Author Archives: Brendan O'Brien
New Bell Schedule for 2017-18
Dear Middle and Upper School Families, Two years ago we implemented a daily schedule that had no passing time. After two years of using that model, we have tweaked the 2017-18 daily schedule to restore passing times. With the proximity … Continue reading
Capitol Gains: 8th Graders Visit D.C.
Since 1975, the end of the school year has culminated in a curricular trip to Washington D.C. for Prairie’s 8th graders. Alan Mills, social studies teacher and trip sponsor, never tires of this annual pilgrimage with his students. This year’s version of Prairie’s … Continue reading
Glass Artist Ed Schmid Visits Campus
Ed Schmid, renowned glass artist from Washington, visited campus this spring in conjunction with Prairie’s Visiting Artist Series. Ed spent a week working with students and other community members teaching new techniques and assisting in creating pieces. “Many students, faculty, and even some … Continue reading
Message from the Head of School
Kindergarten Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, June 28th 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parents (and kids!) are invited to this special program highlighting the many features setting Prairie apart from other Kindergarten programs in the area. Join us in our Giving Garden for an informational chat … Continue reading
Do-Seum 2017: Imagine, Create
Do-Seum Family Night Thursday, May 11th 6-8 p.m. In preparation for Do-Seum, a grand event that occurs every other year here at Prairie, students and teachers commit several months of research on curriculum topics that connect with the surrounding community … Continue reading
Tour Guides Needed for Open House Racine County
Eager to showcase one of the most beautiful school campuses in Wisconsin, Prairie is excited to again participate in the Open House Racine County (OHRC) celebration on Saturday, May 6th. TPS is looking for a few tour guides to help during … Continue reading
Essay by Prairie Educator Published by Harvard
Prairie Primary School teacher Christine Henke Mueller recently had her essay “Educating the Heart: Creating Open Minds Through Service and Leadership” published in The Good Project, a research-based organization affiliated with Harvard University and Project Zero. Henke Mueller has been instrumental … Continue reading
Music and Movement with Mr. O
Prairie is proud to offer one of the best Music and Performing Arts programs for preschool, elementary, middle and high school students in the Racine and Milwaukee area. Join us on Saturday, May 6th, for a very special student and parent music … Continue reading