Brookfield East High seniors' graduation starts at 11 a.m. Sunday, followed by Brookfield Central's ceremony at 3 p.m., all at East's Field House. Share your photos on Patch's graduation gallery.
After beating Arrowhead 9-6, next up is the state tournament on Saturday in Whitewater.
After Hillside Elementary's final all-school assembly, students surprised Mrs. Kremer with a flash mob dance which she joined. Check out Brookfield Patch's coverage from the big farewell.
Burleigh Principal Bil Zahn gives his successor Teresa Curley his Viking purple/gold Nikes, as students welcome Curley with songs, questions and applause.
Retiring after 22 years as Burleigh Elementary School principal, Bil Zahn and his legacy were celebrated Friday, first with an all-school ceremony unveiling the new school monument sign, and later, a cookout.
Among the retirees recognized Wednesday were Superintendent Matt Gibson, Burleigh Elementary Principal Bil Zahn and Hillside Elementary Principal Julie Kremer. Nine received Outstanding Employee Awards.
A reception will be held June 14 at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts to recognize Elmbrook Schools Superintendent Matt Gibson, who is retiring after 17 years.
After a weekend national forensics competition in Baltimore, MD, Mary Wacker announced she will be passing the baton as coach of the formidable Brookfield East forensics team after 22 years.
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Lasting memories from Catholic Memorial High School's Class of 2012 Graduation Ceremony.
Hundreds of Hillside students and staff — past and present — paid homage to the school at a celebration Thursday night.
Brookfield Central High School students are headed to the National History Day competition June 10 with their film on the 1968 Dagenham Ford strike and Equal Pay Act.
The Spartans captured the boys championship by four points over Kettle Moraine, while the Lancers came out on top in the girls regional.
The public is invited to any or all of a list of school concerts being held over the next two weeks at Elmbrook's elementary, middle and high schools. Band, orchestra and choral concerts are on tap.
Nathan Hackett said his family is overwhelmed and humbled by the support of friends and strangers for his 8th grade son, Kerwin, who is continuing his amazing recovery after being a coma from a skiing accident.
Preparing to travel soon to two national tournaments, East Forensics team members performed their competition pieces Friday night at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts.
In a new program created by the Elmbrook Parent Leadership Council and the Elmbrook Education Foundation, graduating seniors nominate teachers who made a significant impact on their education.
Doctors didn't think the Pilgrim Park eighth grader would survive, but Kerwin is recovering with the help of family, friends and strangers. A benefit Saturday with car wash, auction and dance, will help medical bills.
With Hillside Elementary School closing in June, the popular 'Hillside Hawk Walk / Run' transformed to a new event that raised money Sunday for a Hillside scholarship and Wisconsin Hills Middle School needs.
Studies suggest that the difficult-to-enter workforce is getting harder for college grads, with a higher percentage of recent grads taking longer to find a job than in years past.
Spartans' captain led team to WIAA state tournament in 2010 and 2011, and also won a state club championship with Elm Grove SC.
Brookfield East Athletic and Activities Director Corey Golla has resigned to take a job as principal at Menomonee Falls High School.
Hundreds of students danced the night away at East's Junior Prom Friday night. Check out photographer Kim Stemmer's huge gallery and add some of your photos!
Check out the show and share your (non-flash) photos of the performances, actors, stage setting and crew.
Gallery Night included musical performances, an art auction, crafts by Kohl's Art Generation with the Milwaukee Art Museum and students showing off their creations to friends and loved ones.
For free tickets to the concert, contact the box office at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts at (262) 781-9520.
Brookfield Central juniors hosted an elegant yet lively Prom Saturday night at the InterContinental Hotel in Milwaukee. Check out the photos from the mob on the dance floor.
Central's prom was Saturday night at the InterContinental Hotel in downtown Milwaukee, with a post-prom at the high school until 3 a.m.
Diagnosed with sarcoma in November, Emily Oberst stays positive with help from her friends and neighbors. Classmates are raising money for the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative at the Run for the Hills 5K run/walk on May 6.
A touring team of Chinese acrobats performed at Burleigh Elementary Wednesday.
Students grades 5-12 will bring the whimsical play to the Sharon Lynn Performing Arts Center.
Teen tops top honor for new artist at Wisconsin Area Music Industry awards ceremony in Appleton.
A myriad of media, including a large mural created by 3rd, 4th and 5th graders, is displayed at Brookfield Academy's annual Art Exhibit.
Patch's hand-count of results for the Elmbrook School Board show both incumbents winning. The Waukesha County clerk's office, which said it would post local results online, posted few results, and asked the media and campaigns to tally up votes.
At a school assembly, students participated in an interactive presentation by Good Friend Inc. on how to show awareness, acceptance and empathy for peers with autism.
Brookfield East students perform a humorous, compassionate show about the lives of four developmentally disabled men. Actors collaborated with East's Best Buddies program to breathe life into the characters. Final show is Sunday.
A cast at Hillside performed a three-day run of 'Alice and Wonderland.'
After years of Central High football stadium debt stymieing baseball and tennis upgrades, the Elmbrook School Board has agreed to help fund new athletic facilities — but only after all private donations are raised.
Teresa Curley, a principal in the Trevor-Wilmot Consolidated Grade School District, will succeed Bil Zahn as principal of Burleigh this summer.
The inaugural Legacy awards for ACT performance and participation were given to five Wisconsin high schools — including Brookfield Central and East.