John Dewey Academy of Learning

The first day of school is almost here! Here's a reminder of how the first few days of school work: August 31 - First day of school (in-person instruction) for 4K, K-5, 6th & 9th grade and K-8 at Aldo, da Vinci and Red Smith. Asynchronous instruction for 7th, 8th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade.

September 1 - All students grades 5K-12 report to school. See the full District calendar and some school specific calendars at gbaps.org/26-27calendar.

We're a few weeks away from the first day of school! Here's your Back to School GBAPS checklist:

✅ Registration: New students should register for school. Visit gbaps.org/registration to learn more. Contact Central Registration at 920-448-2001 or [email protected] with questions about registration or to check on your current enrollment.

✅ School Supplies: Find your school's supply list at gbaps.org/schoolsupplies.

✅ Open House: Check your school's website for Open House dates and times.

✅ Transportation information: Parents/guardians will be notified during the week of August 24, 2026, to login to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal to view the transportation bus number, stop location and pick-up/drop-off times. Information will also be available via the My Ride K-12 app. Learn more at gbaps.org/transportation.

✅ Update contact information: Visit gbaps.org/registration and click on the Infinite Campus Parent Portal button under Existing Families. Access the Parent Portal to update your contact information.

🌳 Review everything you need to know for Back to School: https://bit.ly/3TWuaJ7

Our Blizzard are heading to the Western Conference Championship!

There's still time to connect with Green Bay Area Public School District’s new Superintendent of Schools & Learning, Michael Hernandez.

Join us for a final meet & greet with Superintendent Hernandez:
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at McDonalds (1587 Shawano Ave, Green Bay) from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Summer Meals aren't over once Summer School is out! Summer Meals will continue at parks from August 3-14, 2026, and will expand to include meal service at Edison, Eisenhower, and Webster Parks.

🍎 Find meal times, locations, menus and more at gbaps.org/summermeals.

Don't forget! The community is invited to meet Green Bay Area Public School District’s new Superintendent of Schools & Learning, Michael Hernandez.

Join us to chat with Superintendent Hernandez:
🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Grounded Cafe at the ADRC (300 S. Adams Street) from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at McDonalds (1587 Shawano Ave, Green Bay) from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

We're less than a month away, GBAPS! Join us for the Welcome Back Celebration on Thursday, August 20, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Green Bay Preble High School. Come for the food, fun, and community resources!

Thank you to Nexus Solutions for serving as the official sponsor for the 2026-27 Welcome Back Celebration.

👋 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fCoivW

Save the date for Direct Admit! Saturday, August 1, 2026, marks the opening of the Universities of Wisconsin Admissions Portal for the Fall 2027 term. This includes traditional applications, Direct Admit WI, and the WI Guarantee.

To support Seniors throughout the application and Direct Admit Form process, the Go Wisconsin team will be available on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Students are encouraged to reach out with any questions by calling (800) 442-6459 or sending an email to [email protected].

Watch your email for information regarding Direct Admit letters in the Parent Portal in August.

The community is invited to meet Green Bay Area Public School District’s new Superintendent of Schools & Learning, Michael Hernandez.

Join us to chat with Superintendent Hernandez:
🗓️ Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Grounded Cafe at the ADRC (300 S. Adams Street) from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
🗓️ Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at McDonalds (1587 Shawano Ave, Green Bay) from 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Enjoy a baseball game while supporting Green Bay Schools! ⚾ Watch the Green Bay Rockers Baseball Club take on the Royal Oak Leprechauns on July 25, 2026, at Capital Credit Union Park. Tickets are $15, with $7 from every ticket going back to GBAPS. Each ticket comes with a ball cap. 🧢

Plus, there will be a Clear Backpack Giveaway at the gates! First come, first served, while supplies last. Gates open at 12:05 p.m. with a 1:05 p.m. start.

🎟️ Get your tickets and support GBAPS: https://bit.ly/4vVY12o