Tougher Reading, Math Standards Mean Far Fewer Advanced Scores in Tosa

Despite changes in benchmarks for Wisconsin statewide reading and math tests, Wauwatosa students continue to perform higher than the statewide norms.

Denim Day: Tosa East Senior's Project Resonates Through State

McKenna Nerone's rape survivors awareness project draws wide public attention, but it also spurs individual victims to speak up for themselves, knowing someone who cares is listening.

Tosa West's Production of 'Chorus Line' Opens Tonight

High school's new theater director promises 'a pretty fantastic show.'

Girl Scout Juniors Show the Way in Recycling at School

A community service project takes off at Roosevelt Elementary in a way that might well serve as a model for every other school in Wauwatosa and beyond.

Student-Staff Ratios in Wauwtosa and How They Compare

See how the number of students per staff member in the Wauwatosa School District stacks up against nearby districts and the state.

Learn About New Wauwatosa Virtual Academy in Saturday Sessions

Get more information about the new online schooling option for Wauwatosa students in grades 6-12.

Incumbent Phil Kroner Keeps Wauwatosa School Board Seat

Challenger and newcomer Carmela Rios falls by more than 1,000 votes in low-turnout election.

Through Denim, East High Senior Draws Attention to Victims of Rape

On April 24, McKenna Nerone will make a powerful statement in denim on a brutal subject – the rape of more than 1,000 women in just the hours she spends each week in school.

Carmela Rios, Candidate for Wauwatosa School Board (Seat 1)

Rios is the challenger, running for her first time for public office.

Phil Kroner, Candidate for Wauwatosa School Board Seat No. 1

Kroner the incumbent, seeking his third term on the policy-making board of the Wauwatosa School District. He has twice served as treasurer.

Diversity Discussed at Wauwatosa West

Students discuss their own culture and diversity in this YouTube video. They talk about the Chinese and Hmong cultures, significance of a hijab, the terms African-American versus black, and Sikhism.

Fifth Annual Wine vs. Beer Tasting Match-up Coming April 26

Tosa Wrestling Club fundraiser will feature the music of Liam Ford and a silent auction at Wauwatosa Woman's Club.

Wauwatosa East Band Marches New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade

The band marched in the parade over the weekend.

3rd Year of Science Recommended for High School Graduation

An audit reveal that Wauwatosa School District is underperforming in science compared to other school districts. The School Board is scheduled to vote Monday on possible curriculum changes.

Election Preview: Wauwatosa School Board (Seat 1)

Incumbent Phil Kroner will face challenger Carmela Rios in the April 2 election for Seat No. 1 on the Wauwatosa School Board.

Wauwatosa School Board Modifies Calendar for Early Summer Break

The Wauwatosa School Board changed the 2013-14 school calendar by having summer start earlier.

Wauwatosa Student Receives Herb Kohl Foundation Award

A $1,000 award is being made to the Wauwatosa graduating high school student.

Eisenhower Mom Rocks Box Tops for Education

Amy Johnson's efforts to promote program that provides unrestricted extra funds to schools have taken Eisenhower Elementary to more than six times the national average.

Wauwatosa West Competes in 2013 Rube Goldberg Competition

Students were charged with building a complex machine to complete a simple task in at least 20 steps.

Wauwatosa Schools Closed Wednesday

The city is in a snow emergency.

7th Grade Jr. Raiders Win Tournament Title in Exciting OT Fashion

Tosa East middle school roster makes it to championship game with two handy victories, but then runs into Brookfield Central buzz-saw and has to battle from behind.

Synchronized Swim Sprites Host Meet in Wauwatosa

Girls from 8 to 19 team up this weekend in choreographed tournament plunge at school pools, hosting swim teams from Wisconsin and three other states.

Three Tosa Wrestlers at WIAA Individual State Meet

Three athletes from Wauwatosa made it through last week's sectionals.

Wauwatosa School District Launching Online Program for Students

The Wauwatosa Virtual Academy statewide program is currently accepting applications for middle school and high school through April 30.

Wauwatosa School Board Adopting the Sandy Hook Promise

The board is considering adopting the resolution, the Sandy Hook Promise, that honors the 26 lives lost in the tragic shootings.

Tosa Community Offers Suggestions to Improve School Traffic

Wauwatosa community members continued to discuss ways to make traffic safer in school zones.

Wauwatosa Schools February Lunch Menus

Wondering what is being offered for your kids at Wauwatosa Schools? Here are the lunch menus!

School Board Hears Safety Presentation Following Knife Incident

A presentation was given by a University of Wisconsin-Whitewater professor about how to address school safety a few days after a second-grade student bought a knife to school.

Wauwatosa Schools Have 192 Scheduled Days in 2013-14

Board members said parents expressed concern over the longer schedule. One board member voted against the planned school calendar.

12 Tosa Students Make UW-La Crosse Dean's List

See who earned the academic distinction from Wauwatosa for the fall semester.

Knife Confiscated from Washington 2nd-Grader

Parents say there were schoolyard threats involved and that they should have been notified sooner of the incident. But Washington's principal says his investigation suggests there were no threats and the incident was minor.

Enzyme Replacement Therapy Shows Promise at Medical College

Mice respond well to treatment for missing enzyme in rare and fatal muscle disorder, and hope is on a nearer horizon for children as a result.

Greater Metro Schools Team Up in Effort Against Child Abuse

All conference games on Jan. 25 will be dedicated to overcoming the scourge of child abuse and will push for funds to aid programs at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

One School Board Seat Challenged; Dubinski Uncontested for Council

School Board incumbent Phil Kroner will face challenger Carmela Rios in spring election; Anne Fee and Michael Meier have filed to retain there seats uncontested.

East Student Musician Selected for Grammys Band

Tosa saxophonist Lenard Simpson is among 30 students from across the nation selected for prestigious Grammy Camp, a week leading up to the red-carpet night, Feb. 7 in Los Angeles.

Wauwatosa Schools 'Well-Prepared' if Faced with the Worst

Tosa School District has trained for the day, with police and fire departments, when it might have to deal with crisis – and has dealt with it before.

Mo' Staches, Mo' Lives: Physicians Lead Area in Facial-Hair Fundraiser

Physicians at Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin lead Milwaukee in fundraising for "Movember," a worldwide push to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer research.

EFW Grants Support Art at West, English at Washington

West High students take over direction of art gallery from teacher who conceived it, and two Washington Elementary teachers get help for innovative vocabulary and spelling program.

Nine West High Players Honored as All-Conference Selections

Banquet gathering recognizes contributions and leadership of seniors and the high hopes inspired by successful juniors and sophomores ready to take over next season.

For 7th Straight Year, Tosa East Boys Go to State

The volleyball team, which won the title in 2006, takes on Kettle Moraine in a Friday evening quarterfinal.