🔧 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.
🏆 2024–25 PLTW Distinguished Gateway School
Six Years in a Row!
We’re thrilled to announce that Fairview has once again been named a PLTW Distinguished Gateway School for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing us as one of the top STEM programs in Wisconsin and the nation.
🥇 Only 18 schools statewide and the only middle school in the Milwaukee Public Schools district earned this prestigious honor.”
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