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Where cultural identities are embraced and perseverance unites
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Uniting Culture, Language, and Learning for Tomorrow’s Leaders
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HAIS Celebrates Culture, Language, and Learning
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Cultural Identity Meets Academic Success at HAIS
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Bridging Generations, Building Futures
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Welcome to HAIS

This 4K-5th grade charter school will focus on academic excellence utilizing Hmong culture, history, language, and next-generation socially and emotionally intelligent citizens. 

HAIS Location

HAIS plans to open in the fall of 2025 in an AASD elementary school with capacity. The location will be confirmed fall 2024.

Our Vision

Empower 4K-5th grade students to embrace their cultural identity through rigorous academic experiences, preparing them to be active contributors to their diverse community. 

Proud to be an AASD Charter School

The Appleton Area School District is proud to announce the establishment of the Hmong American Immersion School (HAIS). 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Data & Facts

15

15th charter school in the Appleton Area School District

2025

Opening in fall 2025

4K-3rd

Serving 4K- 3rd students and families, with plans to expand through 5th

100%

Students with potential

70%

of voters supported our capital referendum

HAIS NEWS

Charter Fair

Learn more about the innovative and unique learning opportunities found only in the AASD. Join us from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2025, in the Appleton West Emmanuel Gym (610 N. Badger Ave).

AASD Names HAIS Impact Director

We are proud to announce that Dr. Thai Xiong has accepted the role of Hmong American Immersion School Impact Director. Xiong was most recently the Director of 7-12 STEM/H&HP in the Appleton Area School District.

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The Appleton Area School District (AASD) is proud to announce the establishment of the Hmong American Immersion School (HAIS). This 4K-5th grade charter school will focus on academic excellence utilizing Hmong culture, history, language, and next-generation socially and emotionally intelligent citizens.