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Deputies Warn of Suspicious Men Near Greenville Schools: UPDATED
Deputies Warn of Suspicious Men Near Greenville Schools: UPDATED
The Outagamie County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for information on two men seen parked near the elementary and middle schools in Greenville. The men were reportedly in a blue SUV parkedMore >>
The Outagamie County Sheriff's Department says they are looking for information on two men seen parked near the elementary and middle schools in Greenville.
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Oshkosh West Students Hold Drive for Oklahoma Victims
Oshkosh West Students Hold Drive for Oklahoma Victims
Members of the Oshkosh West High School FFA are holding a drive to collect items for the victims of Monday's tornado in Moore, OK.For the next three days, a trailer will be parked at the High School locatedMore >>
Touched by the aftermath of the EF-5 tornado in Oklahoma, Oshkosh West students knew they needed to do something, and so began "Operation Oklahoma." Updated throughout.
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Local Schools Officials "Haunted" by Tornado Destruction
Local Schools Officials "Haunted" by Tornado Destruction
The thought of children being killed by a tornado in Oklahoma while in their elementary school is heartbreaking for many, but it's especially hard for those who work in schools everyday. School leadersMore >>
The thought of children being killed by a tornado in Oklahoma while in their elementary school is heartbreaking for many, but it's especially hard for those who work in schools everyday.
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In the Classroom: Hemlock Creek
In the Classroom: Hemlock Creek
Requiring ACT tests for 11th graders up for vote
Requiring ACT tests for 11th graders up for vote
Every high school student in Wisconsin would take the ACT college entrance exam during their junior year under a proposal up for a vote in the Legislature's budget committee.More >>
Every high school student in Wisconsin would take the ACT college entrance exam during their junior year under a proposal up for a vote in the Legislature's budget committee.More >>
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
Should we let wunderkinds drop out of high school?
It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.More >>
It's one thing to say tech geniuses don't need degrees. After all, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg all dropped out of college.More >>
Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases
Poor children in Wisconsin schools increases
The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.More >>
The percentage of children in Wisconsin public schools who come from families poor enough to receive free and reduced-priced lunches has increased for the ninth year in a row.More >>
Education Department gives 3 more states waivers
Education Department gives 3 more states waivers
Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.More >>
Education Secretary Arne Duncan announced on Monday that three more states would join the ranks of those given permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind law in favor of their own school improvement plans.More >>
High School Students Redesign Charcoal Grills
High School Students Redesign Charcoal Grills
Area high school students cooked up some new ideas for a popular summer pastime.Students from eight area high school technical education programs recently teamed up with area manufacturers to design andMore >>
Students from eight area high school technical education programs teamed up with area manufacturers to design and build working charcoal grills from scratch.More >>
School-Metro Transit Partnership Encourages Kids to Be Involved
School-Metro Transit Partnership Encourages Kids to Be Involved
The Green Bay School District is trying to get more kids involved in activities after school, like clubs, forensics and sports. The district is trying to make it happen by teaming up with Green Bay MetroMore >>
Green Bay schools are trying to get more kids involved in activities after school, like sports and clubs. Metro is helping by offering them a free ride home.
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Students Learn About Math and Physics at Bay Beach
Students Learn About Math and Physics at Bay Beach
Area students got a lesson in math and physics in a fun setting today.It was the first Math and Physics Day hosted by the city of Green Bay at Bay Beach Amusement Park. From the Zippin Pippin to the FerrisMore >>
From the Zippin Pippin to the Ferris wheel, students learned the fundamentals of physics behind their favorite amusement rides at the park.More >>
Green Bay Fifth-Graders Give Humane Society a Real "Treat"
Green Bay Fifth-Graders Give Humane Society a Real "Treat"
The Bay Area Humane Society received a substantial check Wednesday, thanks to some creative fifth-graders.The 23 students in Ms. Van Duerzen's class at Wilder Elementary School in Green Bay decorated dogMore >>
Wilder Elementary students decorated dog and cat treats and sold them to raise money for the Bay Area Humane Society.More >>
Public Policy Group Releases Study Finding Voucher Program Ineffective
Public Policy Group Releases Study Finding Voucher Program Ineffective
Right now, the program allows qualified students in Milwaukee and Racine to attend private schools using taxpayer-funded vouchers. But Governor Walker's budget proposal calls for it to be expanded toMore >>
