New Family Enrollment

In the Appleton Area School District, we aim to be a destination district for families seeking extensive and diverse school options, such as our 18 Appleton Community 4K sites located throughout our community, our welcoming and inclusive neighborhood schools, and our 14 free, public charter schools each with a different emphasis such as the arts, manufacturing, the environment, STEM education, and college and career preparedness.

Whatever you're looking for, we have it here in Appleton!
When new families move into the District, we ask that you enroll your child(ren) as soon as possible. Prompt enrollment allows us to properly schedule buses, assign teachers, and provide any other services that might be necessary.

The Appleton Area School District requires enrollment for new students, 4K through grade 12, and annual registration for existing students, kindergarten through grade 12. 

enroll your new k-12 studentThe enrollment link above is for students in grades K - 12 who are new to the AASD, or who are re-entering our District after having been enrolled in another district.

New Families must either enroll online or in-person at Enrollment Services in the AASD Welcome Center. Enrollment is not available at our schools. Please call (920) 852-5308 to make an appointment to complete in person enrollment.Families that visit Enrollment Services to enroll in-person can also receive information specific to the school their child will attend, as well as information on transportation, food service, charter schools, attendance boundaries, EL programs, and Special Education programs. New families are also encouraged to visit Enrollment Services at the Welcome Center for assistance completing the online annual registration that opens each July. 

What do I need for enrollment?
The parent/guardian should be prepared to complete an online application containing demographic information, emergency contact phone numbers, name and phone number of your student’s doctor/dentist, medical information, proof of Appleton Area School District residency and language information.

Proof of Appleton Area School District Residency (one of the following) 

• Lease Agreement with current address, names of people residing at the address, effective date, and all parties’ signatures.
• Current Utility Bill (within 45 days); gas, electric, cable, or city/village water with name and current address. 
• Home Purchase Agreement or Offer to Purchase with the name of buyer and seller, and current address.
• For rental agreements that are not with an established rental organization (i.e. a private party), a second form of proof of residency verified by a third-party business is required (i.e. utility statement, renter’s insurance).

We are not able to accept cell phone contracts, driver’s licenses, or financial documents. 

After your student’s online application has been submitted, you may be asked to provide a birth certificate and immunization records to your student’s school. 

Do you need to Open Enroll? 

In-District Open Enrollment applies to AASD families who wish to have their student(s) attend a school other than their neighborhood school. The enrollment period opens in February. Families are notified in early April. 

How do I know what my neighborhood school is?

Out-of-District Open Enrollment applies to families who live outside of the AASD that wish to have their student(s) attend an AASD school. The enrollment period opens in February and goes through April. Families are notified in early June.

Is your student interested in attending an AASD Charter School? To fully compare school options and make informed selections we encourage our families to engage with ALL of the schools that interest them. 

These schools are public and tuition-free, however, they do require a separate application. Our Charter School application window for the upcoming school year opens in early December and closes the middle of February. Learn more about the application timeline.