How Does Greenfield, Whitnall Rate According to Milwaukee Magazine?

Both districts finished in the bottom half of rankings that included 33 public school systems in a five-county area.

This week, Whitefish Bay High School was splashed across the front page of Milwaukee Magazine, with a photo of the students decked out in their Blue Dukes spirit gear. Based on the results of a study done by the magazine, it will be a long time before Whitnall or Greenfield gets the call for a cover shot. The cover story declared Whitefish Bay as the top-scoring high school in the five-county Milwaukee area based on ACT, WKCE and Advanced Placement test results. The magazine also ranked school districts overall. In a comparison of 33 K-12 school districts in the five-county Milwaukee area, Mequon-Thiensville topped a list based on high school test scores, as well as standardized test scores from other schools in the district. So how did …

•  5 Comments
• Photos (2)

Hawks Boys Basketball Team Extends Season with Regional Win

Greenfield will play at top-seeded Milwaukee Hamilton for the regional title Friday night.

When you win just five of 23 games, you don’t have many options to choose from when attempting to identify a signature victory. The kind of victory a coach and his players can point to in the offseason as a model for how to get things done in the future. The kind of victory that can generate momentum and keep it rolling during the “off” months. On Tuesday, the Greenfield boys basketball team, now the owner of a 5-18 record, picked up such a victory. Junior Kyle Schahczinski's basket with 1.3 seconds propelled the Hustlin’ Hawks to a 48-46 win over host Oak Creek (8-13) in a WIAA Division 1 regional semifinal. “That was a huge lift for us to come through and win a close one against a decent team,” first-year coach Jack Miller said. “Going …

• Photos (1)

Chamber of Commerce Honors Best of the Best

Carrabba's was named the business of the year.

Great food? Check. Great service? Check. Being a good neighbor? Check. When it comes to going above and beyond, Carrabba's Italian Grill has delivered time and again, and on Thursday, it was honored as the Greenfield Chamber of Commerce's business of the year. "One of our goals is to become a valuable corporate citizen and support our cty and local charities," proprietor Anthony Lloyd said. In 2011, Carrabba's supported several charities and donated often to various organizations. The restaurant was also complimented for great service, food and atmosphere during the nomination process. “Carrabba’s continually supports local charities, school districts and fundraisers while providing a superb place for the community to gather, enjoy good …

•  2 Comments
• Photos (3)

Greenfield School Board Field Whittled Down to Six

Former Board member Mike Gierl was eliminated from a seven-candidate field. The ballot also featured a Milwaukee County Circuit Judge primary.

Several familiar names and faces — and a few newcomers as well — will square off for three Greenfield School Board seats April 3, after six candidates survived Tuesday’s primary. Among them is Cathy Walsh, an 18-year School Board veteran, who is trying to reclaim a seat after a two-year hiatus. Walsh was the top vote-getter in Tuesday’s election after finishing first or second in two separate Greenfield Patch polls posted in recent weeks. Walsh received 868 votes Tuesday. Vote totals are unofficial until certified by the Board of Canvassars.  "What’s nice or me is, especially after losing my last election after 18 years — that was very hard for me — I like to think people still believe in me," Walsh said. "It’s heartening for me. I really …

• Photos (1)

Meet Your Greenfield School Board Candidates

Seven candidates are vying for three School Board seats. The primary is Tuesday, Feb. 21.

Seven people have declared candidacy for the three seats on the Greenfield School Board that are up for election this year. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, voters will trim the field of seven candidates down to six during a primary election. The six top vote-getters will advance to the April general election. Board members Audrey Ellison and Julie Rome have decided not to run for re-election, meaning the board will have at least two new members this spring. Incumbent Rick Moze is running again.  So, Greenfield, meet your School Board hopefuls and be sure to cast a vote in our poll at the bottom of the story. Name: Len Cich Age: 71 Occupation/employer: retired, Consolidated Freightways; former Operations Manager, Waste Management; former small …

•  9 Comments
• Photos (6)

Editor's Notebook

Guest Column: Educators Unite Despite Extreme Policies

Mary Bell, president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council, shares her thoughts on the last year.

Editor's note: This column is provided by Mary Bell, a teacher in Wisconsin Rapids and the president of the Wisconsin Education Association Council. The past 12 months have marked an unprecedented time in Wisconsin history. On Feb. 11, 2011, Governor Walker came out with his surprise attack on worker rights – announcing union-busting legislation designed to silence the voices of public employees, including teachers. Soon after, the foundation of public schools was shaken as state funding was cut by $1.6 billion. Divisiveness was embraced by state policymakers as the new way to govern. Few among us can say they haven’t been personally affected. The actions and reactions of leaders and citizens have shaken the very fabric of our communities…

•  3 Comments
• Photos (1)

Greenfield High School Students to Salute the Performing Arts

The performance will include song and dance numbers, as well as juggling, manipulative art and much more.

Greenfield High School will hold its annual Salute to the Arts performances at the GHS Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11. Tickets for the performances are $5 and can be purchased at the door one hour prior to each show. Each year students rehearse instrumental, vocal, and dance numbers to showcase their many performance talents. Included in this year’s show are many different styles of music and dance, along with juggling, manipulative art, and much more. Many of the students will perform original pieces, while others will perform cover versions of popular and Broadway songs. Also included this year will be displays of two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and photographic art by the …

• Photos (1)

Greenfield's Ruka, Garner Lead Way on National Signing Day

Seven Greenfield High School athletes signed their national letters of intent at the school Wednesday.

Josh Ruka, one of the state's elite offensive linemen, and Michelle Garner, one of Wisconsin's best high school hurdlers, were among the Greenfield High School athletes to sign their national letters of intent Wednesday. Ruka received a full-ride scholarship to Northern Illinois, a Division 1 program. Ruka committed to Northern Illinois last summer after receiving several scholarship offers. Garner also made news last summer when she defended her WIAA State Track and Field title in the 300-meter hurdles at the state meet last June. She will be on the Winona State track team next fall. In addition to Ruka, four more players off the football team that made the playoffs for the first time since 2002 will continue their playing days at the …

•  1 Comment
• Photos (3)