Whitefish Bay ACT Scores are Highest in the Milwaukee Area

Superintendent Gavigan: Whitefish Bay High School has exceeded the 25.0 mark longer than any other public school district in southeastern Wisconsin.

Meet Molly Talajkowski, New High School Teacher and Cross Country Coach

A Whitefish Bay graduate herself, Mrs. Talajkowski will return to her alma mater to teach Spanish, coach cross country and guide her students on a trip to Spain.

Meet Jack Wepfer, New High School Teacher and Coach

The UW-Oshkosh grad will teach English and coach football at Whitefish Bay High School this upcoming school year.

Meet Gillian Armstrong, Cumberland's New Third Grade Teacher

After an enlightening teaching experience in South Africa, the Whitefish Bay native looks forward to starting her first full-time teaching gig in her hometown school district.

Meet Andrea Cramey, Cumberland's New First Grade Teacher

After growing up in Shorewood and attending Holy Family in Whitefish Bay, Mrs. Cramey is excited to return to Whitefish Bay to teach first grade at Cumberland School.

Meet Patty Sibbernsen, New High School English Teacher

An English teacher of 12 years, Mrs. Sibbernsen enjoys rowing, hiking and biking when she's not teaching high school English.

Introducing Lisa Krueger, New High School Biology Teacher

A lifelong Milwaukee resident, Ms. Krueger will begin her teaching career in the same school where she completed her high school student teaching placement.

19 Named to UWM Spring Dean's List from Whitefish Bay

Nineteen students from the village received spring semester honors from the state's second-largest university.

Introducing Derek De Vinney, New High School English Teacher

One of Whitefish Bay High School's new English teachers has a passion for education, writing and playing bass guitar in his band.

Introducing Laura Thornton, Cumberland's New Kindergarten Teacher

Thornton is excited to start her first full-time teaching job in Whitefish Bay, after an exciting teaching experience in Uganda earlier this year.

Help Your School Win Money From Target

Whitefish Bay's public and private schools are competing with schools from across the nation to receive up to $10,000 in gift cards from Target.

When Does School Start in Whitefish Bay?

The day after Labor Day — Tuesday, Sept. 4 — finds all students back in the classroom to begin another year. Find all the local school calendars here.

Middle School Student Earns Award From National WWII Museum

Seventh grader Susannah Karron was named one of The National WWII Museum’s “Salute to Freedom” award winners.

PHOTOS: Greg Loyda Memorial Golf Outing

The Whitefish Bay High School football program benefitted from the scramble played Friday at Fire Ridge Golf Course in Grafton.

Dominican Coach Wollersheim Resigns After 'Nightmare' Allegations

Dominican High School boys basketball coach and athletic director Paul Wollersheim decides to resign just days after the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office said it will not prosecute allegations of sexual assault made against him.

High School Science Teacher Will Teach in China Next Year

The School Board approved Judy Weiss' leave of absence request for the coming school year, when she will teach at a middle school in China.

Marquette Announces Recent Graduates From Whitefish Bay

These eight Whitefish Bay natives were among nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students who received their diplomas May 20 at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee.

Kara Harmon Named Associate Principal at Whitefish Bay High School

The former high school English teacher said she is excited to stay in the school district she loves, while continuing to teach outside of the classroom.

Local Marquette Students Will Study Nursing in Peru

Elizabeth Turkal and Lauryn Hammond will gain community clinical experience at a Catholic parish in Piura, Peru this summer.

JCC Quilt Made With Love

Gan Ami teachers made an inspirational quilt to provide comfort and support for their fellow teacher Jeff Daugherty, who is battling cancer.

Whitefish Bay's Music Man Ready for Next Chapter

Retiring high school music director Stan Luth fondly remembers his 27 years of teaching music, sharing memories and growing the music program. His next adventures await in retirement.

Openings Remain in Monday's Duke Pride Golf Outing

Support the high school booster club at Monday's event at Tripoli CC. You can golf or just join the dinner and silent auction.

School Board Set to Consider Plan for Reducing Retirement Benefits

District officials say current benefits are unsustainable, so they have developed a plan to cap health insurance contributions and severance benefits in retirement and push back the retirement age. School Board members will debate the plan June 27.

Photos: Bay Seniors Say Their Goodbyes at Graduation Ceremony

209 Whitefish Bay seniors received their diplomas at the high school's 79th annual commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon.

Jewish Day School Students Raise $20,000 For Kids in Need

By collecting funds on a Day of Silence, seventh-grade students raised more money than ever before for the Voice of Children program benefiting impoverished children in Latin America.

Whitefish Bay High School Seniors Graduate Sunday

Whitefish Bay High School will hold its graduation ceremony on Sunday. You can share the good news about your graduate in the Patch Announcements section.

Engineering Program Prepares High Schoolers For 21st Century Job Market

Four years after Project Lead the Way was introduced to Whitefish Bay High School, students put their skills to use in a new capstone class that requires research, design and problem solving.

Threats Captures State Championship in 200 Meters

Also in WIAA state competitions, Ben Foran made a strong showing in the tennis singles bracket. Now the girls soccer team carries the flag, facing No. 1-ranked Cedarburg on Thursday in the sectional.

Whitefish Bay Middle School Garden Project in Full Bloom

After two years of researching and planting, the middle school's "Green Team" now has its own scenic "learning garden" in the front of the school.

Blue Dukes Prepare for State Competition in Track and Boys Tennis

Whitefish Bay High School has many athletes competing in those two WIAA state championships, in addition to the sectional round in softball and girls soccer

VIDEO: High School Students Buzz Hair To Fund Cancer Research

More than 40 Whitefish Bay students raised $16,517 for the MACC Fund by cutting or buzzing their hair Friday afternoon.

Students Speak Volumes on Day of Silence

Fox 6 pays a visit to Milwaukee Jewish Day School, where a seventh grade classroom will silently raise money for underprivileged children in Latin America through the school's "Voice of the Children" program.

Join Patch's Free Picnic Lunch at Run the Bay

Patch will be serving up food and kids games during the 5k run/walk event Saturday morning. Duke Pride will also hold a rummage sale after the race.

Local Students Graduate from UW-Milwaukee

Twenty UW-Milwaukee students from Whitefish Bay will graduate Sunday.

Photos: Middle School Students Present 'Beauty and the Beast, Jr.'

Check out these photos of Whitefish Bay Middle School's ongoing theatrical production. The show runs through Sunday, with both evening and matinee performances.

Richards Students Hit the Ground Running

A weekly running group at the Whitefish Bay elementary school has grown from 25 students to 100 students over the course of its first four years. Watch for the young tykes as they hit the streets every Thursday in May.

Amy Levek Selected as New Middle School Principal

After five years as Whitefish Bay High School's associate principal, Levek has been selected to replace Dr. Lisa Gies, who is taking a faculty position at Cardinal Stritch University.

Emma Fallone Named a U.S. Presidential Scholar

The Whitefish Bay High School senior was selected as the top female high school senior in the state and will join 140 other presidential scholars at an awards ceremony in Washington, D.C. next month.

Whitefish Bay Drama Club Presents 'Harvey'

The comedic play will run Thursday through Saturday at Whitefish Bay High School.

Milwaukee Jewish Day School Receives Donation for Tuition Grants

Grant program provides significant tuition grants to all current and new students at the K-8 school located on the Whitefish Bay-Fox Point border.