In 2023, Milwaukee German Immersion School celebrated the major construction of their Green & Healthy Schoolyard—in this space previously dominated by impervious asphalt. Through a three-year, multi-phase process, students, community members, partners, and other stakeholders worked together to design this project and raise funds to make their shared vision real. This intentionally holistic approach resulted in green infrastructure for stormwater management, outdoor education spaces, enhanced recreation amenities, and a revitalized schoolyard that fosters curricular connections, play, and a deeper connection with nature. The plan manages approximately 264,190 gallons of stormwater per rain event.
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The Plan
Review the school’s conceptual plan and summary brochure in greater detail, including designs, cost estimates, curricular connections, and maintenance considerations.
Vision in a Nutshell
Milwaukee German Immersion School
3778 N. 82nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
TIMELINE
2021
Conceptual Design
2022
Fundraising
2023
Detailed Design, Permitting, & Construction
2024+
Maintenance & Stewardship
CONTACT INFORMATION
Frank Lammers
Principal
Milwaukee German Immersion School
lammerfx@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Jennifer Tomkalski
K5 Teacher
Milwaukee German Immersion School
felsinja@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Lisa Neeb
Green & Healthy Schools Program Manager
Reflo - Sustainable Water Solutions
lisa.neeb@RefloH2o.com
“Our new playground will add to our 21st Century Learning Curriculum at Milwaukee German Immersion School. Not only will the innovative playground provide our children a deeper cultural understanding of the links between their own lives and those of people throughout the world, but will enhance our global environmental influences which shape all of our lives.”
Herr Lammers – Principal
