University School of Milwaukee
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The official University School of Milwaukee Bluesky account - Independent - Coeducational - College Preparatory - Prekindergarten (age 3) through Grade 12
Happy Valentine's Day, Wildcats! 💙💛
February 14, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Happy Valentine's Day, Wildcats! 💙💛
💯 Days of School! 🎉
Earlier this week, our kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school with 100-themed projects, activities, games, and more!
Earlier this week, our kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school with 100-themed projects, activities, games, and more!
February 13, 2026 at 8:47 PM
💯 Days of School! 🎉
Earlier this week, our kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school with 100-themed projects, activities, games, and more!
Earlier this week, our kindergarten students celebrated the 100th day of school with 100-themed projects, activities, games, and more!
The Wildcats are heading to STATE!!! ⛷️🏆
Congrats to the girls' ski team for advancing to the WIARA state championships!
Congrats to the girls' ski team for advancing to the WIARA state championships!
February 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM
The Wildcats are heading to STATE!!! ⛷️🏆
Congrats to the girls' ski team for advancing to the WIARA state championships!
Congrats to the girls' ski team for advancing to the WIARA state championships!
Get ready to count on a night of fun that really adds up! 🔢✨ Join our math-loving faculty for the 3rd annual Math Family Fun Night, featuring brain-twisting puzzles, interactive games, and group challenges that are nothing short of sum-thing special. Register today at usm.org/math.
February 9, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Get ready to count on a night of fun that really adds up! 🔢✨ Join our math-loving faculty for the 3rd annual Math Family Fun Night, featuring brain-twisting puzzles, interactive games, and group challenges that are nothing short of sum-thing special. Register today at usm.org/math.
🔬 🏅 Congratulations to Angela Wang '26 and Anand George '26, who were recently named Top 300 Scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors! Learn more at usm.org/regeneron.
February 6, 2026 at 10:07 PM
🔬 🏅 Congratulations to Angela Wang '26 and Anand George '26, who were recently named Top 300 Scholars in the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation's oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors! Learn more at usm.org/regeneron.
🤖🏆 Congratulations to our Middle School robotics team, the Daughters of Discovery, who recently earned 2nd place in the Innovation Project Award category at the 2026 FIRST LEGO League state championship! Read more at usm.org/robotics.
February 6, 2026 at 9:55 PM
🤖🏆 Congratulations to our Middle School robotics team, the Daughters of Discovery, who recently earned 2nd place in the Innovation Project Award category at the 2026 FIRST LEGO League state championship! Read more at usm.org/robotics.
All play and no work leads to some very happy Wildcats! 🐯🃏🎲 Yesterday, we celebrated the Global Day of Play—no screens, no directions, just the magic of spontaneous, unstructured play.
February 5, 2026 at 7:58 PM
All play and no work leads to some very happy Wildcats! 🐯🃏🎲 Yesterday, we celebrated the Global Day of Play—no screens, no directions, just the magic of spontaneous, unstructured play.
Here's to the girls who play hard, lead boldly, and inspire the next generation. 🐯 On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we're proud to celebrate the strength, confidence, and determination our Wildcats show every single day.
February 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Here's to the girls who play hard, lead boldly, and inspire the next generation. 🐯 On National Girls & Women in Sports Day, we're proud to celebrate the strength, confidence, and determination our Wildcats show every single day.
🧸 Put on your coziest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffy, and dance the night away at the Pajama Jam! Learn more and register at usm.org/familydance.
February 4, 2026 at 2:51 PM
🧸 Put on your coziest pajamas, grab your favorite stuffy, and dance the night away at the Pajama Jam! Learn more and register at usm.org/familydance.
This National School Counseling Week, we’re celebrating our incredible counselors. 🩵 💛 They are the compassionate listeners, trusted guides, and constant supporters who ensure that our students are engaged, known, and valued. Thank you for everything you do for our community!
February 2, 2026 at 6:04 PM
This National School Counseling Week, we’re celebrating our incredible counselors. 🩵 💛 They are the compassionate listeners, trusted guides, and constant supporters who ensure that our students are engaged, known, and valued. Thank you for everything you do for our community!
Spring is almost here! 🌷 Punxsutawney Willie didn’t see his shadow this morning—and he’s calling for an early spring!
February 2, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Spring is almost here! 🌷 Punxsutawney Willie didn’t see his shadow this morning—and he’s calling for an early spring!
