IDEAL School

Individualized Developmental Educational Approaches to Learning School

MPS District website (414) 267-1600
224@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
1420 W. Goldcrest Ave.
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
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Lunch Menu

All students eat for FREE in Milwaukee Public Schools, thanks to the community eligibility provision! View the current month’s lunch menu.

School Nutrition Information

Milwaukee Public Schools’ menus comply with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and meet all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) meal-pattern requirements.

We provide our students with healthy, local, and fresh food. We strive to teach our students a way of eating that promotes well-being for the individual, community, and the earth. School lunch provides one-third of the recommended dietary allowances of protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron, calcium and calories. School breakfast provides one-fourth of the recommended calories and nutrients per day.

Parents of students with asthma and allergic reactions to certain foods need to consult the office and kitchen manager. Special dietary meals will be considered. Candy and soda are not allowed.

Pre-Pay Your Child’s Account

Go to MyPaymentsPlus.com to pre-pay your child’s account or check on their purchases. MyPaymentsPlus accepts credit or debit cards or electronic checks.

The prepayment system shortens the wait time in line and decreases incidents of lost money. The money is then deducted from the child’s account each time they go through the line. Since school lunches are now provided at no cost, the money is used only to purchase milk for those students bringing a packed lunch to school. Cash or checks made out to the school should include your child’s name and room number.

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

IDEAL Updates

Conference Links! March 12 &18 (4:30-8:15pm)

MPS Budget Meetings

Heads Up Newsletter

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

More Updates >>>

IDEAL 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 30, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)
  • May 1, 2026 – No Classes (Professional Development Day)

Contact IDEAL School

(414) 267-1600
224@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
1420 W. Goldcrest Ave.
School Hours: 9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.

Contact Milwaukee Public Schools

5225 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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