River West Elementary School

Oliver Wendell Holmes School serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Located in Milwaukee, the school has a staff that includes an administrative assistant, counselor, nurse, instructional specialist, technologist and speech therapists. In addition, Oliver Wendell Holmes School operates a counseling department that serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members, and provides consultation, individual and group counseling, developmental lessons and coordination services. The school operates a parent-teacher association that works in partnership with the school s principal and staff members, as well as the community to provide programs and services that enhance the educational environment for all its students. Oliver Wendell Holmes School is a part of Milwaukee Public Schools.

Messmer Preparatory Catholic School provides learning opportunities for more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade eight. Its academic curriculum includes reading, math, science, social studies and religion, as well as Spanish. Located in Milwaukee, the school offers a variety of programs, including gym, art, music, band, and before- and after-school care. Messmer Preparatory Catholic School also participates in various extracurricular activities and field trips. It is a part of Messmer Catholic Schools, which also operates several other schools that serve urban populations. Founded in 1925, Messmer Catholic Schools is accredited by the Independent School Association of the Central States (ISACS), Wisconsin Religious and Independent Schools Accreditation Association (WRISA) and North Central Association (NCA).