A Madison-based public policy research group releases a report saying Wisconsin's voucher program does not work.More >>
Poll shows Wis. residents still split on vouchers
Poll shows Wis. residents still split on vouchers
A Marquette University law school poll released Tuesday said 48 percent of respondents would like to see Wisconsin's voucher program expanded statewide or at least in larger districts with some underperforming...More >>
A Marquette University law school poll released Tuesday said 48 percent of respondents would like to see Wisconsin's voucher program expanded statewide or at least in larger districts with some underperforming schools....More >>
Local Children in Need Get Shoes That Fit
Local Children in Need Get Shoes That Fit
An organization is helping students at two area schools take a step in the right direction.Tuesday morning, employees of DaVita Inc. teamed up with the charity Shoes That Fit to deliver 165 pairs of shoesMore >>
Tuesday morning, employees of DaVita Inc. teamed up with the charity Shoes That Fit to deliver 165 pairs of shoes to kids at Tank and Howe elementary schools in Green Bay.More >>
Wisconsin boy gets handwritten response from Biden
Wisconsin boy gets handwritten response from Biden
It might not be unusual for schoolchildren to write to the president or vice president. But one Wisconsin boy got an unexpectedly personal response.More >>
It might not be unusual for schoolchildren to write to the president or vice president. But one Wisconsin boy got an unexpectedly personal response.More >>
State Lawmakers Tour Voucher Schools
State Lawmakers Tour Voucher Schools
A number of state lawmakers spend the afternoon Monday touring Milwaukee voucher schools. Under the program, qualified students in Milwaukee and Racine can attend private school using taxpayer dollars.GovernorMore >>
A group of state lawmakers visited four Milwaukee voucher schools, organized by School Choice Wisconsin.More >>
Students Learn about Different Jobs at Careers on Wheels
Students Learn about Different Jobs at Careers on Wheels
It's called Careers on Wheels and it shows students how certain vehicles like police cars, fire trucks, and tractors are used in certain professions. "We're always looking for new, innovative ideas toMore >>
It's called Careers on Wheels, and it shows students how certain vehicles like police cars, tractors, and other vehicles are used in certain professions.More >>
Popping balloons bring police response to campus
Popping balloons bring police response to campus
A report of gunshots on the campus of a La Crosse technical college drew an immediate response from heavily-armed police officers who found the sound was nothing more than balloons popping during a class project.More >>
A report of gunshots on the campus of a La Crosse technical college drew an immediate response from officers who found the sound was nothing more than balloons popping during a class project.More >>
Sting Cancer Groups Help Thousands of Families
Sting Cancer Groups Help Thousands of Families
The cancer survivor and teacher who first started Sting Cancer at Green Bay's Preble High School says in nine years, he estimates students have helped nearly 10,000 families. One of those families saysMore >>
Friday is Wear Yellow Day to show support for cancer patients and Sting Cancer's mission. It's a mission that may be helping thousands.
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Skyward files appeal over contract denial
Skyward files appeal over contract denial
Wisconsin-based Skyward Inc. has filed an appeal with the state over the denial of its protest over losing a multimillion dollar contract to a Minnesota company.More >>
Wisconsin-based Skyward Inc. has filed an appeal with the state over the denial of its protest over losing a multimillion dollar contract to a Minnesota company.More >>
Students Ride Bikes for National Bike to School Day
Students Ride Bikes for National Bike to School Day
Students all across northeast Wisconsin hit the streets Wednesday as part of National Bike to School Day. Thirteen schools throughout Brown County participated, including an Ashwaubenon school takingMore >>
Students all across northeast Wisconsin hit the streets Wednesday as part of National Bike to School Day. Thirteen schools throughout Brown County participated, including an Ashwaubenon school takingMore >>
Seven Area High Schools Rank Among the 30 Best in Wisconsin
Seven Area High Schools Rank Among the 30 Best in Wisconsin
Two local high schools are among the ten best high schools in the state of Wisconsin, according to rankings by US News & World Report.US News & World Report says it reviewed 459 public and charter highMore >>
US News & World Report ranked 459 public and charter high schools in Wisconsin. Two in our area made the top 10.More >>
State Posts Child Care Fines Online
State Posts Child Care Fines Online
The performance of child care providers in Wisconsin can now be found online.More >>
The performance of child care providers in Wisconsin can now be found online.More >>
'Smarter lunchroom' may lead to healthier choices
'Smarter lunchroom' may lead to healthier choices
A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.More >>
A few simple and inexpensive changes to school cafeterias can help encourage children to eat healthier foods at lunch, a new study finds.More >>
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Ground Zero: Do Voucher Schools Work?
Ground Zero: Do Voucher Schools Work?
