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Roaring into Learning Every Day
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Home of the Lincoln Lions
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We are the Lincoln Lions!
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Lincoln Lions: Strong Minds, Kind Hearts, Bright Futures
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Once a Lion, Always a Lion
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We are the Lincoln Lions
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Roaring into a new school year!

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We're proud to be a Community School

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Embrace the Every Day

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Who was Ronald C. Dunlap?

Learn more about our school namesake here.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Data & Facts

90%

of Kindergarten students scored at or above grade level in Reading for the 2025-26 school year.

2024-25

Named a Wisconsin School of Recognition: High Impact School in 2024-25.

100%

Students with potential.

63%

of 5th grade students met or exceeded their annual reading growth goal for the 2025-26 school year.

K-5

Serve K-5th grade students

DUNLAP NEWS

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Free or Reduced Carry-Over Status Ends October 14, 2026

AASD families approved automatically or through an application for Free or Reduced Meals for the 2025-26 school year, we want to remind you that carry-over status, which allows families time at the start of the school year to submit a new annual application, will expire on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat & Resource Fair for All Families

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 23, 4:30–6:00 p.m. at Sandy Slope Elementary School! Families are invited to a sensory-friendly Trunk or Treat and Community Resources Fair with decorated trunks, activities, and giveaways (candy & non-candy). A fun, safe, and inclusive evening for children and families!

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New: Student Personal Device Policy

This update, which will be effective for the 2026-27 school year, brings district policy into compliance with state law while reinforcing expectations that have long guided classroom learning and student behavior. The Appleton Area School District wants students to be able to focus on learning while also helping them learn to use technology responsibly

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Four AASD Schools Named Wisconsin High Impact Schools

This distinguished honor celebrates schools that serve a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and demonstrate above-average academic achievement when compared to similarly situated schools across the state

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Have You Heard About SPEAK UP, SPEAK OUT (SUSO)?

We encourage your students to share safety concerns with a trusted adult or, when needed, use SUSO to confidentially report issues that affect their well-being. SUSO’s Resource Center operates 24/7, ensuring every report is taken seriously