Willow Creek Middle School

Thank you to all of our 2023-2024 retirees for your years of dedication to the students of Rochester Public Schools. You have made a difference in their lives! Wishing you a happy retirement.

Summer meals are back! Starting next Monday, June 10, free meals will be available for children ages 1-18. Meals for adults are also available at a small cost ($3 for breakfast and $5.25 for lunch). For locations, dates, and operating hours, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LKdY6RFqNy9Mf4fLmIzKrksSv6eaTLVf/view

As we near the end of the school year, read a year in review memo from Superintendent Dr. Kent Pekel. He writes about: ➡️ The Academic Agenda ➡️ Supports for Learning ➡️ Family Engagement ➡️ Improving the Organization ➡️ School Start Times and Transportation ➡️ Referendums and Reductions ➡️ What’s Ahead Read the full memo at: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1624433

The RPS School Board voted unanimously to put forward an investment plan to Ignite Student Learning through a referendum. Voters will decide on November 5. View this Q&A to learn more about the Referendum: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1621656

On Memorial Day, we celebrate, honor, and remember those who gave their lives for our country. Thank you for your service!

Reminder: There is no school on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Enjoy your three-day weekend! All District buildings will be closed on Monday, May 27, and will reopen under normal operating hours on Tuesday, May 28!

Last one of the year! Theme Thursday May 30th! Willow Wear

Happy Vesak Day to those who celebrate.

At last night's School Board meeting, the Board voted to place a referendum on the November 5 ballot seeking $19.4 million annually to protect and enhance educational programs and student services. The referendum would support the district’s new investment plan to “Ignite Student Learning.” Guided by feedback from residents, this plan was developed to stabilize our operating budget, strengthen our curriculum, and support the programs that will ensure our students are ready for life after graduation. Read more: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1611885

Yearbooks are available in the main offie of Willow Creek Middle School! Checks payable to Jostens. $50

Due to predicted severe weather, RPS is canceling all after-school practices and games. Here's what this means: - All sporting events and practices are canceled. - All activity buses are canceled. - All Middle School After School classes and clubs offered through Community Education are canceled. All other Community Education programs are on as scheduled unless you receive a direct message from Community Education to the contrary. Please check with your schools about their plans for PTSA meetings, concerts, and other events. The School Board meeting will still occur at the Edison Building starting at 5:30 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, you can livestream the board meeting at https://www.youtube.com/@ISD535.

Attention !!! The date has been changed for the Cross Country Meeting. New Date Parent/Athlete Mayo Cross Country Meeting May 29, 2024 6:00PM For any students who are considering running cross country in Fall 2024 We will meet at the gates of the Mayo HS Track

Willow Creek Middle School Theme Thursday Funky Footwear Day!

Staff having fun with the Cheesy Shirt Day!

With the end of the year around the corner, you might be looking for a creative way to thank an RPS Staff member for the impact they've made on your family. Consider honoring a staff member by donating to the Rochester Public School Foundation: http://www.rpsf.org/HonorStaff. Learn more about honoring a staff member: https://www.rochesterschools.org/article/1597578

Willow Creek Chorus Concert Thursday, May 16th 7th Grade -6:30pm 8th Grade- 7:15pm

Willow Creek Theme Thursday Cheesy Teacher Shirt Day! May, 16th

Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing, loving, strong, happy, selfless and graceful mothers, stepmothers, grandmas, foster moms, late mothers, future moms, bereaved mothers, hopeful moms, those with estranged relationships with their moms, and motherly figures. Thank you for your contributions to our students, families, and communities.

Farm Fest 2024 Food, Art, Recreation, Music! Join us on the lawn for an afternoon immersion into Rochester's multi-cultural collaboration of artists, cooks, musicians, and more! The Village Community Garden is a beautiful backdrop to this event and a chance to see foods from all over the world, and taste some too. Free and open to the public!

Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others. KGPCo Girls on the Run Minnesota 5K Sunday, June 2nd | 8:30-11 a.m. St. Mary’s University- Rochester Campus https://www.girlsontherun.org/