UPDATE: Hayes Takes Fourth in State

Sophomore falls to last two champions in semis and third-place match.

Whitefish Bay Forensics Team Receives National Recognition

Team is ranked in the top 5 percent of the 2,800 high school forensics teams across the country.

Superintendent Touts District's Year of Achievements

In her first 'State of the District' address, Gavigan focuses on key accomplishments in Whitefish Bay schools.

Duke Pride Roundup: Soccer Team Captures League Title; Tournament Opens

Football team needs victory on Friday to advance to playoffs again.

Photo Gallery: Blue Dukes in Greenfield Girls Tennis Sectional

Whitefish Bay was the runner-up to conference rival Nicolet on Thursday.

Duke Pride Roundup: Tennis Team Third in Tough North Shore Conference

Football team visits Homestead on Thursday night with playoff berth on the line for Blue Dukes.

Firm Will Return Half of School District's Investment

District hopes to recover the remaining half of the $1.2 million investment through a civil lawsuit and a potential SEC order against the second brokerage firm involved in the failed investment.

Superintendent Will Speak About the "State of the District"

Event will give public a chance to hear district's vision, as well as another chance to tour new facilities.

Firm Will Return Some of Failed Investment to School District

Royal Bank of Canada will return $30 million to five Wisconsin districts - including Whitefish Bay - under SEC settlement.

Duke Pride Roundup: Soccer Team Battles Homestead for League Lead

Sports and events highlights from Whitefish Bay High School.

Bay Begins School Year With New Faces in the Classroom

Fifteen new teachers brings down median teaching age in Whitefish Bay School District.

Duke Pride Announces First Hall of Fame Class

Counsell, Wangerin, Dean among inductees with glittering resumes.

An Elementary School Vision of 'Whirled Peace'

Students at Cumberland and Richard Schools embark on a new art project this year that promotes peace.

Homecoming Spirit Sweeping Bay

Students painted Silver Spring storefronts Sunday, and the parade and game are coming up on Friday.

After Long Debate, Residents Settle on School Tax Levy

A group of about 20 residents came prepared to cut the levy by $700,000, but after 2 1/2 hours of debate, the majority votes to adopt a slightly-reduced levy.

AFS Students Hope to Learn Our Culture, Share Theirs

Five international students hail from Japan, Bolivia, Yemen, Germany and Thailand.

Bay Greets New School Year With Remodeled Facilities

Students will see new classrooms, more technology and 15 new teachers this school year.

Dear Parents and Community Members, Thank You!

A guest column from Whitefish Bay Superintendent Mary Gavigan about the beginning of the 2011-12 school year.

Homecoming is Just Around the Corner

Homecoming festivities include the parade, tailgate and – of course – the big game against Milwaukee Lutheran.

For New Cumberland Teacher, Education is All in the Family

Margo Miller will follow in four generations of footsteps when she starts her teaching career at Cumberland School next week.

Duke Pride Selling Garden Signs

Proceeds support athletic booster club.

Community Explores High School Renovations at Open House

Students show off the improved acoustics of the new high school music rooms, as well as other building improvements, at Sunday's showcase and dedication ceremony.

High School Showcase and Dedication is Sunday

Community is invited to see the final product of the building improvements funded by the referendum.

Whitefish Bay's ACT Scores Highest in the State

Average score of 26.6 also a record for the high school.

SEC Makes Charges in School District Fraud Case

Federal agency charges Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. with defrauding five school districts, including Whitefish Bay.

Report: School District Lawsuit Settlement Talks Begin

School district's legal counsel meeting with Stifel Financial Corp. and Royal Bank of Canada.

School Officials to Look at Policy on Severance Packages for Retirees

Whitefish Bay board approves a nearly $37,000 severance package for a teacher who retired after contract expired.

High School Renovations Showcased at Ceremony

Public can tour new music wing and other upgrades to the high school building during an Aug. 21 ceremony.

School District to Go Dark During Planned Power Outage

Recreation Department programs at the Lydell Community Center will continue to run as scheduled during planned upgrade.

Deep Freeze: No Raises for Non-Union School Employees

Administrators, support staff won't see pay hikes in 2011-12 school year, Whitefish Bay School Board decides.

Gerry Kasik: Study Hall Hawk, Blue Dukes Fanatic

Ms. K, as she is known, has a long history of involvement in the schools and the community.

Whitefish Bay Will Not Extend Teacher Contracts

Court decision on budget repair bill means school district will cope with $2.1 million in state aid cuts.

Whitefish Bay Class of 2011 Graduates Sunday

78th annual commencement ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. in the high school fieldhouse

Run The Bay Brings in Nearly $10,000

Roughly 450 people came out for the 5k run/walk event on May 21.

Civil War Revisited at Middle School

Musket loading, cricket playing and history lessons made for a full day Civil War educational experience for eighth grade students.

More Than 200 Students, Staff to Be Tested for TB

Whitefish Bay Middle School parents have mixed reaction to news of TB diagnosis at the school.

Whitefish Bay Middle School Student Diagnosed with TB

Health department and schools will provide free testing, treatment for any students that had close contact with the student.

WIAA Track: Smith-Jenkins set for Saturday

Dominican junior primed for big day in three sprint finals.

Green Thumbs at Whitefish Bay Middle School

The Whitefish Bay Middle School's Green Team is in the process of landscaping the front garden area.

Photo Gallery: Singing in Spring

Cumberland School students flexed their musical and artistic muscles at the Spring Sing concert Wednesday afternoon.