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Why do we love Fox River Academy? 
Listen to current students share all of the different aspects of Fox River Academy that they love in the video below.   
 

What is Fox River Academy?

Fox River Academy revolves around the idea that learning extends beyond the classroom walls. Students get the opportunity to engage in learning outside with nature. The expectations of what learning outside looks like varies by grade level but all students are expected to be stewards of the environment. 

Fox River Academy has two locations - the first includes classrooms inside of Jefferson Elementary for students in Kindergarten through Fourth Grade students. The second is the Green Teaching Building (GTB) which is located adjacent to Jefferson Elementary for students in fifth through eighth Grade. Students in Fox River Academy eat lunch and take part in specials (Art, Music, P.E., STEM, Library) inside of Jefferson Elementary. Fox River Academy is also conveniently located near Pierce Park where many outdoor experiences take place. 

Joining Fox River Academy

Like all AASD charter schools, Fox River Academy operates on a lottery based system. This means that all new students must apply each year and have their name drawn to be offered a spot at Fox River Academy. 

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On Site Programs

  • Arctic Fox Ski Club
  • Battle of the Books
  • Student Council
  • Magic the Gathering Club
  • Garden Club
  • School Musical (K-3)
  • Music Club (4-8)
  • And other family engagement opportunities

Off Site Programs

  • Middle School Band and Orchestra

As part of the Appleton Area School District, Fox River Academy is a public school and does not charge tuition. Educational opportunities are funded by the AASD, grants, and donations from public and private sources.

Recognized by the National Geographic Next Generation Environmental Leaders for the long-term commitment to environmental service-learning projects, Fox River Academy, is the only school in Appleton to receive both the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School and the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction and Wisconsin DNR Green and Healthy Schools Maple distinctions. 

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