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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Health & Wellness

Mindfulness

I.D.E.A.L. has a Mindfulness Mentors program that involves students from all grades! Middle school students that have shown strong leadership skills were nominated to be Mindfulness Mentors and go into primary and elementary classrooms every week. Every Wednesday, the Mindfulness Mentors meet with Ms. Orszula, the school psychologist, to learn a new mindfulness strategy, and on Fridays, the mentors go into the primary and elementary rooms to teach the new mindfulness strategy to the younger students. It is wonderful to see the mentors use their leadership skills and how engaged the primary and elementary classes are! Through the use of these strategies, students may be able to better manage intense emotions, increase focus, and practice self-control!

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Healthy Eating

Use the chart below as a guide to help you and your family make smart food choices. Click on the link for more about GO, SLOW and WHOA foods! Also explore the website for more ideas on how to eat right.

  • GO, SLOW and WHOA Chart
  • GO, SLOW and WHOA Website

MPS Resources

Learn more about social, emotional, and mental health supports

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.

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5225 W. Vliet Street
Milwaukee, WI 53208
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