
Specialized Needs Facilities
Our building was constructed to accommodate students of all abilities, so the entire building is wheelchair accessible.

ABK Weaving Center
Gaenslen is home to a fully equipped weaving center! We provide weaving and fiber-arts education to our students and the community.

Nature Inspired, Inclusive Library
Features include a tree trunk reading nook, tactile environments, an astronomy feature over the storyteller circle, and a maker space.
Grades
K4 – 8th Grade
School Hours
7:15 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

At Gaenslen School, a range of special education services are available to students, including physical, occupational, and vision therapies, all in a rigorous academic environment.
News
MPS Invest and Grow community meetings
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CALENDAR
No Classes (Parent-Teacher Conference Day)
March 20, 2026No Classes (Spring Break)
March 30, 2026 – April 3, 2026Student Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
April 15, 2026No Classes (Professional Development Day)
April 30, 2026No Classes (Professional Development Day)
May 1, 2026
