{"id":25,"date":"2016-01-29T19:15:16","date_gmt":"2016-01-29T19:15:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/kagel\/?page_id=25"},"modified":"2025-11-13T20:06:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T20:06:25","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/kagel\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;section&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;row&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; module_class=&#8221;page-intro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]Albert E. Kagel School brings the best of both worlds to K4 to eighth-grade students: a bilingual multicultural education and small school community in the historic Walker\u2019s Point neighborhood.  [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Teachers, students, and parents are making Kagel School\u2019s mantra a reality: <em>Achieving Excellence Through Innovation!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; make_equal=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;2px||60px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Grades&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf19d;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;content&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50Ijoic2l0ZV90YWdsaW5lIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIifX0=@[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;slide&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#b7b7b7&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_spread=&#8221;-10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;School Hours&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; font_icon=&#8221;&#xf017;||fa||900&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#2B2B28&#8243; image_icon_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; image_icon_width=&#8221;60px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;721136f0-39a5-42af-b920-2d66318cf15a&#8221; header_level=&#8221;h2&#8243; header_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;28px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(255,255,255,0.53)&#8221; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px|10px|30px|10px|true|true&#8221; animation_direction=&#8221;bottom&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>7:15 a.m. &#8211; 2:15 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Our 300 students pursue high academic standards in Spanish and English that prepare them for high school, college, career, and more. In our campus engineering laboratory and library, students grow as globally minded thinkers and problem solvers.<\/p>\n<p>Bilingual educators plan engaging lessons in all subjects, integrating technology and traditional learning experiences into our Two-Way Dual Language Program: literature, song, homework, and field trips. Educators and families collaborate to support students\u2019 academic, social, and emotional growth. Students can receive on-site, individualized special education and learning support to reach grade-level benchmarks in math, Spanish, and English literacy.<\/p>\n<p>Learning is focused and fun at Kagel School. Art, music, and physical education classes are an outlet for creativity, helping students become confident artists and team builders. Students learn about making healthy choices for lifelong well-being. Our redeveloped schoolyard opens in fall 2025. Plans include an outdoor classroom, new athletic surfaces and play structures, gardens, and greenery. In this safe and serene space, students can develop their talents and abilities beyond the classroom\u2014and grow herbs and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>No community is complete without caregivers. Kagel School welcomes parents as volunteers, members of our School Engagement Council, fans, and coaches of our Kagel Tigers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Prepare your child for high school, college, and career success in global society. <a href=\"..\/visit\/\">Schedule your Kagel School tour today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Vision and Values<\/h2>\n<p>We envision all Kagel students achieving their full academic potential to create their own pathway to success. This will occur through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Focused instruction<\/li>\n<li>Family engagement<\/li>\n<li>Community partnerships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Core Values<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Creativity and innovation<\/li>\n<li>Linguistic and cultural diversity<\/li>\n<li>A safe and respectful learning environment<\/li>\n<li>Culturally responsive and equitable practices<\/li>\n<li>Collaboration among staff, students, and families<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>After School Program<\/h2>\n<p>The Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Kagel School provides an <a href=\"..\/families\/after-school-program\/\">after-school program<\/a> to K4 through eighth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center at Kagel School provides academic enrichment, homework help, social-emotional learning, arts programming, and nutritious meals or snacks for students.<\/p>\n<h2>School Community Partnership for Mental Health<\/h2>\n<p>Since 2009, the School Community Partnership for Mental Health (SCPMH) has provided intensive, on-site mental wellness programs and mental health services to students and families in Milwaukee Public Schools. 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Teachers, students, and parents are making Kagel School\u2019s mantra a reality: Achieving Excellence Through Innovation!7:15 a.m. &#8211; 2:15 p.m.Our 300 students pursue high academic standards in [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1066\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/kagel\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/59\/2022\/04\/kagel-exterior2022.jpg\" alt=\"Kagel school building exterior\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" \/>Kagel Elementary School offers students a small, neighborhood school environment with the option of a Dual Language Program to prepare for an increasingly global society. We are one of 10 MPS GE Foundation Demonstration Schools, a distinction which provides us with additional support to bolster student achievement and prepare students for college and career success through the Common Core State Standards. Collaboration is a driving force within our school culture. Families benefit from a full-day Dual Language K4 program and from our after school Boys and Girls Club partnership . 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