Appleton Area School District families,

One week until Spring Break in the AASD! Read on for the upcoming Family Engagement survey dates, information about summer school and Appleton eSchool Summer Interirm, spring attendance tips, and instructional materials feedback opportunities.

Additionally, we’ve included a few ongoing topics from our last message: 2025-26 Appleton Community 4K online enrollment, SUSO information, Ballard Road Interchange project details, and Community Opportunities for Students.

Important Upcoming Dates

• Friday, March 21 through Friday, March 28, 2025: No School - Spring Break

(Find our yearly calendar here) Charter schools and Appleton Central programs may follow their own calendars, please refer to your school or program calendar.

Upcoming Annual Family Engagement Survey

All families will receive an email on Monday, April 7, including a link to this year’s annual Family Engagement Survey. The survey will close on Monday, April 21, 2025. Your input is valuable; please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Last year we received over 2,500 responses. Your feedback will be used to celebrate our successes and to create action plans for improvement. Thank you for your interest in and support of your student’s education with us.

Summer School Registration Opens Monday, April 14

Summer School course registration opens Monday, April 14 at 9:00 a.m. for elementary and middle school. High School students should contact their counselor. Parents/guardians will register for summer school courses via the Infinite Campus Portal. 

As a reminder, your student can take up to 3 courses at the summer school site they are enrolled at. Parents/guardians should choose up to 1 course per time period. If the course is listed as an option to select, the capacity limit has not yet been reached. Please note, due to the popularity and seat capacity in some classes, they will fill up quickly. Find more information, including registration instructions, and class options here.

If you do not wish to use the online registration process, please complete and return the registration page of the summer flier to the school your child wishes to attend for summer school. You can find the fliers here.

eSchool Summer Interim Course Registration Now Open

If your high school student (this includes students who will have completed 8th grade) is thinking about enrolling in online course(s) during the 2025 summer interim through Appleton eSchool, here are some key points to consider:

• The complimentary summer interim session spans six weeks, running from June 9 to July 21, 2025, where students complete a full semester online course with an accelerated pacing schedule.  
• The course selection is extensive and encompasses both core and elective subjects. Summer Interim Appleton eSchool courses are open to incoming 9th to 12th-grade students. Students are typically permitted to enroll in one 0.5 credit course during the interim, although qualifying students may take up to two 0.5 credit courses during this time. Eligibility for multiple courses is contingent upon prior successful online performance with eSchool and no history of failing grades (e.g., F, WF, etc.).
• eSchool courses are designed to be primarily asynchronous, allowing students flexibility to work when it fits into their summer schedule within the timeframe of the summer interim dates.  Assignment due dates are scheduled throughout the courses to assist students in completing their course by the end of the 6-week interim (and stay on pace).  Many courses have periodic check-ins with the teacher which may need to be scheduled during day-time working hours.
• Registration is now open and details are available on the eSchool website.

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.

Why Attendance Still Matters in Spring

1. Academic Progress: Learning is a continuous process, and missing school—even just a day or two—can disrupt a student’s understanding of key concepts. Spring is often a time when teachers introduce critical new material and prepare students for end-of-year assessments.
2. Engagement and Participation: Many classrooms shift to more hands-on, project-based learning in the spring. When students miss school, they lose opportunities to collaborate with peers, engage in special projects, and participate in field trips or other unique experiences.
3. Establishing Good Habits: Regular attendance fosters responsibility, time management, and a strong work ethic—skills that will serve students well beyond their school years.

How to Keep Attendance Strong

• Stick to a Routine: Maintaining bedtime and morning routines can help ensure students wake up on time and are ready to learn.
• Plan Trips Wisely: If possible, schedule family vacations and appointments outside of school hours or during scheduled breaks.
• Communicate with the School: If your child needs to miss school for any reason, stay in touch with teachers to ensure they stay on track with assignments.
• Encourage a Positive Attitude: Remind your student of the importance of finishing the school year strong and celebrate their commitment to good attendance.

With just a few months left in the school year, every school day counts! Let’s work together to ensure that students remain engaged, present, and ready for success through the final bell in June.

Stay Informed Stay Healthy

With spring break and the upcoming NFL Draft being held nearby people will be traveling in and out of the area as well as gathering in groups.  At this time across the United States we  are seeing rising numbers of people contracting measles. Whether you are remaining local or traveling, review the attached flyers and this newsletter previously shared  so that you have accurate information. Together our community can strive to prevent a local outbreak.

Measles English        Measles Hmong       Measles Spanish      Measles Somali

Feedback Requested on Instructional Materials

The Board of Education, as the governing body of the District, is legally responsible for all educational materials utilized within the instructional program of the AASD. The selection of educational materials is delegated to the professionally trained and certified personnel employed by the school system. The responsibility for coordinating and maintaining qualitative standards in the selection process rests with the Assessment, Curriculum, and Instruction (ACI) department.

We are currently soliciting feedback on the instructional materials for:

• Secondary ELA
• High School Social Studies

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. The feedback collected will be considered by the committee to determine the final list of instructional materials recommended to the AASD Board of Education. Learn more about Materials Review in the AASD.

Community Opportunities for Students

Each month the AASD shares local, community opportunities for students. These community opportunities for students include upcoming events and activities such as art and music camps, youth athletics, cultural events, enriching programs, and more. We encourage our families to review these opportunities for students of all ages. Check out this page at any time for a current list of opportunities. 

Ongoing Topic Quick Links

• 2025-2026 Appleton Community 4K Enrollment Now Open
• Have You Heard About SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO)?
• I-41 Interstate Improvement Project Impacting AASD Northside Schools

 

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