Supporters say it's just the start. Opponents say it will never work. Governor Walker's budget proposal includes the provision to expand school vouchers to nine school districts, including Green Bay,More >>
Supporters say it's just the start. Opponents say it will never work. Target 2 takes you inside a Milwaukee voucher school flourishing with students and examines the state-mandated research.More >>
Voucher School Report Cards Could Accompany Expansion
Voucher School Report Cards Could Accompany Expansion
Governor Walker's office says in addition to an expansion of the school choice program, he's pushing for more accountability, too. The proposal released Monday would expand school vouchers to nine WisconsinMore >>
If a provision to include voucher schools isn't in the Governor's budget proposal, Action 2 News has learned the accountability portion could be separate legislation, leading to debate among pro-voucher lawmakers.More >>
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School Vouchers: Big Money and Influence
School Vouchers: Big Money and Influence
From the public persuasion to the closed-door meetings in Madison, the push to expand school vouchers comes with deep pockets and national influence. "The bottom line is they've been able to build legislativeMore >>
From the public persuasion to the closed-door meetings in Madison, the push to expand school vouchers comes with deep pockets and national influence.More >>
School Voucher Expansion in the Works for Years
School Voucher Expansion in the Works for Years
The push to expand school choice across Wisconsin has been in the works for years. Wisconsin was the first state to test such a program more than two decades ago in Milwaukee. This school year, moreMore >>
Wisconsin was the first state to test such a program more than two decades ago in Milwaukee. This school year, more than 24,000 Milwaukee Public School students have a taxpayer voucher, playing for private school.More >>
Immigration Reform & Schools
Immigration Reform & Schools
Leaders within the Green Bay School District are pushing for immigration reform. Nearly a quarter of Green Bay students are Hispanic, and educators say they've witnessed anxiety and fear in the classroom.More >>
Nearly a quarter of Green Bay students are Hispanic, and educators say they've witnessed anxiety and fear in the classroom.More >>
Advice for Victims of Cyber-Bullying
Advice for Victims of Cyber-Bullying
The story of how former Packers cheerleader Kaitlyn Collins responded to cyber-bullies with a YouTube video is getting attention all over the country. Collins fought back, but that isn't an easy thingMore >>
The story of how former Packers cheerleader Kaitlyn Collins responded to cyber-bullies with a YouTube video is getting attention all over the country. Collins fought back, but that isn't an easy thing to do. If you are a victim, we have some advice.More >>
DPI seeks sponsors to feed children in summer
DPI seeks sponsors to feed children in summer
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is looking for sponsors to feed low-income children this summer.More >>
The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is looking for sponsors to feed low-income children this summer.More >>
Appleton Catholic Schools Will Consolidate Elementary Schools
Appleton Catholic Schools Will Consolidate Elementary Schools
Catholic school leaders in Appleton call the decision to close two elementary schools "bittersweet." The Board of Directors of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, still known as Aces Xavier,More >>
The Board of Directors of the St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System, still known as Aces Xavier, voted Friday to close Catholic Central and St. Bernadette Elementary schools at the end of the 2013-2014 school year.More >>
Coleman Schools Win $100K in Electronics for "Call Me Maybe" Parody
Coleman Schools Win $100K in Electronics for "Call Me Maybe" Parody
To the tune of Carly Rae Jepsen's pop hit "Call Me Maybe," the students and staff in the Coleman School District created a parody - titled "For Educating!" Here are some of the lyrics: "Sharp, lostMore >>
Students and staff in the Coleman School District have something to cheer about. Their music video won a $100,000 check from Sharp Imaging to replace old electronics.More >>
How to tell if your child is too sick for school
How to tell if your child is too sick for school
Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are too sick to go to school, an expert advises.More >>
Children often get colds, but when they are not feeling well enough to participate in their normal daily activities or not alert enough to learn or play, they are too sick to go to school, an expert advises.More >>
Tolkien class at Wis. university proves popular
Tolkien class at Wis. university proves popular
More than 30 students at Marquette University can now boast authority on J.R.R. Tolkien.More >>
More than 30 students at Marquette University can now boast authority on J.R.R. Tolkien.More >>
Kids who sleep a bit longer behave better in school
Kids who sleep a bit longer behave better in school
When children can get just a little more sleep each night, their school behavior and alertness levels improve, new research suggests.More >>
When children can get just a little more sleep each night, their school behavior and alertness levels improve, new research suggests.More >>
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Smokers are still high school's "cool kids," study finds
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.More >>
Peer pressure continues to prompt high school students to light up because popular teens tend to smoke and they induce others to take up the habit in an effort to fit in and be liked.More >>
Wisconsin students' ACT scores drop slightly
Wisconsin students' ACT scores drop slightly
Wisconsin students' average ACT scores slightly dropped this year compared with 2011, but they remain above the national average.More >>