🎨 Congratulations to this year's Scholastic Art Award winners!
Our students took home a combined 80 individual awards, including 17 Gold Keys and 25 Silver Keys. Read more at usm.org/scholastic.
Our students took home a combined 80 individual awards, including 17 Gold Keys and 25 Silver Keys. Read more at usm.org/scholastic.
January 30, 2026 at 11:04 PM
🎨 Congratulations to this year's Scholastic Art Award winners!
Our students took home a combined 80 individual awards, including 17 Gold Keys and 25 Silver Keys. Read more at usm.org/scholastic.
Our students took home a combined 80 individual awards, including 17 Gold Keys and 25 Silver Keys. Read more at usm.org/scholastic.
🎉🎂 Happy 110th Birthday, Joan Robertson MUS'34! 🎂🎉
Today, we celebrate our oldest living alumna, who at 110 years young is still inspiring the greater Milwaukee community. 💙💛
Join us in wishing Joan a happy birthday & read about her story in the next issue of USM Today.
Today, we celebrate our oldest living alumna, who at 110 years young is still inspiring the greater Milwaukee community. 💙💛
Join us in wishing Joan a happy birthday & read about her story in the next issue of USM Today.
January 27, 2026 at 5:49 PM
🎉🎂 Happy 110th Birthday, Joan Robertson MUS'34! 🎂🎉
Today, we celebrate our oldest living alumna, who at 110 years young is still inspiring the greater Milwaukee community. 💙💛
Join us in wishing Joan a happy birthday & read about her story in the next issue of USM Today.
Today, we celebrate our oldest living alumna, who at 110 years young is still inspiring the greater Milwaukee community. 💙💛
Join us in wishing Joan a happy birthday & read about her story in the next issue of USM Today.
🎓 🎉 Congratulations to this year's Cum Laude Society inductees!
January 22, 2026 at 10:46 PM
🎓 🎉 Congratulations to this year's Cum Laude Society inductees!
📣❄🥶 Due to the forecast, USM will be closed on Friday, January 23, and all on-campus activities are cancelled. As this is the first closing of the school year, this will be a "snow day" with no online learning. All activities for Saturday, Jan. 24, will proceed as scheduled.
January 22, 2026 at 3:12 PM
📣❄🥶 Due to the forecast, USM will be closed on Friday, January 23, and all on-campus activities are cancelled. As this is the first closing of the school year, this will be a "snow day" with no online learning. All activities for Saturday, Jan. 24, will proceed as scheduled.
The future of Wildcats basketball is BRIGHT! ✨🏀
Future Wildcats Night gave our youngest students a glimpse of their hardwood heroes.
🎥 Watch our Day in the Life with Head Coach Brian Hendricks: usm.org/dayinthelife
Future Wildcats Night gave our youngest students a glimpse of their hardwood heroes.
🎥 Watch our Day in the Life with Head Coach Brian Hendricks: usm.org/dayinthelife
January 21, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The future of Wildcats basketball is BRIGHT! ✨🏀
Future Wildcats Night gave our youngest students a glimpse of their hardwood heroes.
🎥 Watch our Day in the Life with Head Coach Brian Hendricks: usm.org/dayinthelife
Future Wildcats Night gave our youngest students a glimpse of their hardwood heroes.
🎥 Watch our Day in the Life with Head Coach Brian Hendricks: usm.org/dayinthelife
Curious what learning looks like at USM? 🐯✨ Join us this Friday for our Preschool and Lower School Open House and see the magic of learning firsthand as you visit classrooms and talk with our teachers. Learn more and register at usm.org/openhouse.
January 20, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Curious what learning looks like at USM? 🐯✨ Join us this Friday for our Preschool and Lower School Open House and see the magic of learning firsthand as you visit classrooms and talk with our teachers. Learn more and register at usm.org/openhouse.
Welcome back, Wildcats! 🐯🎓 Last week, members of the Class of 2025 returned to USM to share real-world college insights, advice, and lessons learned with our seniors. We loved having them back on campus!
January 14, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Welcome back, Wildcats! 🐯🎓 Last week, members of the Class of 2025 returned to USM to share real-world college insights, advice, and lessons learned with our seniors. We loved having them back on campus!
