When researching and determining whether WSTEM is a good fit for your child, you should also make sure it is a good fit for the family as a whole. The benefits of an education from WSTEM are a direct result of both student and parent involvement. As a parent it is important to understand that, in our environment, involvement in the school governing board, its committees and/or the educational activities inside and outside the classroom will only further enhance your child’s education.

We understand that choosing an elementary school for your child is a very important decision. We hope that you like what you see here and encourage you to attend one of our open houses or schedule a meeting with the principal to learn more about how WSTEM can enrich your entire family’s experience!

What you can expect from our school

  • A school that is strong in literacy embedded in science, tech, engineering and math
  • State standard expectation
  • Flexible student grouping
  • Hands-on approach to learning
  • Individualized, student-driven culture
  • Project-based learning
  • Student-to-student learning (intergenerational groupings)
  • Multi-aged cohorts (grade equivalent kindergarten to 5th grade)
  • Looping (the same teacher for a two-year cycle in multi-aged classrooms)
  • Innovative methodologies and curriculum (Singapore Math, Balanced Literacy Program, Engineering is Elementary, science labs)
  • Maintaining a 1:1 technology device initiative

How to Apply

Learn more at our in-person Informational Sessions:

  • January 9th, 2024 10:00-11:30 AM
  • January 18th, 2024 7:00-7:45 PM
  • January 24th, 2024 4:00-4:45 PM

The 2024-2025 school year application period will be February 5th, 2024 through February 23rd, 2024. Applications completed after February 23, 2024 will be placed on a waiting list in the order that they were received after the lottery has taken place.

Applications must be submitted via Infinite Campus no later than 4 pm on Friday, February 23, 2024:

  1. Enroll your child in the Wauwatosa School District.
  2. Complete the application in Infinite Campus. You can find instructions here.
  3. Submit the application by February 23, 2024.

If you have not registered your student with the Wauwatosa School District, please click here to register your student BEFORE you submit an application.

Grade level enrollment slots are determined by the Wauwatosa School District Administration in early winter of each year. A lottery is used to fill open age/grade level slots.

Siblings of current students will have preference and be in a lottery before a lottery selection of students that do not have siblings in WSTEM currently.