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Students took second place with their free, downloadable app that illustrated the dangers of texting while driving.

The Appleton Area School District has been notified by the Appleton Police Department of reports of items being stolen from vehicles in school parking lots. The APD recommends combating this by removing valuables from vehicle and locking vehicle doors.

Lawrence University honored the Community Early Learning Center of the Fox Valley (CELC) with its 2016 Collaboration in Action Award.

Young writers who are inspired by Dr. King’s life and his vision of uniting people for the good of all are invited to enter the 2017 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest.

September is known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month which helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm.

Congratulations to three of our Appleton Area School District high schools that were included in Newsweek’s America's Top High Schools list.

Let’s Move! Active Schools, part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative, announced its 2016 National Award recipients and five Appleton Area School District elementary schools were included.

A song for your Friday. Mr. Miller, a Communication Arts teacher at Appleton East High School serenades his students with a new song every year. This cover of a Kelly Clarkson hit is sure to be a repeat request.

The Appleton Area School District's annual Welcome Back celebration was chock full of awards and honors, inspiring moments and messages of gratitude.

During the school year, Appleton Area School District middle and high schoolers get to ride Valley Transit buses for free. Just show your valid school ID from an AASD public or parochial middle or high school, and AASD will pay your fare.

This event is free and open to the public. Dr. Mead’s talk is intended for parents, educators, students, business professionals and community members. The presentation will be from 7 to 8, with questions and discussion to follow.

Wilson Raiders eighth-grade science teacher Mr. Tony Martin is this month's Terrific Teacher!

The Fox Valley's Tough Kid Challenge is a 1.5 mile Obstacle Course event. Money raised will be placed in two grants. One grant is available to the Appleton Area School District's physical education departments.

Families must register month by month to allow AASD staff to plan accordingly. The deadline to register for the month is the Friday before the Late Start date.

AASD staff have been taking part in continuous learning and professional development opportunities this week. It’s a chance for them to reconnect with colleagues, meet educators from other AASD schools and earn district points while picking up new strategies and developments in education.