Treffert Way is currently fundraising for a new playground. Click here to see what our students and staff have to say!
3rd Annual Vendor Event
Treffert Way will be hosting their 3rd Annual Vendor Event
Saturday, December 2nd from 8:00-2:00.
$2.00 admission – Kids 10 and under are free
All money raised goes right back to our school and students.
Shop from various vendors, 50/50 Raffle, Raffle Baskets, Food and Bake Sale
More information can be found here.
Fall Gallery
The Treffert Way Fall Gallery will be held at Treffert Way on Thursday, October 19th from 5:30-6:30. Come see student projects, art work and enjoy a book fair.
High School Enrollment 2022 – 2023
North Fond du Lac Charter High School is currently accepting applications for enrollment from prospective students until April 30. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education and a supportive learning environment to students from diverse backgrounds.
If the number of applications exceeds the available spots, the school will conduct a lottery on May 3 to determine enrollment and placement on a waitlist. This means that if more students apply than the school can accommodate, their admission will be determined by a random drawing rather than a first-come, first-served basis.
After April 30, all applicants who apply will be added to the bottom of the waitlist in the order in which they applied. This means that students who apply earlier have a better chance of being admitted if there are openings in the future.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bartelt at: kbartelt@nfdlschools.org
Application Form or use this address: https://forms.gle/ryP71MEXChTsHxMq9
K-8 Treffert Way Enrollment
You can still enroll your child for Treffert Way, grades K-8, for the 2023-2024 school year!
An application can be submitted using this link: https://forms.gle/XWtJoceXAfGq2wQP9
When applications are received, the child will be added to the bottom of the waitlist for their grade level. You will receive a letter/email letting you know of this position.
Please contact Tiffany Dolan – Principal – tdolan@nfdlschools.org with any questions. Thank you!
Enrollment 2023-2024
The enrollment period is now closed for the 2023-2024 school year. A lottery will take place on Wednesday, March 8th at 10:00. The lottery can be watched using this link: meet.google.com/xth-pqix-qav
You can still submit an application using this link: https://forms.gle/XWtJoceXAfGq2wQP9
When applications are received, the child will be added to the bottom of the wait list for their grade level. You will receive a letter/email letting you know of this position.
Please contact Tiffany Dolan – Principal – tdolan@nfdlschools.org with any questions. Thank you!
Informational Meetings and Enrollment for the 2023-2024 School Year
Treffert Way will be hosting two informational meetings regarding the school and enrollment for the 2023-2024 school year. These meetings are intended for families of students entering grades K-8. They can be attended in person at Treffert Way (706 Minnesota Ave. in NFDL) or can be attended virtually using the links below.
Thursday, February 2nd at 6:30: meet.google.com/skk-wfmc-add
Tuesday, February 7th at 6:30: meet.google.com/ixu-jpte-xdn
Enrollment will be through an online application February 20th – March 3rd. The link will be posted to the website the morning of February 20th.
If there are more applicants than open seats, a lottery will be scheduled for March 8th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Tiffany Dolan, Principal – tdolan@nfdlschools.org
2020 – 2021 Enrollment & Lottery Process
Update 2/4/2020 – 2020 – 2021 Enrollment is now closed.
North Fond du Lac School District families who wish to have their student(s) attend Treffert Way School for the Exceptional Mind please read requirements below.
Requirements for Enrollment within the School District of North Fond du Lac
- Must be a student enrolled in or open-enrolled into the North Fond du Lac School District
- Must be a 5K through 7th grade level student for the 2020-2021 school year.
General Information
Application to and attendance at Treffert Way is voluntary and no tuition is charged. Students who do not wish to attend or are not admitted into Treffert Way may attend their home school or their home district.
If the number of applicants from exceeds available seats (45 seats), a lottery will be employed. The names of students on the waiting list will be recorded in the order in which they were drawn. The waiting list will dissolve September 30th, 2021.
Enrollment Process for Students outside the District
Families interested in having their child attend Treffert Way will need to complete the Enrollment Application (link). They will be available online no later than January 14, 2019. In addition, out of district students must also complete the open-enrollment process through the School District of North Fond du Lac and be accepted into the School District of North Fond du Lac for the 2020-2021 school year.
Lottery Protocols
If a lottery is needed, it will be held on February 18, 2020. All students will be notified including those who were placed on the waitlist. Individual acceptance of open enrollment students will occur after February 20th, 2020 pending North Fond du Lac School Board approval.
Lottery Procedures
- The lottery will be videotaped and kept on file for one calendar year.
- Each application will have a numbered ticket attached to it; a duplicate ticket will be placed in a drum or similar container. Applicants of the same family will receive just one numbered ticket.
- A governance board member of the Treffert Way will draw numbers from the drum or similar container and the names of the students will be written down in order, until the maximum is reached.
- Numbers will then be drawn to form a waiting list. The names of the students will be recorded for the waiting list in the order that they are drawn.
Waiting List Protocols
- Students will be called from the waiting list in the order they were placed when seats become available. Families will either accept the open seat or decline it. By declining the seat, the student is removed from the waiting list. If a family wants to be considered for the following year for the next grade, they would need to reapply.
- The waitlist will remain active until September 30, 2020. At that time, no new students will be accepted for the school year. There is the opportunity to re-apply for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Periodically, the administration will review enrollment to determine if and how many seats are available for calling up students from the waiting list.
Timeline
- Application Process for next year Opens on January 14, 2020
- Application process closes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the close of school.
- Lottery date – February 18, 2020
- Notification of enrollment status via letter to parents – February 20, 2020.
Important Dates for 2020 Admission
Our 2020-2021 school year online application process will begin in January. Once the applications have been submitted for the available seats Treffert Way School will hold a lottery as was done last year.
Below are the key dates for the 2020-2021 admissions process:
- Information Meeting for Prospective Students/Parents – January 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Application Process for next year Opens on January 14, 2020
- Application process closes Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the close of school.
- Lottery date – February 18, 2020
- Notification of enrollment status via letter to parents – February 20, 2020.
Please contact Meg Puddy, a board member, if you have any questions by emailing mpuddy@nfdlschools.org or calling 920-904-4932.
Thank you,
Treffert Way Team
Darold Treffert receives Wisconsin Medical Society Board of Director’s highest honor

Dr. Treffert, our mentor and the creator of the Treffert Approach being utilized at Treffert Way for the Exceptional Mind school was honored by the Wisconsin Medical Society Board of Directors. Please read the article at the SSM Health webpage, https://www.agnesian.com/blog/darold-treffert-receives-societys-highest-honor, to find out more about this prestigious award.