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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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Don't Let the Spring Attendance Slump Happen to Your Student

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.

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Nominate AASD Staff

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!

Appleton Bilingual School Announces Delay of 4K Until 2026-27 School Year
Appleton Bilingual School Announces Delay of 4K Until 2026-27 School Year

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

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.