About Us

Located in southwest Rochester, Willow Creek serves students in grades 6-8. Our staff is dedicated to fostering positive relationships while developing every student intellectually, socially, and emotionally. At Willow Creek, we believe every student is a scholar. We are committed to providing our Wildcats with the knowledge, independence, and resilience they need to discover their purpose and pursue a fulfilling path.

What Makes Willow Creek Special

A culture of scholarship & purpose: We equip every student with the ability to see themselves as a scholar with a deep sense of belonging. By focusing on intellectual and emotional development, we help students transition into independent thinkers. Our classrooms are designed as spaces where curiosity leads to discovery, ensuring students leave Willow Creek ready for the challenges of high school.

Inclusive excellence & the DHH Program: Willow Creek is proud to be the home for the middle school Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program. This unique program enriches our entire school community, fostering an environment of inclusivity, empathy, and diverse communication. Our students learn first-hand the value of different perspectives, building the social intelligence that defines a global citizen.

A commitment to the whole student: We strive to meet the individual needs of our students by focusing on their academic, social, and emotional growth. Through positive relationship-building and dedicated support staff, we ensure that every student is valued and supported. This balanced approach helps our Wildcats build the resilience to navigate the middle school years with confidence and success.

Our Mission at Willow Creek

Our mission is to equip every student with the knowledge, independence, and resilience to pursue a fulfilling path.

Teacher letting students in the door for the start of class

Student holding a bird in science class

Students working on sketches in the art room

Student working in the garden outside of school.

Challenged to Strive. Supported to Thrive.

Our Districtwide Values

Providing exceptional opportunities to succeed

We offer an extraordinary level of opportunities, classes, and experiences. Our standard of excellence ensures more than one path to success.

Building belonging and connection

By celebrating differences and embracing individual perspectives, we cultivate a vibrant sense of community and culture that benefits students, staff, and families.

Ensuring excellence through evidence

Guided by research and data, we enrich student learning and wellbeing through intentional decisions supported by proven practices.

Supporting the whole student

Through nurturing social skills and emotional wellbeing, we meet each student’s needs to help them flourish on their unique path.

Digging deeper for real-world application

We go beyond convention by fostering critical thinking skills, emotional intelligence, and deeper learning for success here in Rochester and beyond.

Investing in our community’s future

As the heart of a community focused on lifelong learning, we prepare the next generation of thinkers and doers.