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On behalf of our nearly 15,000 students and 2,000 staff members, thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our schools. When our students succeed, our community succeeds.

AASD residents, watch your mailboxes, the newest District Digest is out!

When severe weather conditions arise, the Appleton Area School District follows a well-defined process to determine school closures. Our primary goal is to ensure the safety and well-being of all students.

The AASD is incredibly proud of these staff members and grateful for the dedication, compassion, and excellence they bring to our students and school communities every day.

AASD residents, watch your mailboxes, the newest District Digest is out!

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. 

We encourage your students to share safety concerns with a trusted adult or, when needed, use SUSO to confidentially report issues that affect their well-being. SUSO’s Resource Center operates 24/7, ensuring every report is taken seriously

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.

Exciting progress was made on September 18, 2024, at the Sandy Slope Elementary School construction site during the Topping Off Ceremony!

This effort, in collaboration with Project ADAM and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, prepares the school to respond effectively to Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) incidents by equipping buildings with AEDs and training staff in CPR/AED procedures.

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.
 

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.