University School of Milwaukee

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University School of Milwaukee
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University School of Milwaukee
2100 West Fairy Chasm Road

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Coordinates 43°11′12″N87°56′01″W / 43.18667°N 87.93361°W / 43.18667; -87.93361
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Other nameUSM
Former namesGerman-English Academy, Milwaukee University School, Milwaukee Country Day School, Milwaukee-Downer Seminary
Type Private, Day
MottoE Tribus Una
(From Three, One)
Established1964;61 years ago (1964)
CEEB code 501390 [1]
Head of schoolSteve Hancock
Enrollment1,107
Average class size15
Student to teacher ratio10:1[ citation needed ]
Campus size123 acres (0.50 km2)
Campus type Suburban
Color(s)Blue and gold
Athletics24 varsity sports
MascotWillie the Wildcat
AccreditationIndependent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS)
Affiliation National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Website www.usm.org

The University School of Milwaukee (often abbreviated to USM) is an independent pre-kindergarten through secondary preparatory school in River Hills and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was founded as the result of the merger of three schools, Milwaukee Country Day School, Milwaukee Downer Seminary, and Milwaukee University School. [2] USM is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS). [3] [4]

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History

Milwaukee University School, the oldest of the three schools that merged as University School of Milwaukee, was founded in 1851 as the German-English Academy (die deutsch-englische Akademie) [5] by a group of Milwaukee German Americans that included educationist Peter Engelmann and hardware wholesaler William Frankfurth. The Academy offered classes that taught the German language and literature, as well as English. In 1891, the academy moved to the German-English Academy Building in downtown Milwaukee. The institution changed its name in 1917 to Milwaukee University School because of anti-German prejudice that occurred during World War I.

In 1964, the Milwaukee University School, the Milwaukee Country Day School and Milwaukee-Downer Seminary merged to become the University School of Milwaukee. [6] It operated from two campuses, North and South, one in Whitefish Bay and the other in River Hills. In 1985, the two combined into one campus at the River Hills location, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

Lawsuit

On Monday, April 18, 2022, Craig and Kelly Robinson filed a civil lawsuit alleging that "the school acted impermissibly to silence and to retaliate against those adversely affected by, and raising concerns about, the school's unfair treatment of students of color and underrepresented students." [7] Earlier, the couple had given feedback towards the school based on racial and ethnic stereotypes in classroom assignments. Their children, then 9 and 11, were later removed from enrollment at the school. [8] Craig Robinson stated, "We feel like they were retaliated against because we brought up some issues that were sensitive to the administration." The school issued a statement responding to the allegations, "USM's enrollment decisions had nothing to do with complaints of inequity or discrimination." More families later came out with allegations of discrimination. [9]

Athletics

The school's athletic teams follow a no-cut athletic policy, which allows every student to participate in any sport. The athletic program begins in fifth grade when students become eligible for a number of teams, including basketball, track and field, football, and several intramural sports. The Middle School offers 13 interscholastic sports and intramural options. The Upper School has 24 varsity teams level sports, in addition to a number of junior varsity programs.

Sports [10] State championships [11] Conference championships [11]
Baseball20105× champions
Basketball (B/G)Boys' basketball: 6× champions

Girls' basketball: 2× champions

Cross country (B/G)Boys' cross country: 10× champions

Girls' cross country: 2× champions

Field hockey2014, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2001, 199112× champions
Football10× champions
Golf8× champions
Ice hockey (B/G)Boys' ice hockey: 2019, 2010, 2006,

Girls' ice hockey: 2015

Boys' ice hockey: 8× champions

Girls' ice hockey: 3× champions

Lacrosse (B/G)Girls' lacrosse: 2021Boys' lacrosse: 3× champions

Girls' lacrosse 1× champion

Skiing (coed)
Soccer (B/G)Boys' soccer: 2018, 2013

Girls' soccer: 2008

Boys' soccer: 20× champions

Girls' soccer: 9× champions

Softball
Swimming (B/G)1× champion
Tennis (B/G)Boys': 2018, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004

Girls': 2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2014, 2012, 2011, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

Boys': 46× champions

Girls': 14× champions

Track and field (B/G)Boys' track: 13× champions

Girls' track: 6× champions

Volleyball2× champions

Notable alumni

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