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UPCOMING EVENTS
Data & Facts
93%
of VNS students demonstrate proficient/advanced skill in the “Community Membership” component of the VNS rubric.
6-12th
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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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.
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Did you know that over 3,000 4K-12 Appleton Area School District students are enrolled in our 15 different free, public charter schools? Apply now!
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Donate new winter items to support AASD families in need from December 1, 2025, to January 30, 2026 (school days only) between 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM at the Welcome Center, 2701 N. Oneida Street, Appleton, WI.
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AASD residents, watch your mailboxes, the newest District Digest is out!
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Beginning this school year, Valley Transit is transitioning to a new fare collection system. While AASD middle and high school students will continue to ride Valley Transit buses for free, student ID cards will no longer be accepted as fare.
To ensure a smooth transition, there will be a grace period during the first several weeks of school. During this time, students will still be allowed to ride Valley Transit without a card or app, giving everyone a chance to get signed up and ready