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Everything You’re Looking For, Right Here in Appleton
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Appleton: Your Destination District
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Find Your Perfect Fit in AASD
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Find Your Perfect Fit in AASD
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Explore Charter School Options, Only in the AASD
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Annual Online Registration Now Open

Current family registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open. Annual online student registration is required for students in grades K - 12. Learn more here

 

Explore Our Charter Schools

In the AASD, charter school acceptance is determined via a lottery application held every December through February. Learn more about the timeline and how to apply here.

New Family Enrollment Now Open

Whatever you're looking for, we have it here in Appleton! Enrollment for the 2026–27 school year for new students is now open. Learn more here.

 

School Year Calendars

Find our school year calendars here.

News & Events

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School Supply Lists for the 2026-27 School Year

School supply lists for the upcoming school year are available! Our goal is to ensure that every student is prepared and ready for a successful year of leading, caring, and contributing.

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Annual Student Registration Now Open

The month of July brings warmer weather, summer vacations, and registration information. Read more about student registration, completion of the Meal Benefits Application, payment of fees, and information regarding immunizations.

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Summer Shakespeare Theatre Selected to Pilot High School Edition of & Juliet

Summer Shakespeare Theatre's production of & Juliet will take the stage at Appleton North High School from July 23–August 2. One of only three schools in the nation selected to pilot the high school edition of the hit Broadway musical, this exciting production reimagines Juliet's story through a soundtrack of popular hits and a message of empowerment, self-discovery, and second chances. 

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Sign Up Now for Moving to the Middle

Get a head start on middle school! Come and tour the building, get help with your locker combination, walk your schedule, and learn daily routines. You will get some tips about middle school life while meeting your future classmates! The staff can’t wait to meet and welcome you

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Feedback Requested: HIgh School ELA

The AASD Secondary ELA Director is reviewing instructional materials.  As part of the adoption process, AASD staff members, students, parents, and residents are provided with the opportunity to examine and contribute feedback on the recommended instructional materials.

Data & Facts

57%

At the close of the 2025-26 school year, 57% of our staff held an advanced degree

65+

languages are spoken in our schools with the majority of the non-English speaking students speaking Hmong and Spanish

91.1%

2025 graduation rate

14

Appleton Community 4K sites across our community (10 community partner sites and 4 elementary school sites)

15

Public charter schools, second only to the Milwaukee School District, which has 19

Every Student, Every Day

Resources & Operational Excellence

Align resources and operations directly to District priorities that ensure the success of all students with maximum efficiency and excellence.

Family & Community Partnerships

Create and maintain strong family, community, and business partnerships to accelerate our collective impact on student success.

Inclusive & Engaging Culture To Support Teaching & Learning

Ensure a safe, healthy, and welcoming school environment for all.

Student Success

Ensure every student is academically, socially, and emotionally successful and graduates ready for career, college, and their community.