Badger Elementary School

Summer Food Service Program: All children 18 years and under are able to receive FREE meals during AASD summer school.

🍎 No need to sign up or register, just stop at any participating schools during breakfast and/or lunch times.
🍔 Children do not need to be a current AASD student to get a FREE meal.

Save this link 🔗 https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/education-resources/summer-school/summer-food-service-program to find dates, times, locations, and a handy map to locate free meals for kids during AASD Summer School ☀️🍎🥪

Summer Food Service Program: All children 18 years and under are able to receive FREE meals during AASD summer school.

Save this link 🔗 https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/education-resources/summer-school/summer-food-service-program to find dates, times, locations, and a handy map to locate free meals for kids during AASD Summer School ☀️🍎🥪

🌱 Exciting News at Badger Elementary! 🌱

Yesterday, June 2, was an exciting day at Badger as we received an incredible donation of a hydroponic Flex Farm, made possible through the generosity of Leadership Fox Cities Chamber in partnership with Fork Farms!

Students and staff gathered in the gym for the unveiling and had the chance to learn from “Farmer Steve” of Fork Farms about healthy fruits and vegetables and how hydroponic growing systems work.

We are incredibly grateful for our community’s generosity, belief in our students, and commitment to providing innovative learning opportunities. This Flex Farm will give students hands-on experiences in science, nutrition, sustainability, and healthy living while also increasing access to fresh produce.

A special thank you also goes to our Badger families who contributed to the student coin drive. Your generosity helped raise funds to support and sustain the Flex Farm, ensuring students will benefit from this unique learning opportunity for years to come.

We are so grateful for the partnerships and community support that continue to create extraordinary opportunities for our students!

Check out the story here:
https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/elementary-school-in-appleton-uses-hydroponics-to-inspire-healthy-eating/

Thank you for your continued support of Badger Elementary! 💙💛

Elementary school in Appleton uses hydroponics to inspire healthy eating APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – An elementary school in Appleton now has a new and hands-on activity to help inspire students to eat healthy. Local Five was at Badger Elementary School as school lead…

🚔 Grand Chute Junior Police Academy 🚔

Badger families, your child is invited to join the Grand Chute Junior Police Academy!

Students will learn about policing and evidence collection, meet a police K-9, and participate in a physical agility course. Dinner will also be provided!

📅 When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
📍 Where: Grand Chute Police Department
1900 W. Grand Chute Blvd., Appleton, WI 54913
👥 Who: Any 1st–5th grade Badger Elementary student
💲 Cost: FREE!

To register, email Officer Josh at [email protected] by June 9, 2026, with your child’s name, parent's name, address, phone number, child’s age, and school.

Parents are encouraged to attend with their children, but it is not required. We hope many of our Badger Bulldogs can take part in this fun opportunity! 🐾

Once a Bulldog, Always a Bulldog! 🐾🎓

Last week, we had the joy of welcoming back some of our former Badger Elementary students as they walked the halls one more time before graduating from high school.

It was such a special moment to see our current students, staff, and families celebrate them and cheer them on. These graduates are a wonderful reminder of the journey our students take and the bright futures ahead of them.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see where life takes you next. You will always be part of the Badger family! ❤️🐾

Fourth-grade students had the opportunity to join Reading League this year. From November through May, they challenged the teachers to a friendly competition to see who could read the most books. Although the students came up just short of winning, they still had plenty to celebrate and enjoyed a walk to Carter Woods in recognition of all the books they read.

Shout-out to Mrs. Hovick for organizing this year's reading league AND to Mrs. Pokwinski for being the teachers' anchor by reading 106 books!

Keep reading this summer and continue exploring new adventures through books! 📚☀️

☕� Donuts & Coffee at Badger! 🍩☕

Badger Elementary and the Badger Boys & Girls Club invite families to join us for a fun morning of complimentary donuts and coffee while signing up for summer programming!

