STEAM curriculum is taught at Jackson.  Students go to STEAM class weekly and participate in activities to enhance their understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics.

Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School (formerly 21st Street School) serves students from K3 – 5th grade.  Our Head Start program offers full-day kindergarten for 3-year-olds and 4-year-olds. We have a beautiful, comfortable, and child-centered facility.

Vision and Mission Statements

The vision of Gwen T. Jackson Early Childhood and Elementary School is to educate and empower ALL students we encounter with EXCELlence by implementing the Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS), the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), the Essential Elements (EE) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS to develop proficient and/or advanced students by the completion of 5th grade. We strongly believe that ALL students will succeed when parents, students, educators and the community work together effectively.  Together we will EXCEL in improving the academic and social success of all students through clear, consistent and effective:

• Expectations
• Communication
• Evidence
• Learning