William Cullen Bryant School

K4 - 5th Grade

MPS District website (414) 393-6500
094@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
8718 W. Thurston Ave.
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Home of the Tigers!

  • A young student in a classroom coloring.
  • A young child in a hijab smiles as she adds magnetic letters to a tray in front of her.
  • A young child in a classroom using counting blocks.
  • A young child in a classroom using her fingers to count.
  • Young children in a classroom sit on the rug looking up a teacher.
  • Children in a classroom, with many raising their hands.
  • Close-up of a smiling girl.

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At Bryant, we welcome every child and embrace their creativity, diverse skills, and talents. Each student is nurtured to excel in middle school and beyond. We
develop values such as respect, compassion, and inclusion.

Students rise to the challenge of high expectations that are set around a high-quality curriculum. Bryant is STEAM focused, incorporating science, technology, engineering, art, and math to develop students as critical thinkers and problem solvers.

Highlights

  • Small class sizes increase individual attention (K5–Grade 3)
  • Meets or Exceeds Expectations on Wisconsin State Report Card (2019–22)
  • New outdoor classroom and renovated playground
  • Technology is blended into daily learning
  • School Engagement Council for family participation
  • Social and emotional development: wellness, self-care, mindfulness

School Improvement Plan and State Report Card

Bryant Updates

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Bryant Calendar

  • March 20, 2026 – No Classes (Parent-Teacher Conference Day)
  • March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026 – No Classes (Spring Break)
  • April 15, 2026 – Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
  • April 15, 2026 | 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm – Milwaukee Parent Institute
  • April 30, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)

Contact Bryant School

(414) 393-6500
094@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
8718 W. Thurston Ave.
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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Milwaukee, WI 53208
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