Average is Over!

High Expectations. Student Achievement. Accountability. Attendance.

Every minute. Every hour. Every day.

No Exceptions. No Excuses.

 

Welcome to Maple Tree School!

At Maple Tree School, we believe every student has the ability to learn, grow, and achieve at high levels. Our mission is to ensure that every scholar develops strong reading, writing, and critical-thinking skills that will prepare them for success in school and beyond.

Our dedicated educators provide a rigorous, engaging, and standards-aligned curriculum designed to meet the needs of every learner. Through instruction aligned with the Common Core State Standards, we create meaningful learning experiences that challenge students, build confidence, and inspire a lifelong love of learning.

Serving students in Early Childhood through 5th grade, Maple Tree School provides a nurturing environment where students are known, valued, and encouraged to reach their full potential. Our Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) program for students in K5–3rd grade supports smaller class sizes and provides additional opportunities for personalized instruction and academic growth.

At Maple Tree School, we are proud of our dedicated and talented teaching staff, who work collaboratively to ensure that every scholar receives the support, encouragement, and high-quality instruction they need to succeed.

We are preparing today’s scholars to become tomorrow’s successful college and career learners, lifelong learners, and responsible citizens. At Maple Tree School, we don’t just teach—we inspire, empower, and prepare scholars for a bright future.

 

Highlights

Neighborhood School

Transportation

Vincent Transportation Region

Special Programs

At Maple Tree School, we believe learning extends beyond the classroom. Our students have opportunities to develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically through a variety of programs and extracurricular activities.

• PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) – We promote positive behavior, responsibility, respect, and a strong sense of school community.
• Smart Smiles Dental Program – Helping students build healthy dental habits and access preventive dental care.
• Co-Ed Basketball – Encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, physical fitness, and school pride.
• Flag Football – Providing students with opportunities to develop athletic skills, teamwork, leadership, and confidence.
• Girl Scouts – Empowering students through leadership, service, friendship, and personal growth.
• Second Step – Building social-emotional skills that help students manage emotions, develop positive relationships, solve problems, and make responsible decisions.

At Maple Tree School, we are committed to providing experiences that help every scholar learn, lead, belong, and thrive!

Extended Day Activities

Our Community Learning Center, in partnership with the Boys and Girls Clubs, provides students with a safe, supportive, and engaging environment beyond the regular school day.

Monday–Friday | 2:00–6:00 p.m.

Students have opportunities to participate in enriching activities, receive academic support, build positive relationships, and develop important leadership and life skills. The program extends learning beyond the classroom while giving students a welcoming place to learn, grow, and connect with their community.

Community Partners

• West Grainville Lutheran Church
• Interfaith Volunteers and UWM American Read Tutors
• City of Milwaukee Fire Department
• Costco Reading Tutors
• Growing Power
• Smart Smiles Dental Program
• National Book-It Principal Challenge sponsored by Pizza Hut
• Interfaith Tutoring services
• 414 Milwaukee
• BLM MPS

Parental/Guardian Involvement

• Family Leadership Organization (FLO)
• School Engagement Council (SEC)

MPS Family Volunteer Process

For a family member who wants to volunteer regularly at Maple Tree School, the process is:

1. Identify a volunteer opportunity at the school.
   Families should first contact the school’s Parent Coordinator or the appropriate MPS department to receive a volunteer assignment.
2. Complete the MPS Online Volunteer Application.
   Ongoing volunteers complete the online application before beginning their volunteer service.
3. Background check.
   MPS conducts background checks for ongoing volunteers who are likely to have unsupervised contact with students, such as classroom assistants, tutors, and overnight field-trip chaperones.
4. Wait for approval.
   MPS indicates that the ongoing volunteer application process generally takes 5–7 business days.
5. Activate VicNet.
   Once approved, the volunteer receives information to activate a VicNet account, where required volunteer forms can be uploaded and volunteer hours can be recorded.
6. Complete required forms.
   Ongoing volunteers complete the Volunteer Agreement Form and Placement Form and upload them through VicNet.