Mary McLeod Bethune Academy

K3, K5 - 8th Grade

MPS District website (414) 934-4600
[email protected]
1535 N. 35th Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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About

Bethune exterior on a sunny day.

At Bethune Academy, we put the emphasis on excellence with a safe, positive, structured environment in which specialists provide classes in art, music, physical education and technology. We are committed to preparing students to succeed in college and careers!

Mary McLeod Bethune Academy follows the Comprehensive Literacy Plan reading curriculum in grades K5-8th grade, which includes phonics and higher order thinking skills. Our school has a safe, nurturing environment and offers an after school program, school band, weekly tutorial program, and an ESL program. Our Staff provides high quality, research based programs where all students reach their highest potential. We hope that you can come in and see for yourself why Mary McLeod Bethune Academy has a reputation around the district for being a great school to be at.

School Features

Comprehensive Literacy Plan Reading Programs.

Full-Time Academic Coach.

Two Full-Time Specials – Gym and Art.

Full-Time School Social Worker and Full-Time School Psychologist

Free breakfast for the school.

In-house Boys and Girls Club with over 100 students attending on a daily basis.

Sports teams for boys and girls in Fall, Winter, and Spring.

A computer lab of 35 of computers, six computers in every classroom, and four laptop carts.

A partnership with the University of Wisconsin Extension Master Gardener Program to care for the school’s new pollinator gardens.

School Improvement Plan and State Report Card

Bethune Updates

MPS Budget Meetings

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

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Bethune Calendar

  • Apr15
    Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)

  • Apr28
    Lead-Screening Clinic
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Apr30
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May1
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May6
    Biennial Music Festival
    6:30 pm
    Panther Arena

Contact Bethune Academy

(414) 934-4600
[email protected]
1535 N. 35th Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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5225 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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