Wisconsin students' average ACT scores slightly dropped this year compared with 2011, but they remain above the national average.More >>
Late-night cramming may hurt school test results
Late-night cramming may hurt school test results
Quiz time: Is it a good idea for high school students to stay up later than usual cramming for that final?More >>
Quiz time: Is it a good idea for high school students to stay up later than usual cramming for that final?More >>
Wisconsin has highest rate of whooping cough
Wisconsin has highest rate of whooping cough
Wisconsin has the nation's highest rate of whooping cough cases, as the U.S. appears headed for its worst year for the disease in more than five decades.More >>
Wisconsin has the nation's highest rate of whooping cough cases, as the U.S. appears headed for its worst year for the disease in more than five decades.More >>
Junk food laws in schools may mean healthier kids
Junk food laws in schools may mean healthier kids
States with strong laws about what foods can be sold at school outside breakfast and lunch programs appear to have more students who stay at healthier weights, new research suggests.More >>
States with strong laws about what foods can be sold at school outside breakfast and lunch programs appear to have more students who stay at healthier weights, new research suggests.More >>
WINSS data analysis by school district or school
WINSS data analysis by school district or school
Wisconsin Information Network for Successful Schools (WINSS) offers an interactive tool for analyzing student performance statewide or by district or individual school.More >>
Wisconsin Student Assessment System achievement gap analysis
Wisconsin Student Assessment System achievement gap analysis
The Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction says test scores show all racial and ethnic groups are closing the gap in math and reading.More >>

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More time in gym class equals stronger kids
More time in gym class equals stronger kids
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
Spending more time in physical education classes helps students develop muscle strength and doesn't increase their risk of broken bones, a new study finds.More >>
In-person bullying still bigger problem than cyberbullying
In-person bullying still bigger problem than cyberbullying
Face-to-face bullying is far more common than cyberbullying among youth and should be the main focus of prevention programs, according to an expert.More >>
Face-to-face bullying is far more common than cyberbullying among youth and should be the main focus of prevention programs, according to an expert.More >>

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H.S. Baseball Highlights 5/18/2013
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Highlights from Bayport and Green Bay West, Hortonville and Waunakee and Preble vs. East.More >>
De Pere Volleyball Team Enjoys Home Court Advantage
De Pere Volleyball Team Enjoys Home Court Advantage
The girls' state volleyball tournament opens Thursday at the Resch Center, where four area teams are chasing a title -- two of them in Division 1.The De Pere girls are heading to State for the second-straightMore >>
Four local teams are playing at the Resch, including two in Division 1.More >>
Green Bay Southwest's Team Effort Earns Conference Crown
Green Bay Southwest's Team Effort Earns Conference Crown
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Hilbert Steps on Reedsville to Reach Conference Top
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In the OP small, the only 2-0 teams left met Friday night with Hilbert at Reedsville.In the first quarter, Hilbert's Spencer Schultz gets the handoff and takes it in for the 25-yard run, 14-0 Wolves.InMore >>
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Jake Wallenfang's Record Pole Vault Highlights Track & Field Sectionals
Jake Wallenfang's Record Pole Vault Highlights Track & Field Sectionals
Green Bay Preble senior Jake Wallenfang is living the dream. On the football field, he rushed for 1500 yards and 22 touchdowns. And on the track, he has been even better. Wallenfang started his day ThursdayMore >>
Shortly after his record vault, Preble's Jake Wallenfang sprinted to victory in the 100 meter dash, anchored the Hornets' winning 4-x-100 meter relay team, and claimed the 200 meter title.
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Luxemburg-Casco's Big Fourth Inning Knocks Out Southern Door
Luxemburg-Casco's Big Fourth Inning Knocks Out Southern Door
Softball regional finals were played Thursday. Two-seed Southern Door visited one-seed Luxemburg-Casco in the Division 2 final.The game was scoreless early, then Southern Door's Courtney Vanhought crushedMore >>
The Spartans had seven runs in the inning to win the regional final.More >>
Preble, Bay Port End Season Tied with a Goose Egg
Preble, Bay Port End Season Tied with a Goose Egg
Soccer regionals begin in one week. Thursday was the regular season finale for Bay Port and host Green Bay Preble.This was a defensive battleThe best shot on goal in regulation, Preble's Mallory GuertsMore >>
Through regulation and two overtimes, Preble couldn't get one past Bay Port's keeper, and Bay Port couldn't get one past Preble.More >>
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De Pere Swiftly Ends Southwest's Softball Post-season
De Pere Swiftly Ends Southwest's Softball Post-season
Division 1 softball regionals are underway. Green Bay Southwest's Trojans visited De Pere's Redbirds.In the fourth inning, the game was tied 1-1. De Pere's Carly Cerrato hit a base knock to center forMore >>
In the fourth inning the score was tied 1-1. At the end of the fifth inning, the Redbirds had won.More >>
Local Athletes Rise and Fall in Track & Field Regionals
Local Athletes Rise and Fall in Track & Field Regionals
Track regionals are underway.Freedom hosted a Division 2 regional on Monday.In the girls' 100-meter hurdles, Notre Dame's Liz Markland was in the lead, but Vanessa Van Den Elzen of Oconto Falls shot pastMore >>
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