
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
Join MPS Academic Superintendents at meetings across the city to hear important updates and give...
Get essential back-to-school tips and be ready on Tuesday, September 2
Milwaukee Public Schools wants to help students get the new school year off to a great start! The...
Enroll Today for a Fun-Filled Summer with MPS Summer Academy!
Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time for families to start planning fun summer...
CALENDAR
MPS Budget Meeting
February 24, 2026 @ 6:00 pmMPS Budget Meeting
February 28, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 amMPS Budget Meeting
March 3, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pmStudent Early Release (2 hours); Professional Development (K-12)
March 4, 2026MPS Budget Meeting (Virtual)
March 4, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
