| History |
 In 1968, Highland Community School was born from the efforts of a small group of parents who wanted a new approach to education in the Highland area. The children and the parents of Highland rallied around the new school despite rampant crime and socio-economic hardship in the neighborhood. Highland Community School was founded with a commitment to the neighborhood and the Montessori philosophy of teaching, in the Victor Schlitz mansion on 20th and Highland. Highland continued to grow as the community bought into Montessori’s nurturing, socially responsible brand of education. Parent involvement developed into an integral component of the daily operation of HCS and helped to set the standard for today’s Highland parents. In 1996, Highland became the first charter school in Milwaukee. Soon afterward, it moved to the present location, a historic Pabst mansion just ten blocks away from its original site. While our present site has allowed us to continue our mission of developing community education, we will be outgrowing our space soon. As we search for a new home in the Highland neighborhood, we continue to nurture our diverse community of learners as we all strive to become better global citizens. The future of Highland Community School is sure to provide more exciting and inspiring stories for our extended family of life-long learners. |
