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Our fundraiser night with Hot Biddy's will be on October 16th from 4:00-9:00 pm. Just mention that you're with Highlands/Odyssey and 10% of your order will come back to our school!
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Our BIGGEST fundraiser, Simple Simon, has officially kicked off! All order forms and money are due by Monday, October 26th. Order pick up is on Monday, November 16th from 3:30-5:00. Thank you for your support!
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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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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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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