Peaceful, Productive and College Bound!

*Riverwest offers Headstart for K3 students.  Contact Mrs. Washington, our main office, or Central Office for more information regarding how to sign up your child!

About Riverwest

Riverwest Elementary School is a multi-ethnic, Title I school located in the Riverwest area of Milwaukee. Riverwest serves approximately 340 students. Our curriculum allows every pupil to learn to his/her maximum potential. High expectations are held for all students. Riverwest Elementary School staff is committed to providing a safe learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement. We believe in the Riverwest Way- Peaceful, Productive and College Bound. We are a proud GE Foundation Demonstration School.

Mission

We believe that all students can learn and value the diversity of our students’ family background, socio-economic status, race and gender. High expectations are held for all students: we achieve excellence in academics and advanced levels of performance through a curriculum that supports high standards. Riverwest staff is committed to providing a safe, peaceful and productive learning environment, promoting respect for others, developing critical thinking, creating an appreciation of the arts and encouraging parent/community involvement.

*FYI- Riverwest students are required to wear uniforms.  Currently, all students are required to wear dark green shirts with black or tan bottoms. Students should be in full uniform dress-code Monday through Friday.  Contact the main office at 414-267-4400 if you have additional questions regarding Riverwest’s dress-code requirements.