Greendale HS Theater To Present 'Peter Pan'

The production opens March 8, with five shows scheduled over two weekends.

Superintendent Explains Late Call to Close Schools Wednesday

Superintendent John Tharp said rapidly deteriorating conditions after 6 a.m. Wednesday led to his late decision to close Greendale schools.

Greendale Kindergarten Registration Under Way

Registration for 5-year-old and 4-year-old kindergarten continues this week.

Martin Luther Dance Team Heads to Nationals

The dance team left Thursday for a national competition in Minnesota.

Greendale Speech Pathologist Dies Suddenly

Judith Towne, 69, worked for the Greendale School District for 21 years and was active in the community.

Greendale Student CEOs Take First Place 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!

Greendale Students' Artwork In Regional Art Show

A number of Greendale Middle School students will have their artwork shown in a regional art show beginning this weekend.

Village, School Board Candidate Forums Slated for March

Save the dates if you want to ask the candidates a question in advance of the April 2 election.

School Fees Likely to Hold Steady

District administrators proposed a $5 high-school fee increase but say other school fees should remain status quo due to families' financial hardships.

Greendale Athletics Booster Club's Casino Night is Saturday

Proceeds from the event help support 22 Greendale High School organized sports teams.

Photos: Greendale Cheer Team Fourth at National Meet

Greendale finished fourth in the Super Large Varsity division, which is a division for teams with 20 to 30 members, in Orlando Feb. 9-10.

District Plans Expansion of High School Garden

The expansion will allow for growing year-round and teachers to incorporate gardening principles into their lesson plans.

Greendale Students Jump For Healthy Hearts

A number of students from Canterbury Elementary got their jump on for a healthy cause with Jump Rope For Heart and raised a ton of money.

Jail Time For Making Homecoming Bomb Threat

A judge called Nicholas Olson's bomb threat a "terroristic act" and sentenced him to spend time in the House of Correction, against the prosecutor's recommendation for probation.

Greendale Education Foundation Starts Program To Help Needy Families

The Greendale Education Foundation started a new program to help families pay for school field trips, school supplies and needed clothing.

Updated: School District Names New Communications Director

Longtime Greendale resident Kitty Goyette brings more than 20 years of experience to the position.

School Board Candidates Forum To Be Held in March

Six candidates are vying for three seats on the Greendale School Board in the April 2 election.

Greendale Food Service Program Deals With Change

The program is under new leadership and adjusting to huge shifts in federal school lunch guidelines.

Chamber of Commerce Offering College Scholarship

Applications for the $1,000 award are due April 3.

Baseball Field Renovation Plans Moving Forward

Greendale is beginning the design phase of planned renovations to the Brinkman Baseball Field.

Who Has Open Enrollment Seats in Nearby Districts?

Find information on open enrolling your child in the following districts: Greenfield, Oak Creek, Whitnall, Franklin and Greendale.

School District Studying Security Improvements

Greendale school officials outlined a few ways—monetarily and otherwise—to increase school safety.

New Superintendent Reflects on First 100 Days, Plans For Future

In a "state of the district report," John Tharp identified his areas of focus for the future and what he has learned so far.

College Park Teacher Named Chamber's Educator of the Year

Colleen Korpal, who will be honored at the Greendale Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet next month, began teaching in Greendale in 2006.

Want To Send Your Child To A Greendale School?

While there is limited space available for new students, the Greendale School District will be accepting open enrollment applications. Here's what you need to know.

Greendale's New Open Enrollment Seats Approved For 2013-14

New seats will be added in sixth and seventh grades, and possibly ninth grade. The total number of students enrolling through the state program, however, is projected to decrease.

Students Called on for Anti-Bullying Effort

A Greendale task force is recommending a student-led program to help find solutions to harassment and bullying.

New Class Period Aimed at GHS Freshmen, Struggling Students

A "Resource Period" will kick off most days at Greendale High School beginning next school year, giving students needing extra help some time with teachers, and freshmen some time to transition.

Attewell Leaves Greendale School District

The longtime Greendale resident, who coordinated the district's technology and communications, said he will remain active in the community.

St. Alphonsus Students Advance to National Engineering Competition

A group of St. Al's students will travel to Washington, D.C. after winning a regional competition Saturday.

Greendale School Board Race Heats Up

Spring 2013 election becomes more competitive as six candidates file papers to run for school board.

How Safe Are Our Schools?

Patch surveyed area school districts about security measures in place at their schools. See how Greendale compares with other Milwaukee-area districts.

Planning Underway for Popular Casino Night

Donations, prizes and sponsorship are being lined up for the event, scheduled for Feb. 16.

3 Candidates File for School Board Positions

Deadline to file papers is Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 5 p.m.

Possible Class Additions to Greendale High School

The Greendale School District will be reviewing additional course offerings, which include AP Human Geography, Carpentry and more.

Rumors of School Shootings Circulate at Area Districts

Greendale put the school on hold after sightings of a suspicious man. Other districts dealing with rumors of threats of violence on Friday include Waukesha, Oak Creek and Menomonee Falls.

GHS Locked Down For Suspicious Person

Greendale High School was put on "hold" after a suspicious person was seen in the building.

Increased Police Presence in Greendale Schools

In a response to the tragic shooting in Connecticut, the Greendale superintendent released a message letting the community know there will be increased police presence this week.

Greendale Top Paid Teachers Second Highest in Region

Greendale School District teachers have some of the highest paid teachers in the region. The top salary rank second and the starting salary ranks fourth, according to information collected by the district.

Online Bullying Reporting System Live For Greendale Schools

Recent survey results indicate students do not feel comfortable reporting negative behavior to adults. The new system will allow students to anonymously report harassment and illegal activity.