Riverwest Elementary School

K4 - 5th Grade

MPS- Stacked-Logo (414) 267-4400
[email protected]
2765 N. Fratney Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
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Peaceful, Productive and College Bound!

  • Rendering of the Riverwest schoolyard when it is redeveloped.
    We are currently in the fundraising phase for our redeveloped schoolyard! Learn more about the project and how to give at refloh2o.com/riverwest-elementary. Rendering courtesy of Reflo.
  • Thanks for a great year! -Riverwest Staff
  • Girls On The Run 2024 - A great day for students and staff!
  • A student and teacher at a desk smiling.
  • Dr. Jay Cameron, 2024 MMABSE Teacher of the Year, always engaging with his students!
  • Riverwest students with playwright LaKetta Caldwell and actor Tommy Canvas at the play Khloe's Blues.
  • A young boy smiles as he uses a laptop.
  • A boy in a classroom prepares to write as he smiles at the camera.
    Working hard every day!
  • Students learning to sound out words during CKLA.
    Students learning to sound out words during CKLA.
  • Students raising their hands to answer a question as they sit at desks in a classroom.
  • We have a strong community at Riverwest.
  • PBIS Incentive Dance

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About Riverwest

Riverwest Elementary School is a multi-ethnic, Title I school located in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee. Riverwest serves approximately 340 students. Our curriculum allows every pupil to learn to his/her maximum potential. High expectations are held for all students. Riverwest Elementary School staff is committed to providing a safe learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement. We believe in the Riverwest Way- Peaceful, Productive and College Bound. We are a proud GE Foundation Demonstration School.

Mission

We believe that all students can learn and value the diversity of our students’ family background, socio-economic status, race and gender. High expectations are held for all students: we achieve excellence in academics and advanced levels of performance through a curriculum that supports high standards. Riverwest staff is committed to providing a safe, peaceful and productive learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement.

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Riverwest Updates

MPS Budget Meetings

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

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Riverwest Calendar

  • Apr15
    Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)

  • Apr28
    Lead-Screening Clinic
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Apr30
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May1
    No Classes (Professional Development Day)

  • May6
    Biennial Music Festival
    6:30 pm
    Panther Arena

Contact Riverwest Elementary School

(414) 267-4400
[email protected]
2765 N. Fratney Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

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