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The AASD has announced that 18 buildings have earned EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Certification for 2024. This recognition is presented to the most energy-efficient buildings in the country.
As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s tempting to ease up on school routines. Spring fever sets in, and students (and sometimes parents) may start to feel less motivated to maintain strong school attendance. However, consistent attendance remains just as important in the final months of the school year as it is at the beginning.
Join us for a fun-filled learning adventure in AASD's 2025 Summer School.
Since 1983, the Mielke Educator of the Year Awards, funded by the Mielke Family Foundation, have celebrated exceptional educators within the AASD community. This year, we’re excited to introduce a new category: Mielke Support Staff of the Year, recognizing the invaluable contributions of administrative assistants, ASU, custodial & maintenance staff, paraprofessionals, and substitutes!
Bilingual 4K will not be available through either Appleton Community 4K or the Appleton Bilingual School (ABS) for the 2025-2026 school year. However, we remain committed to expanding bilingual learning opportunities and are actively working toward launching the grade level at ABS beginning in the 2026-2027 school year.
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
87.6%
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
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