Principal Newsletter // September 22, 2026

Sep 21

Dear Appleton Families,

Consistent Performance - Something to be Proud of

The state has released the School Performance Ratings (SPF) and once again Appleton has scored well. Our rating puts us in the top category of four performance ratings for the state. It is our 17th consecutive Performance rating. I believe there are only two or maybe three other D51 elementary schools that have had the same high level of consistent performance over that span.

Halloween at Appleton

I know it is a little early but to help in your Halloween costume planning, here are the protocols for our Halloween celebration:

Parade - We will have a costume parade out on the north playground,weather permitting at 10:00 am on Friday, Oct. 30. In case of poor weather the parade will be canceled and will not be held in the hallways.
No weapons or facsimiles of weapons. This includes: all martial arts weapons, bullets, bullet casings, all guns, all bladed props (swords, knives, scythe, tridents, etc.), bows and arrows.
Parents/Guardians - Parents are allowed to participate in person at the parties and the parade. Parents will be asked to sign into the parade (a sign-up table will be set up on the north playground and for parties).