Referendum Updates
On November 8th, 2022, voters approved both Appleton Area School District referendum questions on the ballot. We are heartened by our community’s support of our current and future students. We cannot wait to get started on improving and innovating our buildings to support Success for Every Student Every Day.
The approved $129.8 million capital referendum question will allow us to expand, renovate, and modernize our schools.
Progress and updates on referendum projects will be shared below. We encourage you to follow along to see our community’s investment in action.
Check out our referendum timeline here.
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A recent highlight in the Sandy Slope construction process was welcoming the Van Handel family for a school tour. The family was able to see the progress firsthand and reflect on the impact the school will have on the community.
In the fall of 2022, voters approved both referendum questions on the ballot. One question supported increased staffing and operational costs for our new spaces and the second question approved $130 million for the construction/renovations of our schools.
Progress, timelines, and updates on referendum projects will be shared on our district website. We encourage you to follow along to see our community’s investment in action.
Exciting progress was made on September 18, 2024, at the Sandy Slope Elementary School construction site during the Topping Off Ceremony!
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After voters approved both AASD referendum questions in the fall of 2022, design work started immediately for projects at our four middle schools, Einstein, Kaleidoscope Academy, James Madison, and Wilson, with construction kicking off in the fall of 2023.
Bernhardt is honored to be the principal of Sandy Slope and looks forward to serving the Sandy Slope Community while establishing an environment that promotes success for every student, every day, which will have a lasting impact on the North Community.
Last fall voters approved both referendum questions on the ballot. One question supported increased staffing and operational costs for our new spaces and the second question approved $130 million for the construction/renovations of our schools.
Last fall voters approved both referendum questions on the ballot. One question supported increased staffing and operational costs for our new spaces and the second question approved $130 million for the construction/renovations of our schools.
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When Sandy Slope Elementary School opens in the fall of 2025, it will be our first new school in 30 years, with the last being North High School in 1995, and our first new elementary school in nearly 35 years. Our district places immense value on neighborhood elementary schools, and we are thrilled to add a school to this part of our community.
Progress, timelines, and updates on referendum projects will be shared on our district website. We encourage you to follow along to see our community’s investment in action.
Progress, timelines, and updates on referendum projects will be shared on our district website. We encourage you to follow along to see our community’s investment in action.