East nearly knocks off top-ranked Marquette in boys soccer, while Central posts two victories — boys soccer over Tosa East and girls volleyball over rival Brookfield East.
After being named the 2011 Journalism Educator of the Year, Central English teacher and TYRO advisor Jill Cook has earned two more awards.
But a parent's motion to increase the proposed school tax levy by $1.5 million to keep Hillside open was ruled out of order.
Four Brookfield Academy seniors were selected as National Merit Semifinalists, making them eligible to compete for additional scholarships.
The Elmbrook Schools portion of residents' property tax bills likely will decrease, due to the state's 5.5 percent cut in school revenue caps.
Passions were high as Brookfield Central edged Brookfield East, 34-28 in OT.
The Lancers lost 31-28 in double overtime to the Hilltoppers at Hart Park.
Fifteen seniors at Brookfield Central and East high schools can compete for National Merit Scholarships.
Coffey, a Brookfield East High social studies teacher, was named 2011 Distinguished Teacher of the Year.
Tonawanda in Elm Grove would remain open under a recommendation the Board will take to two community meetings to get feedback before final vote in October.
A federal appeals court ruled Friday that holding a school graduation ceremony in a church does not violate the separation of church and state.
Elmbrook School Board members said they were not in favor of closing Swanson or Burleigh elementary schools.
Back-to-school student assemblies kicked off the new school year for kindergarteners to seniors at Brookfield Academy.
The Spartans traveled to West Allis to beat the Bulldogs 48-13 in a Greater Metro League football match-up.
DeMario Harris' touchdowns help the Lancers defeat the Huskies at home Friday, 34-14.
Students at Hillside and Swanson Elementary Schools got back in the swing of school on their first day Thursday.
Brookfield mothers celebrated firsts and lasts at their annual tradition of walking to Panera Bread on the first day of school.
Swanson Elementary School's new principal, Kori Hartman, taught first grade for 14 years and loves getting back in the classroom.
Teacher salaries are frozen for fall and sick leave days are reduced, while the board plans to review in future months possible changes to retiree benefits.
The Spartans of Brookfield East take on the Cardinals of Milwaukee South Division in an early season match-up.
School Board approves other budget changes, with hearing and annual meeting scheduled for Sept. 26.
“Super 16” competition took place in Green Bay
After 40 years in education, Gibson decides this is his last year.
Changes said to balance cost savings and employee satisfaction.
Work session on issue to be held Sept. 6.
Students at East and Central show gains in almost all subject areas over last year.
The boundaries establishing which elementary schools feed into which middle and high schools would need to be changed if Swanson or Burleigh were closed.
The changes would save the district about $76,500 a year and are under consideration as Elmbrook drafts an employee handbook.
Hillside and Tonawanda Elementary schools continue to weigh heavily in potential school closure debate.
Ithaca College selects teacher Jill Cook for its Media Mentor awards.
School Board adopts plan to eliminate one of its three assistant superintendent posts as part of restructuring.
School Board will consider a plan to eliminate the position of assistant superintendent for human resources and restructure department.
It's no longer just Hillside and Tonawanda schools being eyed for shutdown; board hopes to decide by November.
Board members vote to accept 16 siblings even though most said Elmbrook needs to curb its non-resident enrollment.
The Elmbrook School Board will vote Tuesday on approving new hires at district schools.
At its outdoor Mass during the Dominic Days festival, St. Dominic will mark the progress toward building a new athletic facility and arts and activities center.
Elmbrook is one of just 13 school districts out of 424 statewide to receive an increase in state aid. But local property taxes — not state aid – continues to be Elmbrook's overwhelming revenue source.
Classic rock band "Hell on Heels," featuring University President Renee Herzing, will raise money today for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee.
Patricia Paskov was selected as one of the top 10 finalists in the national competition for Distinguished Young Women in Mobile, Ala.
After winning the Bob Kames Jazz Festival in April, the Brookfield Central Jazz Band gets to perform at Summerfest at 2:30 p.m. today.