Houston, we have LIFTOFF! 🚀👨🏻🚀
Our Preschool astronauts-in-training were over the moon after meeting Dr. Amber Bakkum—an Upper School science teacher, zero-gravity flight participant, and one of just 12 educators nationwide in NASA’s Space for Teachers Program. ✨
Our Preschool astronauts-in-training were over the moon after meeting Dr. Amber Bakkum—an Upper School science teacher, zero-gravity flight participant, and one of just 12 educators nationwide in NASA’s Space for Teachers Program. ✨
January 12, 2026 at 10:08 PM
Houston, we have LIFTOFF! 🚀👨🏻🚀
Our Preschool astronauts-in-training were over the moon after meeting Dr. Amber Bakkum—an Upper School science teacher, zero-gravity flight participant, and one of just 12 educators nationwide in NASA’s Space for Teachers Program. ✨
Our Preschool astronauts-in-training were over the moon after meeting Dr. Amber Bakkum—an Upper School science teacher, zero-gravity flight participant, and one of just 12 educators nationwide in NASA’s Space for Teachers Program. ✨
Congratulations to Angela Wang '26 and Austin Jarmuz '27 for being nominated for the Milwaukee High School Sports Awards! 🏅🎾🏃♂️
January 7, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Congratulations to Angela Wang '26 and Austin Jarmuz '27 for being nominated for the Milwaukee High School Sports Awards! 🏅🎾🏃♂️
We’re excited to share that Joe Eason has been named permanent Head of Upper School! A dedicated USM educator and leader for 16 years, his impact spans the classroom, athletics, and beyond. Congratulations, Joe! Read more at usm.org/eason.
December 18, 2025 at 9:57 PM
We’re excited to share that Joe Eason has been named permanent Head of Upper School! A dedicated USM educator and leader for 16 years, his impact spans the classroom, athletics, and beyond. Congratulations, Joe! Read more at usm.org/eason.
We’re excited to launch Our Commitment to Excellence—a bold new chapter for USM. 💙💛 Our Commitment to Excellence is bringing reimagined playgrounds, expanded outdoor education, new dining spaces, and a stronger foundation for the future. Stay tuned as we share what’s ahead.
December 16, 2025 at 10:48 PM
We’re excited to launch Our Commitment to Excellence—a bold new chapter for USM. 💙💛 Our Commitment to Excellence is bringing reimagined playgrounds, expanded outdoor education, new dining spaces, and a stronger foundation for the future. Stay tuned as we share what’s ahead.
Bringing home the hardware! 🤖🏆 Congrats to our MS robotics teams for their success in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge regionals. The Topography Trail Blazers placed 1st for the Peer Award & Robot Design Award, & the Daughters of Discovery placed 2nd for the Champion's Award.
December 12, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Bringing home the hardware! 🤖🏆 Congrats to our MS robotics teams for their success in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge regionals. The Topography Trail Blazers placed 1st for the Peer Award & Robot Design Award, & the Daughters of Discovery placed 2nd for the Champion's Award.
Winter may be settling in, but we're dreaming of summer! ☀😎
USM Summer Camps return for their 35th year with exceptional enrichment, academic, and athletic offerings—including our brand-new Sports Camps and Counselors in Training Program.
Explore all the options and register at usm.org/summer.
USM Summer Camps return for their 35th year with exceptional enrichment, academic, and athletic offerings—including our brand-new Sports Camps and Counselors in Training Program.
Explore all the options and register at usm.org/summer.
December 10, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Winter may be settling in, but we're dreaming of summer! ☀😎
USM Summer Camps return for their 35th year with exceptional enrichment, academic, and athletic offerings—including our brand-new Sports Camps and Counselors in Training Program.
Explore all the options and register at usm.org/summer.
USM Summer Camps return for their 35th year with exceptional enrichment, academic, and athletic offerings—including our brand-new Sports Camps and Counselors in Training Program.
Explore all the options and register at usm.org/summer.
Smiles this big can only mean one thing... SLEDDING! ❄🛷
Our Wildcats wasted zero time diving into the season's first snow—and they're loving every minute of it!
Our Wildcats wasted zero time diving into the season's first snow—and they're loving every minute of it!
December 4, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Smiles this big can only mean one thing... SLEDDING! ❄🛷
Our Wildcats wasted zero time diving into the season's first snow—and they're loving every minute of it!
Our Wildcats wasted zero time diving into the season's first snow—and they're loving every minute of it!