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No bells. No classrooms. No limits. Our students personalize their education.
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Voice. Choice. Meaningful relationships. That leads to engaged students.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Data & Facts
93%
of VNS students demonstrate proficient/advanced skill in the “Community Membership” component of the VNS rubric.
7-12th
grades offered at VNS.
100%
of VNS Seniors are accepted in a post secondary program.
5,000
VNS students annually log nearly 5,000 hours of community service.
68
VNS is intentionally small, we average 60-70 students.
VNS NEWS
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Join us on Tuesday, July 15, from 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. at Appleton North High School (5000 N Ballard Rd.) and discover the diverse roles available for the 2025-26 school year, get your questions answered, and explore how you can join our supportive team
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Children can arrive at our participating sites during posted times and receive free meals for breakfast and lunch
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The Fox Valley Tough Kid Challenge (TKC) is not your average Saturday morning – it's a thrill-packed obstacle course extravaganza and a super-fun fundraiser for the Appleton Area School District's physical education department! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 1:00 p.m. at Highlands Elementary School, 2037 North Elinor Street, Appleton
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We’re collecting new backpacks to support students in need for the upcoming school year. Your donation can help ensure every student walks into school feeling confident and prepared!
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Last week, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education proudly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 5–9, 2025, as AASD Staff Appreciation Week—a dedicated time to recognize the exceptional commitment our staff have shown to students, schools, and the broader community throughout the 2024–2025 school year