Cooper Elementary School

K4 - 8th Grade

MPS- Stacked-Logo (414) 304-6300
117@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
5143 S. 21st Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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A K-8 school recognized for high achievement, Cooper School provides a solid academic foundation for all children. Cooper promotes positive attitudes toward life, learning and living through authentic learning experiences, community service and a student council. Physical education, music, extra-curricular sports and whole-child wellness and well-being support the success of our K-8 program. Cooper is the only solar panel-equipped school in southeastern Wisconsin.

Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline

The 2025-26 Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline is available at mpsmke.com/rights. The handbook will not be printed and mailed to families this year or moving forward. Families will receive a letter in the mail informing them about the updated handbook and optional forms to complete and return to school.

Resources

  • District Calendar
  • K4/K5 Staggered Attendance Schedule 2025-2026
  • MPS Sick Child Guidelines
  • Family-School Manual 25-26.docx

Cooper Supply Lists

  • K4 2025-2026 Supply List
  • K5 2025-2026 Supply List
  • Grades 1-5 2025-2026 Supply list
  • Grades 6-8 Middle School Supply List 2025-2026
  • Art Supply Requests (all grades)

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Cooper Updates

MPS Budget Meetings

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

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Cooper Calendar

  • March 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm – Raising Cane's Fundraiser 4pm-10pm
  • 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 30, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)

Contact Cooper School

(414) 304-6300
117@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
5143 S. 21st Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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