About

Home of the Wildcats 

Thurston Woods Campus is nestled in the picturesque Thurston Woods neighborhood and located in the former St. Albert’s Elementary School – off of 35th and Florist.  We serve students in grades K3-8^th grade. Thurston Woods Campus is committed to creating an engaging learning environment where all learners can excel.  Our overall philosophy is the belief in preparing students for the 21^st Century through rigorous instruction, research-based best practices, and technology.  Our nurturing school environment creates a positive learning community for all students.

Highlights

• Type: PBIS School of Distinction, RTI School of Merit; Neighborhood School
• Curriculum Focus: Career and College Readiness; Teaching with F.I.R.E. (Fun, Innovative, Rigorous/Reflective, and Engaging)
• Transportation: Custer Transportation Region
• Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
• Special Programs: Arts in Community Education (ACE), PBIS, Basketball, Student Council, School Safety Patrol Cadets, PBIS Student Leaders, MPS/TWC Parent Coordinator
• Extended Day Activities: Community Learning Center (CLC – 2:15 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.)

Mission

Milwaukee Public Schools is a diverse district that welcomes all students and prepares them for success in higher education, post-educational opportunities, work, and citizenship.

Vision

The Thurston Campus Community will collaborate to teach with compassionate, rigorous, and engaging instruction while providing a culturally responsive environment that creates lifelong learners in an evolving society.

Values

• Respect
  We show respect for all members of our school community in everything we say or do.
• Compassion
  We nurture positive relationships through caring, trusting, and kind interactions.
• Community
  We work as a community to achieve our collective goals. We are a collaborative team. Our success is interdependent.
• Personal Development
  We are reflective and continuous learners. Education is our priority.
• Grit
  We persist, even after setbacks. We believe that every experience is an opportunity to learn more.