Frances Starms, Early Education Pioneer
Frances Starms imagined a world in which income level and zip code posed no limitation to a child’s ability or achievements in the classroom and in the community.
PEAK Initiative
PEAK Initiative is an innovative leadership program where a Starms student’s natural leadership potential is sparked through experiences and relationships.
Two Schools, One School Community
United in cultural and educational philosophy, Starms Discovery Learning Center is the perfect academic home for your Starms Early Childhood Center (ECC) graduate.
Grades
School Hours
9:10 a.m. – 4:10 p.m.
You can give to Starms Discovery Learning Center with a tax-deductible gift to the Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation, Inc. Be sure to add “Starms Discovery Learning Center” to the Gift Notes and Instructions section.
News
Join us for an MPS facilities team feedback meeting
MPS is planning to make investments in Starms Discovery Learning Center for the upcoming 2026-27...
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...
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, 2026



