Whittier Elementary School

K4 - 5th Grade

MPS District website (414) 294-1400
398@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
4382 S. 3rd Street
School Hours: 7:35 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.
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New MPS Superintendent Begins March 15

March 6, 2025 by R. Drews

The Milwaukee Board of School Directors approved the contract for the next superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools, Dr. Brenda Cassellius, in a special meeting Tuesday, March 4. Dr. Cassellius, who was selected by the board in February after an extensive public search process, will begin leading … [Read more...]

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Read Across America – Spirit Week

February 28, 2025 by

Monday - Mismatched Monday - Wear mismatched clothes! Tuesday - Hats Off to Reading - Wear a groovy hat! Wednesday - Whittier Wednesday - Wear your Whittier gear or the color blue! Thursday - Reading Knocks Our Socks Off - Wear your craziest socks! Friday - Cozy Up With A Good Book - … [Read more...]

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MPS Rolls Out Bus App to Help Families Track Their Child’s Bus

February 28, 2025 by R. Drews

MPS has an exciting announcement for families with children who ride the school bus! Families now have access to an app called WheresTheBus. This app allows families to track their child’s bus in real time. WheresTheBus lets families know precisely when their child’s bus will arrive at the bus … [Read more...]

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Whittier Brewer Outing

February 27, 2025 by

Meet us out at the Ball Game! Terrace Box tickets will be purchased together as a group.  We will meet at the game to cheer on the Brewers. Join Whittier at the Brewer Game. Saturday, June 14th, 2025 3:10 PM Terrace Box Tickets are $30 each. Group tickets are purchased based on a 25 … [Read more...]

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Field Trip to the Admirals Game

February 13, 2025 by

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, Whittier School’s K5 through 5th grade classes will be taking a field trip to the UW Panther Arena, located at 400 W. Kilbourn Av., to watch a Milwaukee Admirals Hockey Game. Your child will leave Whittier School at approximately 9:30 AM and travel by school bus to … [Read more...]

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Parent Bulletin – January 29, 2025

January 29, 2025 by Catherina Williams

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Whittier Meet and Greet for New Families

January 28, 2025 by

Whittier is hosting a Meet and Greet for potential new families to join our school community! If you know anyone who may be interested in our top rated school, please pass along this information.  Also, if you have time, please click on this link (https://forms.gle/VCttUtArnJJV2LMm8) to write a … [Read more...]

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Holiday Food Drive

December 9, 2024 by

We are thrilled to announce that our school will be hosting a food drive from December 9th through December 13th to support the Bayview Community Center. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to help those in need during the holiday season.  Students can put donations in boxes placed … [Read more...]

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Parent Bulleting-November 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 by Catherina Williams

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Whittier Movie Night

October 15, 2024 by

Fundraiser for Whittier Youth Sports At Beulah Brinton Community Center $5 per person (includes pizza, soda, & movie) **RAFFLE PRIZES FOR ADULTS**     $1 PER RAFFLE TICKET Saturday, November 2nd at 5:30pm (pizza & soda will be served around 5:45pm) Movie: Despicable Me 4 (movie starts … [Read more...]

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Whittier 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)

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398@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
4382 S. 3rd Street
School Hours: 7:35 a.m. – 2:20 p.m.

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