Whitnall School District to be Nearly Debt Free by End of the Year

The board agrees to use a large chunk of fund balance to wipe out debt.

Business as Usual at Greenfield School District Annual Meeting

District officials presented a $35,563,584 general fund budget to an audience of about four dozen community members

UPDATED: Whitnall Block Party Set for Saturday

The event, back by popular demand, will feature fun events for the entire family.

Greenfield School District Hiring Back Retired Teachers

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel says the district is one of at least four in the Milwaukee area to re-hire retired teachers.

Whitnall School Board Investigates Defeasing Debt

The district discussed options to address its surplus Monday night in advance of its Sept. 26 annual budget meeting.

Tears Flow, Excitement Felt As School Starts Throughout Greenfield

Greenfield schools began the school year Thursday morning.

First Day of School Photo Gallery

Greenfield students and teachers head back to school.

Several Greenfield, Whitnall Teachers Among Nearly 5,000 Who Recently Retired

According to a report, the retirement rate among public school teachers doubled following the 2010-11 school year.

Week After Greenfield School Board Protests, Similar Scene Plays Out in New Berlin

New Berlin teachers, like those in Greenfield, were displeased with the input they had on their employee handbook.

Several Factors Led to Monday's School Board Meeting Ruckus

A letter to teachers, need for safety, open meeting law all contributed to tension.

More Reaction From the Greenfield School Board Protests

There have been plenty of opinions on both sides of the issue shared the last few days.

President Defends Board, Calls Protesters 'Unruly' and 'Obnoxious'

Greenfield School Board president Bruce Bailey speaks out on Monday night's protests.

RAW VIDEO: Greenfield School Board Protests

The Greenfield School District administrative building was the site of a large protest Monday evening.

Whitnall School Board to Consider Options for Excess Revenue

Preliminary number show the district may take in $2.3 million more in revenue than it will spend in the coming school year.

More Details on Monday's School Board Protests

According to multiple sources, many of the protestors were Wisconsin Education Association Council members.

Photos From Monday's Protests

More than one hundred protestors gathered at the Greenfield School District administrative building Monday.

Greenfield High School's New Principal Has High Expectations

Paul Thusius is now in charge after three years as an associate principal at Wauwatosa West.

Tips for Buying Back-to-School Shoes

A local pedorthist offers suggestions on how to keep your child's feet comfortable and healthy.

Parents of Kindergarteners Should Know Class Placements Soon

With just weeks before school starts, they still don't know what class their child will be in.

Your Back to School Guide is Here

Schools all over Greenfield start Thursday.

School Nurses Urge Families to Make Vaccinations a Priority

The start of school is right around the corner. Are your children's shots up to date?

New Whitnall Athletic Director Happy to be Back

Rick Elertson returns to the district after a two-year stint as an associate principal at a Franklin middle school.

Work Calendar First Test In Evolving Relationship Between Teachers, Administrators

The sides are at odds regarding added days and compensation.

Whitnall Quickly Names New Athletic Director

Only five days lapse between former athletic director's final day and her replacement's board approval.

In Other Words: Summer Books for Babies, Teens and in Between

The Greenfield Public Library librarians provide a weekly list of books they suggest you pick up during your next visit.

Whitnall May Cap Parent-Paid Busing Increase

Whitnall School Board approves subsidizing an increased cost to some families based on a decrease in ridership, pending a legal check.

Greenfield Teachers Ask District For Voice on Contract Decisions

Union president says he hopes for continued labor peace.

School District Earning Revenue From Facility Rentals

But the district was unable to form athletic leagues during the spring and summer as it hoped.

State's School Funding Policies Place Districts in Dire Fiscal Situations

Greenfield hosts more than a dozen school officials from around the state.

Relay For Life Cancer Fundraiser is Friday

The event is Aug. 5-6 at Greenfield High School

Whitnall High School Teacher Finalist for Presidential Award

Karen Blackburn, an algebra and geometry teacher, is one of five finalists from Wisconsin.

Students Will Be Paying More for College Tuition

Tuition is on the rise in the UW System and Marquette, and could be at MATC.

School Districts Balancing Competitive Benefits, Savings

Whitnall administrators are attempting to keep costs down for their employees; Greenfield is weighing its options.

What Do Whitnall and Greenfield Graduates Do After High School?

State data provides insight into trends at district's serving Greenfield's students.

Whitnall School District Face $1.74 Million Revenue Limit Reduction

The new business manager laid out options to reduce the budget gap.

Greenfield High School Honors Vietnam Hero

The school's new baseball field was rededicated to alumnus Bob Wieland.

Greenfield School District Supports City's Safe Routes to Schools Initiative

The School Board made their feelings known at Monday's meeting.

Baseball Field Re-Dedication Will Happen Rain or Shine

Greenfield High School will honor veteran Bob Wieland in a ceremony this afternoon.

Greenfield School District's Budget Balanced, For Now

But lots can change between now and when it's finalized.

Preliminary Budget, Teacher Contracts to be Addressed at Greenfield School Board Meeting

Those items highlight tonight's board meeting.