Valley New School

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A LEARNING COMMUNITY THAT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME PURPOSEFUL ADULTS Valley New School (VNS) provides an unusual environment in several ways.

No separate classrooms, but a large, open, business-like space. No rows of desks, but pods of L-shaped workstations with a computer shared by each pair of students. No “teachers,” but an advisor assigned to each group of approximately 16 students. No bells, but time-management placed essentially in the hands of individual students. No individual classes, but student-directed research projects. The

Photos from Valley New School's post 06/01/2026

Great day of advisory bonding at Valley New School!

The Luedtke Advisory spent the day exploring and learning at Ledge View Nature Center, while The Fourness Advisory hit the trails for a hike at High Cliff State Park.

A day filled with fresh air, adventure, and community!

05/27/2026

Tomorrow is the day!! Celebrating the class of 2026! 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓🎊🎉

Photos from Valley New School's post 05/22/2026
05/22/2026
Photos from Valley New School's post 05/22/2026

They got us! Senior Prank 2026: be ready with water balloons when we exit VNS during a fire drill!

05/19/2026

🎮 Senior Presentation Spotlight 🎮

Vincent Swartz presents:
“Streaming”

🗓 Today
⏰ 10:30 AM

Join us on the VNS livestream and support Vincent as he shares his presentation!

https://youtube.com/?si=dcBmO5vr9x1Zg6SN

05/15/2026

🎨 Senior Presentation Spotlight 🎨

Alix Andrews presents:
“Self Expression Through Creative Output: My Journey as an Artist/Creator”

🗓 Friday, May 15
⏰ 12:30 PM

Join us in person or live on the VNS YouTube page!
https://youtube.com/?si=nzMvJcW6WA7TShH7

05/14/2026

♻️ Senior Presentation Spotlight ♻️

Hazel Plamann presents:
“Thrift and Simplicity: Leading a Sustainable Life”

🗓 Thursday, May 14
⏰ 2:00 PM

Join us in person or watch on the VNS livestream!
https://youtube.com/?si=Od_w0OSbjqMRU6iS

Photos from Valley New School's post 05/13/2026

Cardboard Arcade was a hit! 🎮📦

Huge thanks to all the students, families, and community members who came out to support the creativity, engineering, and imagination behind this year’s arcade. From handmade games to awesome prizes and nonstop fun, it was an amazing day for Valley New School!

Thank you to the Appleton Public Library for hosting us and helping make the event such a success!

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122 E. College Avenue, Suite 2B
Appleton, WI
54911

Opening Hours

Monday 7:55am - 3:15pm
Tuesday 7:55am - 3:15pm
Wednesday 7:55am - 3:15pm
Thursday 7:55am - 3:15pm
Friday 7:55am - 3:15pm