The Appleton Area School District (AASD) and the City of Appleton invite families and community members to participate in a public listening session on the AASD–City of Appleton Student Attendance Policy Initiative on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 5:30–7:00 p.m. in the Cornerstone Conference Room at the Appleton Public Library, 200 N Appleton St, Appleton. This session is part of our ongoing efforts to address and improve high school student attendance in collaboration with the City of Appleton.

Last March, the AASD presented to the Appleton Common Council to request the City’s support in improving student attendance. The issue was referred to the City’s Safety & Licensing Committee, but discussion was postponed to allow time for collaboration and additional perspectives. It is expected to return to the committee’s agenda in early fall 2025.

While progress has been made, several important questions remain. The AASD has also prepared a Frequently Asked Questions resource, which can be found here.

This listening session provides an important opportunity to hear directly from our community. We invite you to share input, ask questions, and help shape our collective approach to supporting student attendance and engagement.

Feedback collected will help guide future decisions and will be shared with the Common Council as this work moves forward. Community input is welcome and encouraged.