Recent Accomplishments
Our most recent annual report encompasses 12 months of Appleton Education Foundation activity (January – December 2024). We are excited to share how grants and scholarships totaling more than $360,000 enriched the lives of thousands of Appleton Area School District students and turned dreams into realities for more than 100 creative educators.
138 grants
$362,570 grants and scholarships funded
$6.2 million granted since 1997
Empowering Educators
The Appleton Education Foundation funds teaching and learning opportunities that are not possible through the normal school budget. We believe in empowering educators to implement their creative ideas to increase student engagement and enhance learning.
Grants are awarded four times each year.
What’s Going On?
- Grants Awarded: June 2025
This week, the Appleton Education Foundation board of directors approved 18 grants totaling more than $20,500 to strengthen and enhance education for students in the Appleton Area School District. All funding is from the Appleton Education Foundation Fund, unless otherwise noted. Appleton Area School District AASD – Rise Alternative Program Appleton Community 4K Appleton East … Read More - Educators Collaborate to Boost Student MotivationAt Appleton East High School, this book club is for the staff. More than 20 educators are learning from one another as they read and discuss The Will to Learn by Dave Stuart Jr., a book about boosting student motivation. Both general and special education teachers meet after school to explore the power of genuine … Read More
- Bringing History to LifeTeacher Chloe Reierson believes history can feel boring to students because of how it’s taught. She’s determined to change that. At Wilson Middle School, she brings the past to life with historically accurate clothing and artifacts. “When my students can see, touch, and even wear time period-appropriate items, they are more engaged,” Reierson said. She … Read More
Our Impact
