Appleton West High School

Representing West as the student representative to the Board of Education! Thanks Hiro!

🎓 Alumni, this Friday is your night! 🧡💙

Come back to West for the football game and join fellow alumni from across the decades for a special Alumni Track Walk! When there are 8 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, all alumni should report to the grassy area next to the Visitors’ student section, where we’ll organize by decade before heading onto the track.

As alumni make their short walk on the track, we’ll play the Appleton West school song—a chance to celebrate the generations of Terror Pride that came before us! 🎶

And keep your ears open throughout the game for some fun West facts celebrating our school’s history!

Bring your West pride, find your decade, and come celebrate with us! West is Best! 🧡💙

Sign Up Now for Fall Arts League 🖌️🎨

After-school Arts League invites students in grades 6–12 with disabilities to explore the arts in a supportive, non-competitive setting.

Students can participate in dance, theater, visual arts, and more — building creativity, confidence, and community in a welcoming environment.

The program will run in three sessions throughout the school year at accessible locations, with support from skilled arts teachers, peer helpers, and Special Education staff.

Learn more and sign up for the fall session by September 25, 2026, by clicking here: https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/programs-services/programs/arts-league

🤼 Welcome Back, Coach Stratton! 💙

We’re excited to welcome Chris Stratton back to Appleton West High School as the head coach of our boys wrestling program!

Chris currently serves as the AASD Program Leader for Physical Education, Health & Adventure Education Manager. He brings more than a decade of experience in education, along with an impressive background in wrestling and coaching.

Chris previously served as the head wrestling coach at UW-Oshkosh from 2010–2013, leading the Titans to three top-30 NCAA Division III finishes, a top-20 Academic Scholar Team, and the program’s first NCAA wrestling champion. He was also named WIAC Wrestling Coach of the Year in 2012.

His experience in education spans PreK-12, including physical education and adapted physical education in Minnesota, Oshkosh, Menasha, and Appleton.

We’re excited to have Coach Stratton back at West and look forward to seeing him lead our wrestlers this season!

Congrats to our ASL team for a big 9-0 win tonight to kick off the season! Loved all our student support in the stands 💙🧡

Join our basketball coaching staff! We are seeking coaches to help lead our student-athletes and build a strong team culture.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today: https://www.applitrack.com/aasd/onlineapp/

Remembering 9/11. 🇺🇸 Today’s HHP stair climb was more than a workout. It was a chance for our students to pause and reflect on an event that has impacted the world before they were even in it.

Terror Takeoff is back starting next week! This is our express admissions event for seniors. Get a spot today to get your chance at express admit to the college of your choice. Go visit Ms. Still in the Counseling Office to book times before they disappear!

30 YEARS! Mr. Hartjes came to honor Angie Bruner and Dave Babcock for their amazing service to the Appleton Area School District at tonight’s staff meeting. He shared stories of the impact they’ve had on so many students lives. They simply are the best. Thank you for your service Señora Bruner & Mr. Babcock!