Willow Creek Middle School

We have two incredible 8th grade students Lupita and Christina along with the help of Mrs. Bork, who designed this lovely and amazing art work for Hispanic Heritage Month!

Turn your Hy-Vee receipts into cash for Rochester schools! August 28, 2023 - May 24, 2024 Collect Hy-Vee receipts and turn in to your local school. Receipts must be from a Rochester Hy-Vee store. Hy-Vee will donate $1 for every $250 in receipts collected. May 24, 2024 Last day to turn in receipts to your school. May 25-31, 2024 Schools turn in receipts to a Rochester Hy-Vee store. Top three schools will receive additional award. Check presentation for school representatives later in the year.

It is back by popular demand. Themed Thursdays here at Willow Creek. Every Thursday now until the end of the school year staff and students have a theme day on Thursday's. This is a day to be creative and just have fun. The kids work together as pairs or as individuals. This week is Animal Print Day. Here are some photos from today! Enjoy

Mayo High School Student Equity Club is sponsoring their second annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration! Food Ice cream Candy from the Spanish speaking world Games Arts and crafts Music Dance Performances Located at the Stadium entrance 4:30-7pm

Check out this weeks Willow Weekly from Principal Fogarty:https://www.smore.com/2cfkz

Check out this weeks Willow Weekly from Principal Fogarty:https://www.smore.com/02era

We're celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! From September 15 to October 15, we come together to honor and celebrate the rich cultural contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities.

Check out this weeks Willow Weekly from Principal Fogarty: https://www.smore.com/vsxuag

As we wrap up this long weekend, we wanted to remind students of the importance of safety, especially as you walk or ride your bike or scooter to school. We made a video with the Rochester Police Department with a few reminders: https://youtu.be/x1kYWW081ng?si=K7MJQdDL3Jz_ybxv

Check out this weeks Willow Weekly from Principal Fogarty: https://www.smore.com/6vet8

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Rochester Public Schools! It's everything Rochester Public Schools, in your pocket. Watch this quick introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JViaRlk97s8 (Also available in Spanish: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUSfGuH5ksQ and Arabic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnUUuxtqTBw). Then download our app! You'll see information about dining, staff, news, events, and more! Download for Android https://bit.ly/3q4YKls Download for iPhone https://apple.co/456qdlD

Hey, MIDDLE SCHOOL families, some of you already picked up your schedules today! Check out this article that gives you all the details about what you need to know for back to school: https://bit.ly/3qB0umr.

Did you know that many of the school supplies you purchase for your child this year could reduce the taxes you pay and possibly lead to a larger refund next year? Save your receipts for these purchases and find out more information about the K-12 Education Credit and Subtraction and how to claim them: https:/www.revenue.state.mn.us/k-12-education-subtraction-and-credit

Join us at RPS for our August 1 hiring event! 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW in Rochester. $19/hour minimum pay for hourly positions! We're seeking: - Special Education Teachers - Speech-Language Pathologists - School Psychologists - School Social Workers - Secondary Math Teachers - Secondary Science Teachers - Transportation ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour - Special Education ESP - Starting at $20.35/hour - Heath Office Staff - Maintenance - Starting at $19/hour - Student Nutrition Services - Starting at $19/hour Virtual and in-person interviews are available. Learn more at www.rochesterschools.org/careers.

Save the Date for our Willow Creek Back to School events! • Wednesday, August 16 – Optional Meet and Greet Tours from 12 to 5 p.m. These tours are for new students attending Willow Creek and will take place on the hour every hour. • Thursday, August 24 – Meet the Teacher and Schedule Pick-Up from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. • Monday, August 28 – Meet Me in the Middle, First day of school for 6th grade only. • Tuesday, August 29 – First Day of School, all middle school students report.