SCHOOLYARD RENDERINGS produced by UWM’s Community Design Solutions

*Renderings are intended plans for the schoolyard and are subject to change.

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Story Elementary School’s 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.

Story Elementary’s conceptual plan calls for removal of approximately 28,200 sq. ft. of asphalt and replacing it with new green space and mixed-use recreation and educational areas. The design includes two new outdoor classroom areas, bioswales, a synthetic soccer field with an underground cistern beneath it, porous groundcovering, and the addition of 30 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 120,390 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

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Story Elementary School
3815 W Kilbourn Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53208

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chareese Morris
Principal
Story Elementary School
cashcs@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Marcella Horvath
3rd Grade Teacher
Story Elementary School
lopezm3@milwaukee.k12.wi.us

Lisa Neeb
Green & Healthy Schools Program Manager
Reflo - Sustainable Water Solutions
lisa.neeb@RefloH2o.com

It will be refreshing to have a more interactive schoolyard where children can engage in meaningful outdoor learning and play activities. The greener environment will help students with self-regulation and build social-emotional learning skills with the opportunity to participate in activities that fit their individual needs and interests.
- Kendra Spain, 5th Grade Teacher