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We were thrilled to celebrate the Amcor Learning Lab at ATECH. It is the first of its kind.

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The AASD Social Studies Director is reviewing instructional materials for their courses. 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.

Appleton Area School District

Last week, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education proudly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 5–9, 2025, as AASD Staff Appreciation Week—a dedicated time to recognize the exceptional commitment our staff have shown to students, schools, and the broader community throughout the 2024–2025 school year

Join us to Commemorate Columbus Elementary

The Appleton Area School District will commemorate Columbus Elementary School, Appleton’s oldest school (est. 1892), as it transitions to serving new educational purposes for the 2025-2026 school year at a ceremony open to the public on Thursday, May 29, 2025

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The AASD ELA Director is reviewing instructional materials for their courses. 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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Scullen Leadership Center
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Scullen Leadership Center-Community Room 131 E. Washington St, Suite 1A Appleton, WI 54911
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Scullen Leadership Center

Data & Facts

57%

At the close of the 2023-24 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

88.4%

2023-24 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.