Our WAWM community is made up of remarkable stories of individuals making a difference every day. Students, parents, guardians, families, educators, staff members, administrators, board members, and community members committed to students.

Introducing a new series called FACES. FACES will be focused on celebrating all of these stories and voices that make us who we are.

WAWM FACES: Meet Betty

Betty Marr is an Adult Fitness Instructor for West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation & Community Services. We are so thankful for all she does for WAWM!

We celebrated National School Counseling Week, February 7 - 11, on social media by spotlighting of some of our student services team!

We appreciate all they do for our schools, families, and students.

It's Black History Month!

This winter, author and youth advocate, Ebony Lewis, read her book "Dear Black Boy" to 5th graders at Jefferson Elementary. The reading took place during Jefferson's weekly BEAR time (Be Excited About Reading).

Dear Black Boy: It's Ok to Cry is a children's book that tears down the myths and breaks the mental health stigmas that Black men face. Ebony hopes that Dear Black Boy: It’s Ok to Cry will serve as a part of essential conversations around the world about mental health, particularly in the Black community.

Ebony wrote this book not just for boys but everyone: parents, community leaders, youth... so that they can find the strength and courage to live free and feel comfortable embracing emotions and seeking help when needed.

March is Youth Art Month!

Inspiration Studios is proud to welcome a colorful, eclectic exhibit by students of our District to its gallery walls for the month of March 2022.

The exhibit will feature art work created by students in elementary, middle, and high school classes. The lobby, main gallery, and reserve gallery will be transformed with an array of colorful art, showcasing installations or stand-alone pieces.

The WAWM Youth Art & Music Month Celebration opening will be held Friday, March 4, 2022 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. WAWM Shining Strings, will showcase their great talent by providing background music during the reception. The reception is free and open to the public at Inspiration Studios, 1500 S. 73rd Street. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

Dottke Project-Based Learning High School Discovery Night

If your 8th grade student is looking to get something different from their high school experience in our District, then check out Dottke Project-Based Learning High School Discovery Night! Join us for an info night JUST for current 8th graders on February 23, 2022 at 6:30 pm.

Dottke offers hands-on, authentic learning experiences that prepare students with the real-world skills they’ll need to succeed and thrive in any post-secondary plan. Take a look at how we are “different by design” and supporting students to “have fun, learn stuff, and create cool things.”

Visit dottke.com to learn more about a day at Dottke, to schedule a tour, or to apply.

Adult English Classes

Our District will begin its Adult English Classes on February 24, 2022. The classes will be held at West Milwaukee Intermediate School, 5104 Greenfield Ave., West Milwaukee, on Thursday evenings from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm, in the school’s library (IMC). The dates are: February 24th, March 3rd, March 10th, March 17th, March 31st, April 7th, April 21st, April 28th, May 5th, May 12th, May 19th, and May 26th.

For more information, click HERE.

Links for the virtual sessions and live streaming will be available on our District website.

The West Allis Health Department has a COVID-19 vaccine incentive beginning on February 15th: anyone who receives the COVID-19 vaccine will receive a $50 reward card.

This DOES include children 5 and up, so this is a great opportunity for anyone still needing their first, second or booster doses. One reward card per person will be distributed.

Direct link to sign up here.

WAWM RCS Preschool Program

Are you looking for a preschool program for your little one this fall? 

Does your child miss the September 1st cutoff date and is unable to start 4K this fall? 

Are you looking for a preschool that provides learning in a supportive and nurturing environment? 

Are you looking for a preschool that will prepare your child to be successful in 4K? 

Then the WAWM RCS Department has the perfect preschool program for you. You can choose to have your child attend one or two days a week. Our talented and caring teaching staff of Kim Rymer and classroom assistant, Tami Francis, will provide an excellent school experience for your child. The program includes learning centers for reading, math, science, technology, dramatic play and creative art. Children learn about letters, numbers, shapes, the weather, class routines and how to be a good friend to each other. 

Reserve your spot starting July 5, 2022 with a $50 non-refundable deposit (deposit will be applied to school fee) by calling 414-604-4900. 

Let’s Go! - “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Fitness Challenge is Back!

The 2022 “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Challenge begins Tuesday, March 1st and runs the entire month of March. The “Be Active Wisconsin” Community Fitness Challenge is an inclusive program that encourages children, adults and senior citizens to get active in the month of March. 

If you would like to join Team WAWM this year, registration is now open and can be done online at wawmrec.com or by calling our office at 414-604-4900. The cost is $10/$15 which includes a t-shirt. Come on, let’s go and be active!