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No bells. No classrooms. No limits. Our students personalize their education.
Memorize a Bunch of Facts? No Way. Our Students Learn How to Learn.
Voice. Choice. Meaningful relationships. That leads to engaged students.
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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.
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VNS is intentionally small, we average 60-70 students.
VNS NEWS
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This session on August 4, 2025 is part of our ongoing efforts to address and improve high school student attendance in collaboration with the City of Appleton. We invite you to share input, ask questions, and help shape our collective approach to supporting student attendance and engagement.
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The month of July brings warmer weather, summer vacations, and registration information. Read more about student registration, completion of the Meal Benefits Application, payment of fees, and information regarding immunizations below.
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The AASD is inviting the public to tour our schools on Wednesday, August 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM, to see firsthand how the community’s support of the 2022 referendum has transformed learning environments across the district.
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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