In our new schoolyard, a rainbow of herbs, flowers, and vegetables represent the home countries of 200+ students who speak a total of eight languages. More than 25 percent of Zablocki students are English learners who receive ESL support as they build literacy and math skills. Parents are partners in education who join our Family Leadership Organization (FLO). Partner agencies invest in our school, providing literacy services, health and wellness programming, and after-school enrichment activities to support the whole family.

Daily lessons in core subjects like math, social studies, and science are balanced by weekly music and physical education classes. New in 2024, we are learning restorative practices to build a community of care that welcomes and respects all. Working hard and working together is necessary as we focus on Zablocki School’s three key priorities:

1. Meaningful Academic Engagement,
2. Health and Wellness, and
3. Intentional Family Engagement.

After School Program

The Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Zablocki School provides after-school programs to K4 through fifth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center at Zablocki School provides academic enrichment, homework help, social-emotional learning, arts programming, and nutritious meals or snacks to students.

School Community Partnership for Mental Health

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 Zablocki School.