Support WSTEM

A Future Without Limits

Opening in the 2026-27 school year,

WSTEM Inc. is building the region’s first fully independent, research-connected K4–6 STEM public charter school—serving families in Wauwatosa and beyond, with planned expansion to grades 7–8. We are securing a STEM-focused facility to support innovation, industry partnership, and growing enrollment.

#1

Charter in Wisconsin

Help us grow the WSTEM model

as a independent public charter school

Proven, Scalable Elementary STEM Model

  • Daily hands-on problem-solving
  • Multi-age classrooms + looping relationships
  • Cross-curricular learning that mimics real-world
  • High student agency + teacher autonomy
  • Place-based learning + community partnerships
  • Collaboration with teachers/parents/partners
#4

Elementary School in WI

The impact of your support

  • Purpose-built STEM classrooms + discovery spaces
  • A technology-rich “library of things” for teachers
  • Safe, engaging spaces for play + community
  • Equitable access to STEM for more families
  • A home for research partners, mentors + industry
    collaboration in Southeast Wisconsin
94.9

High DPI Performance

Facility Goal: $ 1.5 M for Year 1

-> Facility rental + build-out

-> Start-up costs

-> CESA 1, architect, legal fees
-> Line of credit

-> Job postings and staff onboarding

-> Construction costs (~5%)

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WSTEM Inc. supports high achievement. Results based on WSTEM
2024-25 Dept. of Public Instruction Results + U.S. News & World Report