Middle School STEM Campaign Kicked off by Elmbrook Foundation

To add a Gateway to Technology (GTT) program at Wisconsin Hills and Pilgrim Park middle schools, the Elmbrook Education Foundation is seeking donations to assist the school district.

PHOTOS: Central Has Homecoming Fun

From the pep rally to the band to the cheerleaders and the fans, Brookfield Patch captured images of Lancer Homecoming fun.

Lancers Crush Red Raiders 54-12

Brookfield Central handily won its Homecoming game over Wauwatosa East Friday, improving its record to 5-2 in the Greater Metro Conference.

Playoff Picture Gets Clearer for East, Central, Academy

Find out which high school football teams are in, out or fighting for the playoff lives. And check out the WISN video report from East's Homecoming game against West Allis Hale.

VIDEO: Pep Rally, Half-time Performances Pump Up Fans

The Spartanettes, cheerleaders, band and athletic teams primed the fans for Brookfield East's Homecoming football game.

PHOTOS: Spartans Defeat Huskies 44-6

Brookfield East remains undefeated and driving toward its hopeful second-ever conference championship.

PHOTOS: East's Homecoming Festivities

A full, updated photo gallery from Brookfield East's homecoming chili dinner, pep rally and football game. How many people do you recognize in these photos?

Brookfield Academy Open House

Honor Society Students Inducted, Urged to 'Be Ignited'

Seven of 55 students inducted into the National Honor Society at Catholic Memorial are from Brookfield and Elm Grove.

$1.2 Million Saved by Closing Hillside School

Savings due to the elimination of 16 full-time equivalent positions, including nine teachers.

Gifts to Elmbrook Exceed $625K

Community members and groups donated more than $625,000 in gifts to the Elmbrook School District in the 2011-12 school year. See the list of donors by school and the thanks from top school leaders.

Elmbrook Taxes to Remain Stable on December Bills

Barring major changes from a proposed $71.9 million tax levy that won advisory approval from a small audience Monday, the school portion of residents' tax bills should remain about the same as last year.

Brookfield Academy Celebrates Homecoming

Shortly after kicking off its 50th anniversary year, Brookfield Academy has a host of events planned for homecoming, including an inaugural induction of athletes into a Hall of Fame.

Brookfield East Homecoming Events Planned

Monday kicks off East's homecoming week with a Powder Puff game and bonfire, and ends next weekend with a chili dinner, game and more.

Lancer Runners Finish First at Warrior Invitational

Brookfield Central's Carl Hirsch and Elizabeth Flatley were the first to cross the finish line Saturday at the invite in Muskego at which Brookfield Academy's teams also participated.

Fifteen Elmbrook Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Students from Brookfield East and Central high schools have been selected as National Merit Semifinalists for their scores on the PSATs last year.

The Savage Truth on Money - Milwaukee

Elmbrook Parent Network presents "HOW Are You Smart? Using Multiple Intelligences to Create Life-Long Learners"

Sustainable Farming

Elmbrook Superintendent's Chat

Elmbrook Superintendent's Chat

Chill at Yo Mama, Raise Dough for Brookfield Elementary

Yo Mama! in Brookfield will donate a portion of its proceeds to Brookfield Elementary School's PTO when patrons mention the school at the register. Details in the link.

Waukesha School Taxes Going Down Despite Tax Rate Increase

Waukesha School Board approves budget that accounts for a 6 percent decrease in equalized property values. Public hearing on budget is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Elmbrook Schools Chief Praises State Plan to Replace WKCE Tests with ACT

The proposal would replace the current high school assessment system with a four-test ACT suite that would be given to high school students starting in 2014-15.

Ottawa University-Wisconsin: 20 Years of Significance

Brookfield Academy Students Named National Merit Semifinalists

Eleven students were chosen as semifinalists — a record number for the academy.

Elmbrook School Board Approves Wage Raises for Teachers

In its first teachers contract post Act 10, the Elmbrook School Distict and teachers agreed to a 1.5 percent wage increase.

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Career Seminar

Career Seminar

Meet Junfang Lan, New Mandarin Chinese Teacher at East, Central

A native of Longyou, Zhejiang Province in Eastern China, Lan obtained her master's degree in education from UW-Platteville in 2006. When she's not teaching, Lan loves cooking and sharing her Chinese recipes.

Meet Gretchen Wolfe, New Brookfield Central RTI Instructor

Wolfe says she moved back to Wisconsin after teaching in Arizona and recently obtained her doctoral degree at UW - Madison. A motorcycle rider and "taxi" for her three children, Wolfe says she chose Elmbrook for its reputation of excellence.

Meet Stacy Chapman, New Pilgrim Park 7th Grade Teacher

A recent Cardinal Stritch University graduate, Chapman will teach Language Arts and Social Studies and the new Communication Arts class. She also would love to coach volleyball.

Meet Nichole Grube, New Social Worker at Three Elementary Schools

A social worker previously in the private sector and at the Oak Creek-Franklin Joint school district, Grube calls herself a "bit of a health nut" who likes to relax with family and friends or a good book.

PHOTOS: Brookfield Academy Kicks Off its 50th Anniversary Year

A year full of anniversary events began Friday with the traditional Founders Day assembly, with the two former Heads of School and members of the original class of 33 students in attendance.

Elementary Class Sizes Hit Maximums at Tonawanda, Swanson

Elmbrook plans to have teaching assistants help fifth grade teachers instruct classes with 30 or 31 students.

Meet Linda Smith, New Brookfield Central German Teacher

Poised to obtain her masters degree in education, Smith loves to travel abroad and once lived in Germany. "Visiting East Berlin and seeing the Berlin Wall is an experience I will never forget," she says.

Meet Jennie Katrichis, New School Psychologist at Central, Tonawanda

After 17 years at MPS, including the last five working with special needs students, Katrichis is excited about joining Elmbrook's "wonderful community." She's a Sunday School teacher and sports fan.

We're looking for 'Whiz Kids'

Weekly column will focus on Brookfield's outstanding young people.

Brookfield Academy Senior Makes Most of Her Time

McElligott satisfies multiple interests with focus and great energy.