Bay View Middle & High School — Milwaukee Public Schools

Innovation and Student-Centered Spaces

Last week, we heard from John M. Eger, PhD, Director of the Creative Economy Initiative at San Diego State University, who argued that it is critical to move now on STEAM--science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. There is urgency, he said, in making sure the United States is ready for the 21st century. We here at Bay View concur. Eger, like Steven Johnson and many others … [MORE...]

Still time to sign up for our blood drive

Live or work in the Bay View neighborhood? Take a moment out of your day Friday, May 17, to Be A Hero and donate blood! The Bay View Community Blood Drive is scheduled for Friday, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. All are welcome--students, staff, neighbors, and community members. Remember that every pint of blood you give can save up to three lives! Walk-ins from the community are welcome, but … [MORE...]

STEAM … Now!

When the Believe in Bay View process, supported by the Milwaukee Board of School Directors, argued loud and clear for Bay View High School to move towards STEAM, they articulated a vision of this school as being on the cutting edge of something new and exciting in education. STEM--science, technology, engineering, and mathematics--has been around for a couple of decades, which is an eternity in … [MORE...]

Bay View student-made birdhouses for sale at Bloom and Groom

The Bay View Neighborhood Association's second annual Bloom and Groom plant sale will feature the handiwork of some of Bay View Middle and High School's students, who produced custom birdhouses earlier this year. The birdhouses are hand-made and hand-painted in a variety of colors and patterns. The slideshow below features some of the available birdhouses. The Bloom and Groom plant sale is … [MORE...]

Students learn how the government works on trip to Washington, D.C.

In April, 10 students from Bay View Middle and High School traveled to Washington, D.C., and New York City to see first-hand how the government works. The trip also included stops at more than 30 sites of historical, cultural and political importance. In Washington, D.C., the students met with U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, who took only two questions, one from a BVMHS student who asked about public … [MORE...]

Bay View High School is undergoing a transformation that will begin taking effect in the 2013-14 school year! The school will focus on creativity and innovation, building upon strong science/technology/engineering/arts/math (STEAM) programming. That focus will include project-based learning that relies upon and builds student knowledge across multiple subject areas. The plan also includes more rigorous expectations for graduation. Some changes will take place in the 2013-14 school year, with full implementation beginning in 2014-15. The school will also phase out its existing middle-school grades and accept a smaller 9th-grade class for the upcoming year. Students and staff interested in continuing at the school will be asked to recommit to the new program. Students new to the school will be asked to commit to the new Bay View expectations.

Applicants are encouraged to contact the school to learn more about these expectations. Our program will build upon some of Bay View’s strengths: the Building/Architecture/Technology (BAT) Academy, Project Lead the Way, strong arts programming and Advanced Placement coursework. AP courses may be taken, which can result in both high school and college credit. Bay View has active partnerships with building and trade unions as well as Discovery World.

Programs

Curriculum: Computer Technology; Engineering; Building Trades/Construction; Spanish; Music (Chorus, Band, Orchestra); Art (Drawing, Painting); Math/Science; Academy of Engineering; Bilingual Program;

Sports: Baseball (B), Basketball (B/G), Cheerleading, Cross Country, Dance/Poms, Football, Golf (B), Soccer (G), Softball (G), Swimming (B/G), Tennis (B/G), Track, Volleyball (G), Wrestling

Clubs: Math Club, Career Club, Chess Club, Yearbook, Newspaper; National Honor Society, Special Olympics

College Readiness: College for Every Student, CTE Program Offerings, Diversity Scholars, YMCA Sponsor-a-Scholar