Odyssey/Magellan Magnet School
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Data & Facts
2023-24
Home of the 23-24 Dillon Award Winner, Brian Guilbeault, Humanities Teacher at Magellan
2025
named Wisconsin’s best elementary school, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 rankings.
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Our magnet school encompasses two campuses, Highlands Elementary and Wilson Middle School.
2nd - 8th
We enroll 2nd grade through 8th grade students.
200
There are around 200 students in Odyssey/Magellan.
ODYSSEY/MAGELLAN NEWS
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The Fox Valley Tough Kid Challenge (TKC) is not your average Saturday morning – it's a thrill-packed obstacle course extravaganza and a super-fun fundraiser for the Appleton Area School District's physical education department! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4, 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. and going until 1:00 p.m. at Highlands Elementary School, 2037 North Elinor Street, Appleton
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We’re collecting new backpacks to support students in need for the upcoming school year. Your donation can help ensure every student walks into school feeling confident and prepared!
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Last week, the Appleton Area School District Board of Education proudly adopted a resolution proclaiming May 5–9, 2025, as AASD Staff Appreciation Week—a dedicated time to recognize the exceptional commitment our staff have shown to students, schools, and the broader community throughout the 2024–2025 school year
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Calling all current 3rd & 4th grade families! Is your student ready to make some music?
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As the days grow longer and the temperatures rise, it’s tempting to ease up on school routines. Spring fever sets in, and students (and sometimes parents) may start to feel less motivated to maintain strong school attendance. However, consistent attendance remains just as important in the final months of the school year as it is at the beginning.