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Welcome to Frank Allis Elementary

Serving the district for over 100 years, Frank Allis is located on Madison’s far east side and proudly educates the diverse community within our attendance area. Welcome to Frank Allis Elementary School. Our school has served Madison’s far east side for over 100 years. Frank Allis is a beautiful building, built on the grounds of the Frank Allis Farm in 1916. Our school vision is: Through anti-racist practices, everyone within our school feels heard, cared for, and connected as a community of scholars who are supported to achieve their full academic and social potential.

We serve 480 students and are committed to developing and sustaining a school environment which encourages individuality and responsibility, celebrates diversity, fosters a desire to learn, and supports every community member to discover and strengthen their skills, talents and abilities so that each is prepared to be a productive participant in our changing global society.

Two students at Allis Elementary at desk

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History of Allis

History of Allis

In 1995 Mary Henrickson's 4th grade class reserached the history of Allis Elementary and compiled a book. The original work by these students was part of the Wisconsin sesquicentennial celebration. Updates by later students in Mrs. Hendrickson's class were added. The latest revision was March 2014. Below are chapters included in the book in pdf format:

You can download a complete copy of the book here.

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