USM Preschool and Lower School

We are all set for Back To School Night! I can't put my finger on why the kids look a little different today.... see you all very soon! #usmfac @USMLowerschool

This morning's opening ceremony and coffee has been moved indoors to the Upper School gymnasium due to the wet grass from overnight rain. We look forward to seeing our students soon for the start of the 2023-24 school year! View myUSM or your email for more details.

As we prepare for the start of another exciting school year, we're taking a moment to celebrate three amazing members of our community as they begin their 30th year at USM! Join us in congratulating Cheryl Bair, Kate Gay, and Sherry Koconis on this incredible milestone!

@brita31 @USMLowerschool @usmsocial Congrats Britta on doing your miracles with these young learners! Enjoy your summer!!

Our Preschool & Lower School students created Memory Masterpieces inspired by the world's most famous art. These masterpieces were the vision of artist & parent Christopher Barksdale, who taught students new techniques & guided their artwork to become community-building displays.

Had a blast and kept busy at the farm this morning!!

Thank you @GovEvers for meeting with our 4th graders today. They LOVED it and will always remember this special day! #OnWisconsin

We just planted 75 pounds worth of broccoli to help feed people in need!@USMLowerschool #goodmanyouthfarm

Harvesting and cleaning sunchokes! @USMLowerschool #goodmanyouthfarm

So cool!! I’ve been on this trip 10 times and it is our first time meeting the governor! @USMLowerschool #WICapitol

Tonight’s Lower School String Recital. 2 groups (mostly beginners) of grade 1-4 playing in front of families and friends. Some nerves and all finished with smiles. @USMLowerschool @usmsocial

First stop- The Hop! @usmsocial @USMLowerschool

Trains, busses, escalators, oh my! Next stop - the Intermodal Station! @USMLowerschool @usmsocial

How often do you meet the conductor and the engineer of the train you are about to ride? @usmsocial @USMLowerschool

And we’re off to the airport! @USMLowerschool @usmsocial

Dreams do come true! @ejvertacnik @usmsocial @USMLowerschool

Join us for a family-friendly celebration of nature at the Earth Day Morning of Stewardship on Saturday, April 29! Plant trees, participate in a nature scavenger hunt, hike through campus, and more! Learn more and sign up at usm.org/earthday

Cozy up with a good book tonight in honor of #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay! We are lucky to have the best librarians in the world! Whether they are making a book recommendation, helping students with research, or anything in between, we are thankful for all they do for our students

In celebration of their annual study of Ghana, our 1st grade students received a special surprise when Ghanaian drummers visited to demonstrate how drums are used to communicate and celebrate within their culture. The students were quick to learn one of the joyous dances!

Congratulations to Dr. Gina Haughton who was recently recognized as a Black History maker by the Milwaukee Common Council in their celebration of Black History Month.