New Families
When new families move into the Appleton Area School District, we ask that you enroll your students as soon as possible. Enrollment can be completed online.
Enrollment can also be completed in-person at our Welcome Center, located 2701 North Oneida Street, Suite C3, Appleton, WI. The Welcome Center has access to interpreters and can assist with questions you may have about enrollment in the Appleton Area School District.
We encourage you to consult the School Boundary Map to determine which neighborhood school your student will attend. If you'd like to confirm which school your student(s) will attend, please call (920) 852-5308.
Enrollment
Prompt enrollment allows us to properly schedule buses, assign teachers, and provide any other services that might be necessary. Early enrollment allows us to provide the individual and personal attention your children deserve.
The parent or guardian should be prepared to complete enrollment information that includes home language, student immunization record, health, and emergency contacts when enrolling your student.
When enrolling your student, you will be asked to verify your address by providing a utility bill, phone bill, or bank statement showing your current address.
Any Other Questions/Concerns?
Thank you for considering the Appleton Area School District for the education of your student.
If you have any other questions/concerns or would like additional information about enrolling your student(s) in the Appleton Area School District or are unsure which school your student will attend, please contact the Attendance and Enrollment Office at (920) 852-5308.
Welcome to Foster Elementary
Some of our unique programming is highlighted below:
🌍 Global Leadership Focus: Our students learn the values of diversity, leadership, civic engagement, kindness, and compassion. Through Global Leadership Awards, students are recognized for embodying these traits. Monthly, local leaders join us for our Global Leader Speaker Series, inspiring students by sharing their own journeys and leadership stories.
🎶 Enhanced Physical Education & Music: With over 720 additional minutes of music and PE each year, our students enjoy a well-rounded experience that nurtures mind, body, and creativity.
🤝 Community-Driven Service: Our Service Club and yearly service projects encourage students to make a difference. From in-class activities to hands-on community service, civic engagement is a cornerstone of the Foster experience.
📐 Innovative Math Curriculum – Illustrative Mathematics: Our problem-based math curriculum, Illustrative Mathematics (IM), energizes learning by equipping students with critical skills and understandings that last a lifetime through the use of relatable, real-world scenarios, helping students gain both conceptual understanding and procedural fluence and images and situations that reflect a wide range of experiences, allowing students to connect more deeply with the math they’re learning
🌱 Valuable Community Partnerships:
- Secura Insurance: provides tutoring, mentorship, and generous support.
- Heckrodt Nature Preserve: engages students in hands-on, nature-based learning through field trips and family events.
- VPI Inc.: provides inclusive, unified community experiences where students of all abilities learn and grow together.