briggs & Stratton Corp. Thursday in the Junior Achievement Business Challenge. Check out some of the team photos!

Will Your Family Be the Biggest Loser?

Hundreds of STEM Academy and Brookfield Elementary families are reducing, reusing and recycling more than your average load of garbage for Waukesha Recycling Center's "Waste Stream Challenge."

Dixon Elementary Students Share Language of Love With Parents [PHOTOS]

Just in time for Valentine's Day, fourth graders at Dixson celebrated by reading their poems to their parents.

Elmbrook Grads Succeeding in Sports and Classroom

A standout hockey goaltender is again leading Union College into the national spotlight, while three other former Brookfield athletes were Academic All-Big 10 in the fall.