🔧 Fairview School: A Leader in PLTW STEM Education
🚀 From K5 to 8th Grade — STEM for All
At Fairview School, we are proud to be a PLTW (Project Lead The Way) powerhouse within Milwaukee Public Schools, delivering hands-on, future-focused STEM education to every student from K5 through 8th grade. Our PLTW Launch and Gateway programs are designed to inspire a passion for design, problem-solving, and innovation in all learners.
🏆 2025–26 PLTW Distinguished Gateway School A Seven-Time Honoree!
We’re thrilled to announce that Fairview has once again been named a PLTW Distinguished Gateway School for the seventh time, recognizing us as one of the top STEM programs in Wisconsin and the nation.
🥇 The ONLY middle school in the Milwaukee Public Schools district to earn this prestigious honor, and one of just 11 middle school programs recognized statewide!
This award celebrates our commitment to broadening access to real-world, career-connected learning experiences that empower students to develop critical thinking and technical skills for the future.
🎥 Check out what we do!
Visit our Middle School PLTW YouTube Channel to see students in action — designing, building, programming, and creating in PLTW LAB.
🛠️ A Cutting-Edge Middle School PLTW Experience
At the middle school level, Fairview students dive deep into advanced PLTW Gateway curriculum with a strong emphasis on:
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Design & Modeling
Students explore engineering design principles and bring ideas to life using 3D modeling tools in our brand-new FAB LAB, equipped with a full suite of 3D printers and an on-site fabrication shop. -
Automation & Robotics
Hands-on projects teach the mechanics, electronics, and coding behind the robots of today and tomorrow. -
Computer Science for Innovators & Makers
From basic programming to advanced app development, our students learn how to harness the power of technology to solve real problems. -
More Engaging STEM Pathways
Including energy, flight & space, and Virtual Reality—ensuring all students find their spark.
🤝 Our STEM Partners
We’re proud to partner with industry leaders who help bring our STEM programs to life.
🌟 Featured Partners
Milwaukee Tool
Supports real-world learning by connecting students with tools, innovation, and career pathways.
STEM Forward
Provides STEM events, resources, and experiences that inspire creativity and future-ready skills.
Together, these partners strengthen our PLTW program and expand student opportunities beyond the classroom.
📰 Fairview’s PLTW Spotlight Newsletter
Hands-On Learning Across K5–8!
Welcome to Fairview’s PLTW Spotlight — our school-wide visual newsletter that showcases the amazing STEM projects and problem-solving happening across all grade levels. Each semester, we’ll feature highlights, photos, student quotes, and behind-the-scenes peeks at what your learners are building, coding, testing, and creating in our Launch and Gateway programs.
Issue 3 June 2026