Greenfield High School Teacher Earns National Certification

Christy Timms earned certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, which is one of the highest credential available for educators.

Conrad Farner's Statement on Resignation

The superintendent's nearly 10-year tenure with the Greenfield School District will come to an end Jan. 15, as Farner takes a new position in Cedarburg.

Conrad Farner Resigns as Greenfield Superintendent

Farner has accepted a position in the Cedarburg School District. His resignation is effective Jan. 15.

Got Milk? Greenfield Schools Do Despite Golden Guernsey Closing

Golden Guernsey's closing left some local schools scrambling for milk Monday, according to reports. Greenfield and Whitnall schools have milk for their students, superintendents said.

Greenfield School Board Will Have One New Face

But no campaign will be necessary as only two candidates, including incumbent Rick Moze, declared their candidacy for the two available seats.

Incumbent Stephanie Richter Among Whitnall School Board Candidates

She will retain her seat after short-term fill-in Richard Kollauf bowed out and only one other candidate emerged.

Top School Stories of 2012

School news dominated Greenfield Patch’s coverage throughout much of 2012.

School Board's Don Carlson Will Not Run for Re-Election

Carlson will finish his only term on the board in April.

Greenfield's Amazing Students of 2012

From elementary school to college, students from Greenfield proved the future is bright by accomplishing big things in 2012.

Whitnall Students Honor Sandy Hook Victims

The student cheering section at Tuesday's varsity basketball game dressed in green and white, the Sandy Hook Elementary School colors.

Expensive Concession Stand Continues to Irk Board Members

Even after a representative from the construction company explained why the stand cost $68,000, some board members feel the district did not get enough for its money.

Greenfield Schools Benefit from Another Walmart Donation

The city's new Walmart Supercenter donated more than 1,000 school supply items to Greenfield Middle School.

Greenfield Looking at Creative School-Start Time Solutions

Some members of the Greenfield School Board want to change the high school start times, a year and a half after the administration's latest proposal was shot down

National Honor Society Helps More than 40 Needy Families

Greenfield High School students collected and distributed thousands of clothing items, toys and food items through the annual NHS Holiday Sharing program.

Greenfield's Reaction: Are Our School's Safe?

Whitnall Superintendent Lowell Holtz said his schools are as safe as they can be.

High School Softball Diamond Upgrades Could Cost $50,000

The Greenfield School District anticipates making improvements to a diamond built just a few years ago.

New GHS Wrestling Coach Wants to Build on Tradition

Chris Otto is in his first season as the Greenfield High School wrestling coach, one of two new local varsity head coaches this winter.

Disc Golf Course Proposal Flies Forward

The Whitnall School Board gave senior Clayton Anderson the go-ahead to continue to build on his disc golf course plan he presented to them earlier this month.

Greenfield School Board Questions Referendum Funds Spending

A concession stand with a price tag of nearly $70,000 has some board members wondering if the money is being well spent.

How Much Do School Administrators Make?

Local administrator salaries are in line with other county districts. Use our interactive database to see which school administrators are the highest and lowest paid throughout the state of Wisconsin.

Edgewood Girls Running To Success

This fall, 18 Edgewood Elementary School girls participated in the Girls on the Run program that taught them the benefits of running, promoted self-confidence and tackled issues young women face.

Disc Golf Setting Course for Greenfield?

Whitnall High School senior Clayton Anderson wants to turn the district's Nature Pod into a free disc golf course and believes it will attract people to the community.

Rick Kollauf Returns to Whitnall School Board

Kollauf was chosen from four candidates who applied to replace Suzette Larson, who resigned in September. He will finish her term, which expires in April.

Whitnall's Rachel Stave Rewrites State Diving Record Books

The Whitnall senior won her third consecutive WIAA Division 2 title in record fashion Friday.

Edgewood Elementary to Benefit from McTeacher Night at McDonald's

The school fundraiser will be held at McDonald's, 4275 S. 27th St., Nov. 27.

Greenfield High School Joins the 'Movember Movement'

The mustache-centered movement will raise awareness and funds in support of men's health issues during the month of November.

Greenfield High School to Present 'Oklahoma!'

Greenfield High School will present Rogers and Hammerstein’s “Oklahoma!” in the Performing Arts Center Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at 7 p.m.

Four Will Interview for Whitnall School Board Vacancy

The applicants had until Thursday to apply and a replacement for Suzette Larson is expected to be chosen Nov. 12.

Whitnall's John Quinlan Pins Down Prestigious Honor

The longtime Whitnall wrestling coach will be inducted into the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame on Friday.

GHS National Honor Society Collecting Items for Needy

As the holiday season approaches, members of the Greenfield High School National Honor Society hope to reach more than the 45 families they helped in 2011.

Greenfield School Board to Revisit Handbooks, Policies ... Again

The Greenfield School Board will take another look at the 2012-13 handbooks and board-staff communication policies Monday.

Drama Director Brings 'New Attitude' to Whitnall

Tom Weissgerber is the new head of the Whitnall High School drama department, and a new performance is approaching fast.

Firefighters Serve Up Course of Fire Prevention

October is Fire Prevention Month, and the Greenfield Fire Department was busy educating nearly 3,000 students during school visits.

'Rachel's Challenge' Program Aimed at Inspiring Kindness, Compassion

Greenfield High School will host the free program next month. It tells the story of Rachel Scott, who was a victim of the Columbine High School shooting in 1999.

School Start-Time Debate Making a Return?

At least one parent and one Greenfield School Board member want to revisit changing Greenfield High School's start time more than a year after the board shot down such a move.

Board Member Rick Moze Apologizes for Comments About Administration

He is the second Greenfield School Board member to issue an apology at a board meeting in October.

All Greenfield, Whitnall Schools 'Meet Expectations'

Greenfield's six schools and Whitnall's four all received report cards from the Department of Public Instruction that were released Monday.

Are Greenfield, Whitnall Schools Making the Grade?

A new state report card detailing how schools across Wisconsin are doing educating children is set to be released the week of Oct. 22.

Whitnall Searching for School Board Candidates

The Whitnall School Board hopes to choose a candidate at the Nov. 12 board meeting.

Policies, Handbooks Remain Hot Topics for School Board

The 2012-13 employee handbooks are still awaiting approval by the board, and board-staff communication policies continue to be debated.