Shorewood Snapshot: School Board to Discuss Vacant Seat

A look at this week's local events and news.

Why Michael Mishlove Resigned from the Shorewood School Board

A member of the board for more than six years, Mishlove said there's no one reason he decided to step down, but the dynamics associated with a new board contributed.

East Coast Storms Could Cause Tech Problems with District Website

Due to it being hosted out of Hartford, CT, the Shorewood School District's website might experiences technical issues or outages as Hurricane Sandy makes landfall on the east coast.

Mishlove Resigns from Shorewood School Board

The board member told his colleagues Saturday morning he would be stepping down effective immediately, but declined to comment on why.

Search Begins for Marketing Pro to Help Boost School District Revenue, Enrollment

The School Board gave the OK on a hiring process and job description for the newly created position of director of development and marketing, which would focus on fundraising and boosting resident enrollment.

Help Atwater Elementary Family Devastated in Weekend Fire

Principal Tim Kenney has organized a donation drive for a family who lost almost all their belongings when their Milwaukee home went up in flames over the weekend.

Shorewood Schools Garner High Marks on State Report Card

All Shorewood schools are exceeding expectations under a new state scoring and rating system rolled out on Monday.

Return of The Glory Cup: Football, Pranks and A Neighborly Rivalry

The series between the Shorewood and Whitefish Bay football teams dates back to the 1930s and was notorious for student pranks.

Are Shorewood 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.

What Kind of Post-Retirement Benefits Should Shorewood Teachers Receive?

The School Board tabled a proposal to have a committee conduct a financial analysis of non-pension retirement benefits, and instead asked its handbook committee to examine the district's values and how those align with the benefits it offers.

Messwood Draws Whitefish Bay in WIAA Playoffs

Learn more about the matchup of these two North Shore neighbors, whose only losses were by one point (Whitefish Bay) and three points (Messwood).

Tutti Fruity, Oh Rudy: Shorewood on YouTube

A Zucker classic is posted anew, and the Messwood football team has attracted quite a few cameras in its 6-1 season.

PHOTOS: Shorewood Celebrates Homecoming

Shorewood High School celebrated in style Friday with a homecoming parade and football match.

Funding Plan for Energy Project Comes Under Fire

A former School Board member is circulating a petition which could force a $6 million borrow for a energy efficiency project to referendum.

SHS Student Receives National Recognition

Serah Washington was named an Outstanding Participant in the National Achievement Scholarship Program.

Ramp-up the School Sprirt, Homecoming Weekend is Almost Here

Shorewood High School will celebrate homecoming with a slate of events starting on Friday.

Atwater Art Teacher Says Goodbye after 6 Years

After six years, art teacher Nancy Kampmeier is saying goodbye to the "young artists" at Atwater Elementary School.

Gov. Scott Walker Takes to Twitter to Back NFL Refs

Republican governor says it's time to bring back the "real referees" — who are unionized.

Residents Approve 1.62 Percent School Tax Levy Decrease

It wasn’t a crowd of 200 like last year, but roughly 25 to 30 residents showed their support for Shorewood schools at the district’s annual meeting.

New Teachers Contract Includes 1.63 Percent Pay Bump

After about 15 months of talks, Shorewood educators and the School Board come to agreement on a new contract, limited to wages.

4 SHS Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

The local students are among 16,000 seniors nationwide who will compete for some 8,300 Merit Scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be awarded next spring.

Shorewood School District Annual Meeting

Shorewood Schools Annual Meeting Set for Monday

School officials will hold a budget hearing and a public vote on the 2012 tax levy.

'Shorewood Fowl 5000' 5K Fun Run Slated for Nov. 10

Registration is underway for the annual 5k race, which serves as a fundraiser for Shorewood High School's boys and girls cross country teams.

$5.9 Million Energy Efficiency Project OK'd by School Officials

Looking to cut energy costs, the Shorewood School Board approved the project which is estimated to save the district $181,886 annually, compared to the district's current consumption costs.

State Superintendent Announces $7 Million Plan to Phase Out WKCE Tests

Shorewood Supt. Martin Lexmond said the proposal — which would replace the current high school assessment with a four-test ACT suite administered to high school students starting in 2014-15 — provides an opportunity to better measure student growth.

Waukesha Director of Instruction Hired to Head Up Shorewood Curriculum Department

The School Board approved the hire of Tabia Nicholas for the district's top curriculum post — a position that has been shared by several principals for years.

Lake Bluff Trumpets In New Mural Adorning School Entrance

Parents, teachers and students took the first peak at a new mural coating the archway just inside the elementary school at an unveiling ceremony Tuesday night.

Free Oatmeal

Peace Learning Center of Milwaukee 10th Anniversary Open House

Shorewood Elementary Schools Meet and Greet Students, Parents and Teachers

re*start at Kingo

Walk the Milwaukee River

Wildtree Freezer Meal Workshop

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music / MPS Partnership of the Arts: World Drum Camp

Free Spring Workshop on Rain Gardens

Local Educators Fill School Steps to Protest Governor's Budget

Teachers stand up against Scott Walker's budget repair bill Monday at Lake Bluff Elementary.

VIDEO: Daily PatchCast for Feb. 3

A video recap of the day's top stories.

April Referendum Likely to Help School District's Cash Crunch

Vote would be part of short-term effort to keep district from making more more cuts.

Are Days Numbered for Shorewood Intermediate School?

Declining enrollment, village's aging population may force district to close SIS and reorganize other schools.