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 7:30–8:30 AM
📍 Badger Elementary – Room 110

Whether you’re signing up for Summer School, after-school care, or both, we’d love to see you there! Coffee will be made by our amazing Badger Student Leadership Club, and you may even get the chance to meet some of our Summer School teachers. ☀️

Come enjoy a treat, connect with staff, and get ready for a great summer! 💙🧡

Meet Our Amazing Mrs. Hovick! 💙

We're so grateful to celebrate Mrs. Hovick, our wonderful fourth-grade ELA teacher! She embodies what makes Badger so special—she creates a warm, welcoming classroom where students feel like family. Her passion for building genuine relationships with her students and fostering a love of reading is truly inspiring. The Badger community is lucky to have her!

What does Mrs. Hovick love most about teaching at Badger? "Badger is a unique school in that it feels like you're working with family. Since we are such a close-knit community, students and their families become familiar faces long before they reach fourth grade. I love building relationships with my students, learning alongside them, and (trying to!) get them to love reading, ha! I feel fortunate to be part of a team that truly supports and shows up for one another and to work with such amazing kids and families every day."

Fun Fact: Mrs. Hovick is a plant enthusiast and has over 35 plants in her home! 🌱 That's dedication!

Thank you for all you do to nurture our students and our school community. Your warmth and dedication make all the difference!

🌱 WE DID IT! 🌱

Our Badger Elementary Coin Drive Challenge was a HUGE success!

Thanks to the generosity of our amazing students, families, and community, we raised $701.39 for the Hydroponics for Learning Fund! 🎉

A huge thank you to:

✅ Every student who brought in coins
✅ Every family who supported this initiative
✅ Our incredible teachers who engaged their classes
✅ Our community members who believed in this project

What this means:

This funding will help bring a hydroponic garden to Badger Elementary—a space where our students will learn where food comes from, develop essential life skills, and discover how sustainable choices support health and our planet.

Together, we're making a real difference for our young neighbors and our community! 💚🌱

AASD Summer School registration is STILL OPEN! ☀️🎨

Get ready for a summer packed with learning, creativity, friends, and fun! Students can take up to THREE classes each morning — from hands-on activities to exciting enrichment opportunities. Review our Courses, Camps, and Classes here: https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/education-resources/summer-school/courses-camps-classes

✅ If a class is listed, there’s still space available!
✅ Choose ONE class per time slot
✅ Some locations offer FREE breakfast and lunch 🍎
✅ Aftercare available at some schools through the Boys & Girls Club or YMCA until 5:30 PM

📍 Elementary & Middle School families:
Register online through the Infinite Campus Portal
📍 High School students:
Talk with your school counselor to sign up

⚡ Don’t wait — popular classes fill FAST! Register now: https://www.aasd.k12.wi.us/families/education-resources/summer-school/registration

After registering:
✔️ Schedules & fees will appear in the portal within one week
✔️ Fees can also be paid online

Need help? Trouble logging in?
📧 [email protected]
📞 (920) 852-5555 ext. 63159

Paper registration forms are available on the registration webpage.

Make this summer one to remember with Appleton Area School District Summer School! 🌟

A post from Counselor Kristi to conclude Mental Health Awareness Week🧠💚 :

Thank you to all our students and staff for being seen in green to honor this important week.

We also had our amazing students identify coping strategies they can use at school to regulate their big emotions. The ideas they came up with were incredible—including:

🐰 Bunny breathing
😊 Thinking happy thoughts
🤗 Asking someone for a hug
💧 Getting a drink of water
🏠 Using the calming corner
👥 Talking with a trusted friend or adult
✨ Using a fidget
🎵 Listening to music
✋ 5-finger breathing
..and so much more!

Several students were selected to win a prize for their creative work, and I wanted to feature their hard work here! 🌟

I'm so grateful to learn from our students about what we can do to emotionally regulate ourselves when needed. Keep shining, everyone!

Coping Straegies by: Badger Bulldogs