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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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Summer Meals Program Returns June 8

School may be out, but school meals are still in! This summer, free breakfast and lunch will be available to all children and teens ages 18 and under in the community. No registration, identification, or paperwork is required; children simply need to come to the cafeteria to enjoy a healthy meal.

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Eighth Annual Pledge to Education

This morning, we celebrated graduating seniors from Appleton East High School, Appleton North High School, and Appleton West High School who have committed to pursuing a career in education with our eighth Pledge to Education Signing Event!

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2026 Staff Appreciation Resolution

Last week, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education proudly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 4–8, 2026, 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 2025–2026 school year

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Congrats, 2026 Retirees!

Last night, we gathered for our annual Retirement & Recognition Dinner—an evening filled with gratitude, celebration, and a few well-earned standing ovations. We honored staff members who are retiring, along with those reaching the incredible milestone of 25+ years with AASD

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Four AASD Schools Named Wisconsin High Impact Schools

This distinguished honor celebrates schools that serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and demonstrate above-average academic achievement when compared to similarly situated schools across the state

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Scullen Leadership Center
Board Meeting
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Scullen Leadership Center

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.