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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.
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
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
We are pleased to welcome Oliver Zornow to the Appleton Area School District Board of Education for a three-year term. Congratulations, Oliver, and thank you for your dedication to public education in our community
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.
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
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