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Lightning Ignites: New Year, New Opportunities
Charged Up for Success: Welcome to the Lightning Family
Lightning Leads the Way: Building a Bright Future at North High
Lightning Ignites: New Year, New Opportunities
Sparking Connections at Appleton North
Charged Up for Success: Welcome to the Lightning Family
Lightning Ignites: New Year, New Opportunities
Lightning Leads the Way: Building a Bright Future at North High
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Data & Facts
83%
of North AP students received a 3 or higher on an AP test
2024
North received Bronze recognition on the 2024 AP School Honor Roll for for increasing student opportunities to earn college credit and to maximize their college outcomes.
20.8
was the average composite ACT score for individual and state testing for the class of 2025, compared to the state average of 19.3
40%
711 of 1,767 students at North (40%) participated in sports in 2023-24
25
North One Act cast & crew has won the Critics Choice Award at the Wisconsin State Theatre Festival for 25 consecutive years
NORTH NEWS
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Appleton North Graduation 2025 Broadcast
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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!
![Appleton Area School District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1706440101/aasdk12wius/gtbcacfh955aksnkrjpt/district-logo.svg","width":152}]){kind=logo}
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
![Welcome the Showstoppers!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746198437/aasdk12wius/tk4rdqgsoe7uzovjqcwy/Showstoppers.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746198437/aasdk12wius/tk4rdqgsoe7uzovjqcwy/Showstoppers.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746198437/aasdk12wius/tk4rdqgsoe7uzovjqcwy/Showstoppers.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1746198437/aasdk12wius/tk4rdqgsoe7uzovjqcwy/Showstoppers.png","width":1080}])
On May 20th, North will become the first High School to follow the Minor League Baseball model of creating and playing under an alternate identity and the Baseball and Softball teams are extremely excited! Here are some of the things happening that day related to the "ShowStoppers".
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We are closing in on the Ballard Road phase of the HWY 41 Construction Project. This will have significant ramifications on traffic around Appleton North High School.