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Welcome to John Dewey Academy of Learning!
JDAL provides students with a rigorous project-based curriculum in a welcoming learning environment.
Welcome to JDAL
The John Dewey Academy of Learning (JDAL) offers an innovative choice for 6th–12th grade students in the Green Bay Area Public School (GBAPS) District. JDAL provides students with the opportunity to thrive in collaborative, interdisciplinary, technology-rich learning environments. Students engage with the world outside the classroom walls by delving into the exciting world of partnerships with Green Bay area organizations and businesses; furthermore, students take ownership of their learning by synthesizing authentic projects that focus on topics relevant to their lives.
Our Principal
Jenny Wassenberg
School Information
701 Cherry Street,
Green Bay, WI 54301
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Contact Us
Phone: (920) 272-7074
Fax: (920) 272-7093
District News
![Wisconsin Seal of Biliteracy logo 2025]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749480460/gbapsorg/kxjxttv9zp9pcfhjfsu6/SealofBiliteracy2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749480460/gbapsorg/kxjxttv9zp9pcfhjfsu6/SealofBiliteracy2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749480460/gbapsorg/kxjxttv9zp9pcfhjfsu6/SealofBiliteracy2025.png","width":700}])
Thirty GBAPS graduates earned the Seal of Biliteracy in 2025.
![Student creating giant colorful bubbles smiles. GBAPS welcome back celebration logo in lower left corner over a white glowing circle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748362201/gbapsorg/mfqgfctpldfeaaynihaz/WelcomeBackGBAPS2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748362201/gbapsorg/mfqgfctpldfeaaynihaz/WelcomeBackGBAPS2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748362201/gbapsorg/mfqgfctpldfeaaynihaz/WelcomeBackGBAPS2025.png","width":700}])
Join us at Joannes Park from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. on August 21, 2025.
![2025 Walk-Up Career Fair graphic with image of people smiling and shaking hands]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751991473/gbapsorg/qbrrrrziekap17pamzus/Walkupcareerfair2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1751991473/gbapsorg/qbrrrrziekap17pamzus/Walkupcareerfair2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751991473/gbapsorg/qbrrrrziekap17pamzus/Walkupcareerfair2025.png","width":700}])
Attend the 2025 Walk-Up Career Fair at the District Office on July 16, from 3-6 p.m.
![Staff Recognition Awards GBAPS 2024-25]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744213431/gbapsorg/qk7viz5oyyay2pt6lghy/2024-25StaffRecAwards.png","width":700}])
Winners were surprised by Superintendent Vicki Bayer and other guests on April 8, 2025
![Strategic framework 2025-2030]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742832674/gbapsorg/wthpq3gwk7xdoezmue8r/StrategicPlan.jpg","width":700}])
At the March 17, 2025, Board of Education meeting, the Board of Education approved a five-year Strategic Plan.
![Orange sun logo with purple text that reads SCHOOL SPIRIT. Followed by orange text which reads: Giving Back for a Brighter Future. Additional text reads: Green Bay Area Public School District Educational Endowment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1724961244/gbapsorg/cf9obhqbpzcqorauzrpp/schoolspiritlogo.jpg","width":1656}])
Seventeen grants were awarded to special projects in across GBAPS.
JDAL Events
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200 S. Broadway
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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Joannes Park
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
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District Office Building, Room 331
JDAL Stories
![JDAL classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718290571/gbapsorg/vmfhz3ttebdl59yvudhs/3197_GBAPS_Sept_2022.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718290571/gbapsorg/vmfhz3ttebdl59yvudhs/3197_GBAPS_Sept_2022.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718290571/gbapsorg/vmfhz3ttebdl59yvudhs/3197_GBAPS_Sept_2022.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1718290571/gbapsorg/vmfhz3ttebdl59yvudhs/3197_GBAPS_Sept_2022.jpg","width":1200}])
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Prepare by reviewing this information.
![Three photos of students talking to local organizations at the volunteer fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748381144/gbapsorg/jdoampfxmvjrbf4lmf4h/JDALVolunteerFair2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748381144/gbapsorg/jdoampfxmvjrbf4lmf4h/JDALVolunteerFair2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748381144/gbapsorg/jdoampfxmvjrbf4lmf4h/JDALVolunteerFair2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748381144/gbapsorg/jdoampfxmvjrbf4lmf4h/JDALVolunteerFair2025.png","width":1100}])
Eight local organizations met with students on May 20.
![Staff member handing shaking hands with a Student Success Award winner]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747408876/gbapsorg/jukt7j5e3bcubbqx6ogh/StudentSuccessAwards2025.png","width":1100}])
80 Equity & Education Student Success Award recipients were celebrated on May 14, 2025.
![JDAL students and a Green Bay Blizzard player cheer outside in downtown Green Bay.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744134849/gbapsorg/ogllbi1jsqb6lblvvzaf/JDALBlizzardVisit2025.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744134849/gbapsorg/ogllbi1jsqb6lblvvzaf/JDALBlizzardVisit2025.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744134849/gbapsorg/ogllbi1jsqb6lblvvzaf/JDALBlizzardVisit2025.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744134849/gbapsorg/ogllbi1jsqb6lblvvzaf/JDALBlizzardVisit2025.png","width":1100}])
Players joined the students outside and played rugby as a part of a rugby seminar.
![Southwest students at UWGB for History competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741119679/gbapsorg/vyvmr5loyscqs49aafke/RegionalHistoryCompetition.png","width":1100}])
More than 30 GBAPS students are heading to the National History Day competition in Madison in May.
![Three photos separated by white lines show students interacting with STEM activities at NWTC]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738797042/gbapsorg/dwglqhmqxlftnw31dhec/MindTrekkersBlog.png","width":1100}])
Students attended Mind Trekkers at the end of January 2025.
![Students stand and smile in inside the bowl at Lambeau Field.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1738795276/gbapsorg/snqq5y7du7gmiefhkwbr/GBAPSStoriesBlogPhotoSize1100X500_2.png","width":1100}])
Select GBAPS middle schoolers attended the event at Lambeau Field in January.
![Student looking at camera in graduation gown while peers stand nearby. Photo is treated to look blue and wash out main colors.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733856151/gbapsorg/dhvzynww2sw7bwgkjz5a/POAGBlog.png","width":1100}])
The Portrait of a Graduate identifies five key categories that make up the graduate profile.
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GBAPS is kicking off the school year with its theme, Together We Are One.
![Minoka-Hill graduates hold up diplomas for a group photo in front of a backdrop.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1718033007/gbapsorg/dabibi0h1ow4k1x6kqqi/DSC08272.jpg","width":2200}])
John Dewey Academy of Learning celebrated graduation on Thursday, June 6, 2024.