Appleton West High School

Game Day Reminders:

We love the support of our student-athletes! To help keep home events safe and enjoyable for everyone, please review these important reminders:

👨‍👩‍👧 Elementary Students: Must attend with an adult and remain in the stands with their adult. No adult = no admittance.

🎒 All Students & Spectators: No bags, backpacks, outside food/drinks, skateboards, bikes, pets, drones, footballs, frisbees, or other carry-ins.

📍 Middle School Students: Sit in the designated middle school section unless sitting with a parent/guardian. Stay in the stands and keep walkways clear.

🏟️ High School Students: Please use the designated student section and remain in the stands.

🚫 Everyone: No unruly behavior, throwing objects, artificial noisemakers, unauthorized signs, or activities that involve running/throwing objects. Stairways and designated walkways must remain clear. The top row of the bleachers is off-limits to students.

⏰ Important: No admittance after halftime without prior authorization. Once you leave the gated campus area, re-entry is not permitted.

Thank you for helping us make Ade Dillon Field a safe and welcoming place for everyone! 🧡💙

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Hey, freshmen… what’s your number? 👀

Terror Crew met today to get ready to welcome our newest Terrors on September 1. The day starts with just 9th graders and new to West students for the morning. 🧡💙

We can’t wait to meet you, show you around, and kick off an amazing year together. See you September 1, Class of 2030! 🎉 9th graders will start the day in their Advisory at 7:55 am. New to West students will start in the library.
Returning students will begin at noon that day!

🎭 Meet Nate Scheuers

Nate Scheuers has been creating theatre magic for more than 20 years. Originally from Fox Lake, WI, Nate performed in his first show in middle school, beginning a lifelong journey in theatre. He went on to study at Dordt University, earning a BA in Theatre Arts: Acting & Directing. During his time at Dordt, Nate performed roles including Hamlet in Hamlet and Seymour in Little Shop of Horrors. He also discovered a passion for lighting design, earning the KCACTF award for Best Lighting Design in 2012 for his work on The Women of Lockerbie.

Nate continued his theatrical pursuits with an internship at Porchlight Music Theatre in Chicago in the fall of 2012. He also spent three summers at Treasure Village Children's Theatre, where he acted, taught, and even ran the scene shop.

Nate currently lives in Appleton with his two sons, Jackson and Flynn, and his two cats, Buffy and Willow. He has been deeply involved in Wisconsin's community theatre scene for nearly a decade, performing everywhere from Waupun to Eau Claire. Some of his favorite and most recent credits include Roger De Bris in The Producers, Snoopy in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!, and Plankton in SpongeBob the Musical. Nate also performs improv with his friends in The Joe Schmoes, bringing laughter to audiences throughout Wisconsin.

Nate is thrilled to bring his love of storytelling to Appleton West High School. He looks forward to helping young artists discover their passions, build their confidence, and grow in their artistry. He is excited for a thrilling year of theatre and can't wait to see what these young performers create!

A New Role for a Familiar Face! 🧡💙

We’re excited to congratulate Jay Coonen on being selected as our next Associate Principal of Athletics and Activities.

Jay has been part of the West family since 2018, first as a special education teacher and, since 2020, as our Dean of Students. His deep commitment to our students, passion for West, and belief that every student deserves a place to belong make him a natural fit for this role.

As a wrestling coach, Jay has helped grow a program where students feel welcomed, supported, and connected. We’re excited to see him bring that same student-centered mindset to all of our athletics and activities as we continue to increase opportunities for students to get involved and find their place at West.

Congrats Jay! We’re excited for all that’s ahead!

It’s not too late! All interested Appleton West students, from freshmen to seniors, are welcome to join Terrors Football for the 2026 season! Practices run each day from 3:30 to 6:30. All you need is a valid sports physical and a willingness to work each day. Contact Coach Thompson at [email protected] with any questions.

🎉 Welcome home, Brian Gleason!

We're thrilled to announce that Brian Gleason has been selected as the new Associate Principal of Student Services for West and Principal of the Renaissance School for the Arts (RSA)!

For Brian, this is more than a new role — it's a true homecoming. A proud West graduate, he's returning to the halls where his own educational journey began, eager to give back to the school that helped shape him.

Brian brings a wealth of leadership experience: 🎓 Master's in Education Administration, UW Superior 🎓 Bachelor's in Political Science, UW Whitewater 🏫 Most recently, 7-12 Principal for the School District of Bowler, also serving as School Safety and Title IX Coordinator 🏫 Previously an AASD Severe EBD teacher, wrestling coach, and DECA advisor at West

His expertise in PBIS, restorative practices, and special education will be a tremendous asset to our Student Services team.

Please join us in giving Brian a warm "welcome home"! 👋

📅 Appleton West Families — Fall 2026 schedules dropped today (Tues, Aug 5) in Infinite Campus! Log in → click "Schedule" to view your tentative course list.

Give it a once-over for:
✅ Enough classes (6+ for Fr/So/Jr, 5+ for Sr)
✅ Correct course levels
✅ Both semesters of year-long courses
✅ Nothing you've already passed / missing grad requirements

⚠️ Heads up: we can't change schedules for teacher, hour, lunch, or co-curricular preferences.

Spot a real error? Submit it here 👉 https://forms.gle/nAL7morrZFiDtCpA7 — your counselor will follow up within a week. Requests due by August 16th!

Schedules are still tentative as we finalize class sizes and staffing, so expect some shifting. Your final schedule will be ready in IC on day one. 🎒

New year, new you (or same great you, just camera-ready)! Picture Days are coming up: Thurs 8/6 (9am-2pm) and Tues 8/11 (12–6pm), Auditorium Foyer. Let’s capture the start of an awesome school year!