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McKinley Elementary School Principal Jean Hoffman stands outside an entrance to McKinley.

Pandemic Brings Many Changes and Challenges for Wauwatosa Elementary Students

Daisy Lehman, Writer December 29, 2020

Wauwatosa elementary students in junior kindergarten through fifth grade enrolled in the phase into learning model will return to five-day synchronous learning starting Jan. 6, 2021. The School Board approved...

A section of Wauwatosa West Orchestra students record their performance of "Deck the Halls with Good King Wencelas" for their virtual Kinderkonzert.

Wauwatosa West Orchestra Produces Virtual Kinderkonzert

Lillian Kiacofe December 27, 2020

At the annual Kinderkonzert, most adults enjoy the fun, cheerful holiday music that is played, whereas the kids favor getting to test out all of the instruments during the instrument “petting zoo." The...

Skip the Mall: Shop these Small Stores Instead

Skip the Mall: Shop these Small Stores Instead

Serena Stern and Shannon Damuth December 24, 2020

Looking to support local small businesses this holiday season? Here are some of our suggestions: The Flower Lady is a great small business to check out if you are looking for any sort of plants,...

Ertl has served as Superintendent of the district for the last 16 years.

Wauwatosa School Board Approves Retirement Notice of Superintendent Dr. Phillip Ertl

Sara Stanislawski, Editor December 23, 2020

The Wauwatosa School Board approved the notice of retirement provided by Superintendent Dr. Phillip Ertl, effective June 30, 2021, during a special session of the board on Monday night, Dec. 21, 2020. Ertl...

Unified Physical Education students in Cohort A pause in between activities during a class period during 1st semester of 2020.

Unified Physical Education: An Inclusive Take on a Common Course

Annabelle Wooster, Editor December 22, 2020

Unified Physical Education is a new class at Wauwatosa West that looks to provide all students with a more inclusive physical education experience. The class is a combination of regular education and...

Best Holiday Treats in MKE

Best Holiday Treats in MKE

Emerson Neldner December 22, 2020

1. Black Twig Bakery Black Twig Bakery, one of the more recent installations in the Tosa village, offers a wide variety of seasonal flavors perfect for this holiday season. From cupcakes to macarons,...

East Orchestra Produces Unconventional Concert

Maeve Kaufman and Audrey Catlin December 21, 2020

The Wauwatosa East winter orchestra concert is an annual tradition that parents, staff and students look forward to every year. Sitting together in the auditorium, singing along with a medley of holiday...

How to Watch a Hallmark Movie: A Visual Representation

Why Hallmark Movies?

Claire Guttormson, Writer December 19, 2020

Picture it now. You’re walking down the steps of a grand palace wearing a beautiful gown, maybe it's hand sewn by the shy maid you formed a friendship with. At the bottom of the stairs a prince...

Wauwatosa West seniors Shannon Linehan and Olivia Bree stand outside of Mayfair Mall after sheltering in the Offline store and being escorted out by law enforcement following a shooting on Nov. 20, 2020 during their shifts.

Wauwatosa West Students Working at Mayfair Mall Experience Shooting

Sara Stanislawski, Editor December 15, 2020

Wauwatosa West senior Rose Lin stood counting customers for social distancing guidelines outside of the Offline store at Mayfair Mall when she first heard gunshots on Friday, Nov. 20. 2020. “I heard...

Covid Update

Lucy Hildebrand, Editor December 14, 2020

A little over 9 months since Coronavirus shut down the United States, the pandemic is still raging. Early re-openings and lack of wearing masks are the main reasons for the continuation of rising numbers. In...

East Students Engage in Best Buddies

December 12, 2020

Best Buddies at Wauwatosa East High School works to make sure that everyone in the school community benefits from the diversity of the student population. This video was produced by Wauwatosa...

Tosa East’s Brief but Spectacular: Jon Etter

December 10, 2020

Inspired by the PBS News Hour's series, students of the Tosa East Media department produced local stories. This video was originally published on the Tosa East Media YouTube account on November 23, 2020.

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