Finally, Some Good Economic News: School Taxes Going Down

It's only a slight decrease, but the tax rate for the Menomonee Falls School district is expected to fall by a little less than 1 percent this year.

Local Students Get a Head Start Into the Healthcare Profession

Falls School District teams up with Community Memorial Hospital to allow students to shadow healthcare professionals and observe what doing their job is really like.

Herzing University Instructor Named 2011 Teacher of the Year

National award honors instructor from the Menomonee Falls-based online university.

School Board Locks in Employee WRS Contribution

The next public hearing on the preliminary 2011-12 district budget is Aug. 8.

DA Says Falls School Officials Didn't Violate Open Records Law

District Attorney Brad Schimel sides with the district's assertion that four hours was not enough time to fulfill Mark Belling's request to view a ratified contract with the teachers union.

School Aid Estimated to Drop 10 Percent In Falls

The Wisconsin Department of Instruction released state aid estimates Friday, and Falls will likely see state aid drop by just over $1 million.

Falls College Student Receives Competitive Internship

Catherine Becker will spend the summer interning with the Washington County Community Health Department.

Optimist Club Announces Scholarship Winners

Club awarded $10,000 in scholarships to 9 area high school students.

Former Superintendent Jack Magnuson Has Died

Magnuson, 84, helped pioneer the adult diploma and Chapter 220 programs in the district.

District Snack List Determines What's Healthy, And What's Not

Students who bring an unapproved snack to school would risk going without a snack for the day if they are multiple offenders, according to a proposed policy.

New Superintendent Shakes Up District Leadership

New titles, new faces at top levels in attempt to gain efficiencies, reduce costs.

Outgoing Superintendent Talks Career, Contracts, Future

Dr. Keith Marty sat down with Menomonee Falls Patch for a candid interview about the ups and downs of his career in the district.

Photo Gallery: Menomonee Falls High School Class of 2011

The Menomonee Falls High School Class of 2011 graduated in style. The ceremony was held in the football stadium and the sun even managed to shine down on these new graduates.

MFHS Class of 2011 Graduates Saturday

A decision on whether to hold the ceremony indoors or outdoors will be made by 6 p.m. Friday.

DA Investigating Open Records Complaint Vs. School District

Radio talk-show host Mark Belling lodged a request for criminal charges alleging superintendent, board president violated Wisconsin's Open Records Law.

New State Report Says MFHS Still Needs Improvement

However, 2010-11 reading scores were better than previous two years, according to Department of Public Instruction.

Falls Students Named to Dean's List at UW-Waukesha

Six local students appear on the spring semester Dean's List.

A Little Dance Raises $66 for Charity in Five Minutes

MFHS concert emcee encourages students to give generously at the “Walking with Children” benefit concert.

Indians Beat Tosa East 2-1 in Girls Soccer Regional

It was a dramatic win for Menomonee Falls as the Indians beat Wauwatosa East 2-1 at Menomonee Falls High school.

District Hires New Director of Technology and Assessment

Jeff Nennig will begin his duties in Menomonee Falls on July 1.

Report: Palazzari Demands Apology from Belling

Belling asked to apologize after calling School Board member Gina Palazzari a "whore for the teachers union."

School District Posts New Teachers Contract Online

Menomonee Falls school officials have put the entire 2011-13 contract on the district's website, however, it may be too late for some.

Video: The Board Votes; The Crowd Cries ‘Shame’

Residents react immediately after the board voted to approve a ratified teachers contract Monday. Board Member Ron Bertieri issued a statement after the vote.

UPDATE: School Board Unanimously Approves Teacher Contract

Although a majority of residents in attendance opposed the contract and requested the board table the issue, it was passed after four hours of debate.

UPDATE: School District, Union Reach Tentative Agreement on New Contract

School Board President Kathy Shurilla says the contract will help the district erase a $5.1 million budget deficit for the 2011-12 school year.

New Course Offerings Pack Summer School Classrooms

Over 400 students in grades 4K through 5 are already enrolled in the new Summer Learning Camps.

Two Students Expelled, Three Suspended for Facebook Threat

School, police do not believe the students intended to act on an apparent threat to kill teacher.

Ben Franklin Students Have a ‘Ball’ in The Classroom

Second-grade teacher gets rid of chairs and rolls in a new idea for seating in the classroom.

School Board Introduces New Superintendent

Patricia Herdrich will take over a district she served as an administrator in the 1980s.

Graduation Rates Continue Upward Trend

For the past five years graduation rates in Menomonee Falls have risen by nearly 4 percentage points.

State Superintendent Visits Menomonee Falls

Tony Evers took a guided tour of some of the district's facilities on Tuesday.

School District's Superintendent Search Is Over

Dr. Patricia Herdrich from West Bend Joint School District #1 will replace Dr. Keith Marty next year.

Riverside's Volunteers Fill a Need in the Classroom

Riverside Elementary School’s volunteer program is looking for 190 more senior volunteers for their Pen Pal Program next year.

National Trimathalon Day Takes Place May 14 in Menomonee Falls

Mathnasium on Appleton Avenue is the location for a national math competition. Local winners will have a chance to compete for $10,000 in cash prizes.

Talented Students Stricken With ‘Thassophobia’

More than 50 Students performed during a talent show, which is named after the fear of idleness, Thursday at Menomonee Falls High School.

How Much Do The Candidates for Falls Superintendent Make?

Two of the three candidates for the Menomonee Falls superintendent opening made more in salary and benefits than Dr. Keith Marty.

Menomonee Falls High School Associate Principal Accepts New Post

Michael Harris will take the job as principal of Lake Shore Middle School in the Mequon-Thiensville School District

Valley View Fourth Grader a Big Help to New Student

This week's Whiz Kid has been a big support for a new Vietnamese student at the school.

Falls School District to Battle Budget Deficit on Four Fronts

Superintendent Keith Marty reveals plan to attack budget shortfall during the first public presentation on the 2011-12 budget Monday.

When “Happily Ever After” Isn’t What You Expected

The Menomonee Falls High School theater department explores a new twist on fairy tales in their spring performance of "Into the Woods."