SCHOOLYARD RENDERINGS produced by UWM’s Community Design Solutions
*Renderings are intended plans for the schoolyard and are subject to change.
Milwaukee Sign Language & Morse Middle Schools’ community and partners have developed a common vision for a redeveloped greener, healthier schoolyard. The school is actively fundraising to help transform their conceptual plan into reality through December 2023.
MSLS and Morse’s conceptual plan calls for removal of approximately 191,400 sq. ft. of asphalt and replacing it with new green space and mixed-use recreation and educational areas. The design includes seven new outdoor classroom areas, bioswales, a greenhouse, porous groundcovering, and the addition of over 200 stormwater trees. The inclusion of a variety of native plantings allow for unique spaces on the schoolyard that can represent natural Wisconsin ecosystems, complete with student-created signage. The plan manages approximately 836,080 gallons of stormwater per rain event.
The Plan
Review the school’s conceptual plan and summary brochure in greater detail, including designs, cost estimates, curricular connections, and maintenance considerations.
Green Team Documents & Resources
Plans-in-Progress
Meeting Minutes
Project Folder
Vision in a Nutshell
To make sure your donation goes to MILWAUKEE SIGN LANGUAGE & MORSE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Milwaukee Sign Language
& Morse Middle School
7900 W Acacia St.
Milwaukee, WI 53223
CONTACT INFORMATION
Suzanne Gahan
Principal
Milwaukee Sign Language School
gahansm@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Kristi Hepp
5th Grade Teacher
Milwaukee Sign Language School
heppkl@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Tanzanique Carrington
Principal
Morse Middle School for the Gifted & Talented
harristc@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
Lisa Neeb
Green & Healthy Schools Program Manager
Reflo - Sustainable Water Solutions
lisa.neeb@RefloH2o.com
I’m excited that the kids will have so many areas in which they can not only play, but EXPLORE! Goodbye, endless concrete! Hello, outdoor learning and fun! I think the community will also see that this can be a valuable resource for everyone.
- Kory Koneazny, K4 Teacher
TIMELINE
2022
Conceptual Design
2023
Fundraising
2024
Detailed Design, Permitting, & Construction
2025+
Maintenance & Stewardship
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