Walt Whitman School

K4 - 8th Grade

MPS District website (414) 604-7700
[email protected]
4200 S. 54th Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.
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  • Rendering of the Whitman schoolyard when it is redeveloped.
    We are continuing to focus on our redeveloped schoolyard! Learn more about the project and how to give at https://refloh2o.com/walt-whitman
  • A young child at a table painting.
  • A young student wears headphones while they use a laptop computer.
  • Young children play a bowling game in a gymnasium.
  • The front of Walt Whitman school.
  • A student ready to take notes.
  • A young child concentrates as they fill out a worksheet.
  • A student in a wheelchair gets help on their homework.
  • Two young students play in a gymnasium.
  • Students in a classroom look to the front of the room.
  • A student in front of a computer, smiling.
  • Students in a classroom looking to the front of the room.
  • A student in a school hallway smiles while holding up their artwork.
  • Two young children sit on a small couch in a classroom.

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Sign up to be part of a diverse, academically challenging culture! Read the Whitman School fact sheet to learn all about our great school.  For the 2025-26 school year, we have openings in all grades. Feel free to e-mail our school principal, Mrs. Deb Clemens, with any questions you may have at [email protected]

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Get ready for Field Day: Color Wars! 🎉🌈 *JUNE 11th*
This year, we’re turning Field Day into an all-out color showdown! Students will team up, show off their spirit, and compete in exciting games filled with energy, laughter, and a little bit of friendly competition. It’s going to be a day full of unforgettable moments, big smiles, and tons of fun!

School Improvement Plan
and State Report Card

Whitman Updates

MPS Budget Meetings

MPS Invest and Grow community meetings

More Updates >>>

Whitman Calendar

  • May25
    No Classes (Memorial Day)

  • Jun5
    No Classes (Record Day (K–8) / Professional Development Day (HS))

  • Jun11
    Field Day

    Playground
  • Jun15
    Last Day of School – Students

  • Jun15
    8th Grade Promotion
    12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
    Hamilton High School, Milwaukee WI

Contact Whitman School

(414) 604-7700
[email protected]
4200 S. 54th Street
School Hours: 7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

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