Photo Gallery: Dominican Commencement Ceremony

The private high school sent its 52nd graduating class off into the world on Friday.

Dominican Program Manages Varying Levels of Incoming Freshmen

Dominican High School will unveil a program next year that seeks to streamline the social and academic transition from middle school to high school.

National Honor Society Inducts New Students

Monday night ceremony honored students with at least a 3.5 GPA and community service experience.

Human Ecology Project Connects Students With The Environment

Whitefish Bay Middle School's Human Ecology Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday.

Photo Gallery: High School Prom

Bay juniors and seniors brought a "Mardi Gras Masquerade" to the Milwaukee County Zoo Saturday night.

'Aladdin' Comes to the Middle School

Large cast of students will present an adapted theatrical version of the popular Disney movie this weekend.

Despite School Budget Crunch, Staffing Levels Remain Steady

The district will lose less than one full-time employee position next year, while cutting wages and benefit costs by 4.8 percent.

Kathy Rogers Takes Over as School Board President

In her one-year post, she will be in charge of setting the board agenda and running the meetings.

Whitefish Bay Graduation Rate Remains Strong

About 98 percent of high school students graduated last year – an 8 percent edge over the state average.

High School Play Flashes Back to Old Ireland

Whitefish Bay High School thespians present "Dancing at Lughnasa" on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.

Whitefish Bay Hosts Girls Softball Tournament

Tosa East defeats Whitefish Bay 14-10.

Jewish Students Explore Faith Through a Camera Lens

Jewish Lens photography exhibition comes to the JCC Tuesday night.

Whiz Kid: Drew Summers

Whitefish Bay High School senior will receive his Eagle Scout next weekend after improving accessibility at the Urban Ecology Center.

Fun Run Will Bring New Technology to Schools

Run the Bay organizers expecting about 1,000 people to participate in school fundraiser run on May 21.

Forensics Team Takes Second in State Meet

Quinn Beightol won the Group Discussion category, becoming the first state champion in school history.

Whiz Kid: Kat Thien

High school freshman is headed to national FBLA competition in June.

School District Focus Group Sign-up Ends Today

Community input sessions will be held to shape district's vision for the future.

Whitefish Bay Schools Aim to Cut Budget Without Cutting Teachers

Preliminary data show district is $300,000 shy of offsetting a $2.1 million loss in state aid.

High School Forensics Team Sending a Record Eight Students to National Competition

Aside from Brookfield East, Whitefish Bay will be sending more students to the Memorial Day competition than any other school in the Milwaukee area.

School District Seeks Input in Planning for Future

District's planning team has already gathered some ideas, and now they are seeking community input with focus groups in late April, early May.

School Board Election a Choice of Experience vs. Change

Greco, Phillips say knowledge of district finances will be a vital resource in lean times, but Kearney said she will bring a fresh perspective to the board.

St. Monica Forensics Team Wins State Competition

Middle school team took home team trophy, an individual trophy and Coach of the Year.

School District Working Toward Creating a Communications Plan

Survey results show respondents are hungry for information, and a committee is working toward creating a plan to disseminate information.

Updated: Middle School Student Headed to State Geography Bee

After winning school competition, Alec Lindfors is headed to Madison to compete in the 2011 Wisconsin Geographic Bee on April 1.

Photo Gallery: Whitefish Bay Quad Indoor Track

Whitefish Bay hosted a four-way indoor track meet on Wednesday afternoon.

Updated: District Says It's Too Early to Consider Teacher Contract Extension

Union makes a proposal to extend current contract with health insurance, pension concessions before budget repair bill takes effect.

Cumberland Students Celebrate New Cafeteria Addition

New, expanded cafeteria space was broken in with a Monday afternoon ceremony.

Richards Students Selling Baked Goods, Paper Crane Kits to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

Bake sale/origami kit sale will be held in the school's Great Room after school Monday.

Newcomer, Two Incumbents Meet in Debate

Packed house listens to school board candidates share their views on state budget cuts and other district issues.

Whiz Kid: Erin Lehrmann

Whitefish Bay High School senior is an accomplished painter with scholarships to top-tier art schools and a goal of teaching art to future generations.

School Board Candidate Forum to be Held Monday

Three candidates competing for two seats will express their viewpoints from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Monday at the library.

Budget Slashes $2 Million in School District Revenue

Projections do not include potential savings from budget repair bill, as district officials are waiting for more to unfold on the state level.

Photo Gallery: High School Art Crawl is Tomorrow Night

Patch gives you a sneak peak at some of the student artwork that will be on display from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday.

It Took 90 Years, but Richards School Addition Now Complete

Students enjoyed lunch in the new cafeteria/auditorium for the first time Tuesday.

Duo Turns Geeky Gadgets Into Green

WFB Gadgets founder Jack Malone and Riley Gasiorowski offer a variety of lighters, computer accessories and watches at a lower cost than other retailers.

"Anything Goes" in High School Theater Production

Learning to tap dance was just one part of the students' preparation for the upcoming show.

Photo Gallery: WIAA Gymnastics Sectional

Host Whitefish Bay, Shorewood and Port Washington were part of the WIAA Division 2 gymnastics sectional on Friday.

UPDATED: Superintendent Said Most Protesting Students Were Excused

About 75 students walked down Marlborough Drive and Silver Spring to Port Washington Road in support of their teachers union on Tuesday morning.

Elementary School Construction Should Wrap Up Next Month

High school addition also on track to be completed in March as renovation project comes in under budget.