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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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Summer Food Program Open To All Children

All children 18 years and under are eligible to receive FREE meals this summer. Find dates, times, and participating sites 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.

Summer School Courses, Camps, and Classes

Learn more about ways to keep the learning going this summer in the AASD.

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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Feedback Requested: ELA

The AASD 7-12 Secondary ELA Director is reviewing instructional materials for the course. 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.

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Applications Open for Financial Planning Committee Advisory Group

The AASD Board of Education's Financial Planning Committee is seeking applicants for an Advisory Group to provide a critical perspective and information as the Committee works to develop a five-year financial projection. Completed applications must be submitted by June 11, 2026.

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Feedback Requested: Small Engines & Transportation

The AASD 9-12 CTE Coordinator is reviewing instructional materials for the Small Engines & Transportation: Course #7420.  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.

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Feedback Requested: K-5 Social Emotional Learning Curriculum

The AASD Executive Director of Student Services is reviewing instructional materials for the K-5 Social Emotional Learning Curriculum. 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

56%

At the close of the 2024-25 school year, 56% 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

17

Appleton Community 4K sites (13 community partner sites and 4 school host 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.