{"id":2458,"date":"2013-06-05T13:50:21","date_gmt":"2013-06-05T13:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us\/school\/lincoln\/?page_id=5"},"modified":"2026-01-21T16:48:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:48:20","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mps.school\/lincoln\/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;4.19.2&#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;][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;]<\/p>\n<p>Children learn from nature, culture, and in community at Lincoln Avenue School, a vibrant K3 through fifth-grade community on Milwaukee\u2019s south side.<\/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; 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Bilingual classrooms, a library filled with stories of families from around the world, and school celebrations reinforce Lincoln Avenue School\u2019s Hispanic heritage. Together, we are learning peaceful restorative practices to live school values like healthy eating, conservation, and multicultural pride. Health partners bring nutrition classes to Lincoln Avenue School, and students visit our neighborhood arboretum and riverfront park to learn about the natural world. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education even awarded Lincoln Avenue with Milwaukee Public Schools&#8217; first Green Ribbon School Award for our environmental education and conservation efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Our faculty participate in teacher-training programs that blend special and bilingual education strategies to help all children succeed. Technology is embedded in every classroom so students can build math and computer literacy skills. We are proud of all we have accomplished together, including <em>Meets Expectations<\/em> status on our 2024-25 <a href=\"school-improvement-plan-and-state-report-card\/\">school report card<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>What matters most is a child\u2019s well-being, from home to school. Weekly art, gym, and music classes allow students to flex their creativity and explore mind-body wellness. Mental-health, neighborhood safety, and academic organizations support student learning and family health. Parents join Lincoln Avenue\u2019s Family Leadership Organization. Family events overlap with our after-school program so it\u2019s easy to drop in and enjoy literacy or STEM night, family dinners, and parent workshops. In 2024, our green footprint expands as we break ground on a redeveloped schoolyard that will bring outdoor classrooms, gardens, and new play surfaces and structures to Lincoln Avenue School.<\/p>\n<h2>School Community Partnership for Mental Health<br \/><span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>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. The partnership began in just four schools and has expanded to nearly 40 schools, including Lincoln Avenue School.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>After School Program<\/h2>\n<p>The Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Lincoln Avenue School provides <a href=\"families\/after-school-program\/\">after-school programs<\/a> to K4 through fifth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. The Nita M. 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Bilingual classrooms, a library filled with stories of [&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":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-257\" src=\"https:\/\/mpsschoolsites.wpenginepowered.com\/lincoln\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2013\/06\/LincolnAve.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"778\" height=\"583\" \/>Lincoln Avenue Community School is a multi-ethnic school located on the near south side of Milwaukee. Our goal is to instill in our students, K3 through 5th grade, the importance of becoming life long learners and productive citizens. Lincoln Avenue provides academic programs from monolingual, bilingual and special education students. We would like to share some of our many successes and our goals for continued improvement.<\/p>\r\nLincoln Avenue Elementary School is a Bilingual English\/Spanish Elementary School serving grades K3 through 5th. Our school provides bilingual education to Spanish language dominant students from K3 Head Start through 5th Grade through a developmental bilingual program. A strong academic curriculum and a professional teaching staff ensure all students achieve academic success. Lincoln Avenue Elementary School offers a comprehensive academic program that includes Head Start, High Scope, AGR, Bilingual Education, Regular and Special Education.\r\n\r\nLincoln Avenue School has the honor of many awards and recognitions including: Herb Kohl Education Foundation Teacher Awards, PBIS School of Distinction, as well as other recognitions throughout the years. Our talented staff works hard to create an outstanding school community.\r\n\r\nOur school offers a well-rounded curriculum including band, art, physical education and technology classes. 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