Willow Creek Middle School

Good afternoon parents, we want to clarify an important detail regarding Picture Day. If you receive and email from Lifetouch Portraits with a link to add Picture Day to your calendar, please do not add it, as the times listed are incorrect. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Please note that Picture Day will take place during Meet the Teacher Schedule Pick-Up. Thursday, August 22nd 3:30-6:30pm Thank you for understanding!

Are you ready for the school year? Mark your calendars with important dates, breaks, and more. Print your school calendar and special calendars online: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1OjDjRZSj_Ywx1dCr809H6_pH4tTaIH7W?usp=drive_link

Join us tomorrow, August 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Edison Board Room (615 7th St SW) for our Hiring Event! Open positions include: - Special Education Teachers - Education Support Professionals - Health Office Staff (Nurses) - Substitute Teachers & Staff - Secondary Math Teachers - Secondary Science Teachers - Speech Language Pathologists - Occupational Therapists and more! Walk-ins are welcome! Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN.

Welcome to the Spartan Shack Spirit Wear! The Spartan Shack is the school store run by the Mayo High School Booster Club. All all profits from the Shack go toward supporting Mayo students and staff. This fall, they have added new items which you can view through the Spartan Shack link https://linktr.ee/SpartanShack The Shack will be open a few times . Here are the hours: Wednesday, August 14 - 10 am - 5 pm Thursday, August 15 - 10 am - 5 pm Monday, August 19 - 10 - 11 am Tuesday, August 20 - 7:45 - 8:15 am

Willow Creek Middle School SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, August 14th, 2024- 12-5pm. Optional Meet and Greet & Tour for any new students attending Willow Creek. This will take place on the hour every hour. Thursday, August 22nd, 2024- 3:30-6:30pm -Meet The Teacher Schedule Pick- Up. Lifetouch portraits will be taken on this day. Monday, August 26th, 2024- Meet Me in the Middle 1st day of school for 6th grade only. Tuesday, Augusut 27th, 2024- 1st Day of School , all middle school students report.

Bussing for students is only guaranteed for students within the boundary of their school. In Rochester, students in grades K-5 living more than 1.25 miles, grades 6-8 living more than 1.5 miles, and grades 9-12 living more than 2 miles are provided transportation; to view the school's boundaries, visit the Find Your School map (https://www.infofinderi.com/ifi/?cid=RPS25TZQPEOIT). Bus route information will be delivered in the mail in mid-August; please verify that you have completed a registered rider form(https://rochesterpsd.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6WfdaSRQfEOGrGu) to ensure your student is on the correct route. If you have questions about your transportation route, please email our transportation department or call 507.328.4260.

School Meals: Here's what you need to know - For the 2024-2025 school year, all in-person students can receive one free breakfast and one free lunch each school day due to the MN Free School Meals Program. Each meal must contain a fruit or vegetable serving to qualify as free, and a student must take three of the five meal components (fruit, vegetable, grain, protein, and milk). • Students still need meal pins. • Families still need a PayPams account or cash to cover a la carte items. • Families are still encouraged to complete an application for education benefits.

Willow Creek Middle School SAVE THE DATE Wednesday, August 14th, 2024- 12-5pm. Optional Meet and Greet & Tour for any new students attending Willow Creek. This will take place on the hour every hour. Thursday, August 22nd, 2024- 3:30-6:30pm -Meet The Teacher Schedule Pick- Up. Lifetouch portraits will be taken on this day. Monday, August 26th, 2024- Meet Me in the Middle 1st day of school for 6th grade only. Tuesday, Augusut 27th, 2024- 1st Day of School , all middle school students report.

The countdown is here; we are less than one month away from the start of school! Fill your student's backpack with supplies that will set your student up for success. Find your school's list: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1azTzTLLURXs6Pq7R2kurK83gXfQMB99E?usp=drive_link

Mark your calendars and save the date for our inaugural State of the District on Monday, September 16. Superintendent Pekel will be joined by voices and performances from RPS students. Stay tuned, more information to come!

Do not forget to order your pictures with Lifetouch photos. mylifetouch.com with your student ID or Picture Day ID EVT47CW7Q

Our Spanish immersion second graders have the opportunity to learn traditional dance. To celebrate our time at Gage, our students were asked to perform multiple times this year. They took it on with pride and knocked it out of the park every time. None of this would be possible without Maestra Martinez’ passion and dedication to teaching our students not only language but culture. Thank you to Amber H. from Gage Elementary for this #CelebrateRPS submission. Submit your #CelebrateRPS moments at www.rochesterschools.org/celebraterps

We're hosting a hiring event next Wednesday, July 31, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open positions include: - Special Education Teachers - Education Support Professionals - Student Nutrition Services - Health Office Staff (Nurses) - Substitute Teachers & Staff - Secondary Math Teachers - Secondary Science Teachers - Speech Language Pathologists - Occupational Therapists and more! First Student and Kids on the Go will also be in attendance. Walk-ins are welcome and virtual interviews are available at bit.ly/july-31-virtual-interview. Join us at the Edison Board Room, 615 7th St SW, Rochester, MN.

Did you see an RPS student overcome a challenge? Has an RPS staff person gone above and beyond to help you? Do you want to acknowledge an RPS colleague for their work? We're kicking off an initiative to #CelebrateRPS! Share your stories with us so we can share them with the RPS community. Share your positive stories at https://www.rochesterschools.org/celebraterps and we'll highlight them!

We know our students are still enjoying summer, but for those who like to plan ahead, we have our back-to-school information ready for you! A big change this school year is the school bell times! Check out https://www.rochesterschools.org/back-to-school for more info.

We're in the heat of summer, but stores are already starting to roll out their back-to-school supplies sales. Consider getting an early start on your school supplies while the sales are heating up! Find your school's list: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1azTzTLLURXs6Pq7R2kurK83gXfQMB99E?usp=drive_link

Like many school districts, RPS has had to make difficult budget cuts in recent years that have impacted student services, reduced staff, and prompted potential school closures. On Nov. 5, voters will consider an operating levy increase to address these challenges. Learn more: www.RochesterSchools.org/referendum

RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations and SACC sites will be closed on July 4 and 5. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5, and all meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.

RPS offices and buildings will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. All summer meal locations will be closed on July 4 and 5. Offices will resume normal operating hours on Friday, July 5. All meal locations will reopen on Monday, July 8.

Willow Creek Middle School Fall Play Disney Frozen JR. Auditions Wednesday, September 4th, 2024 -6:30pm-7:30pm Thursday, September 5th, 2024-6:30pm-7:30pm Friday, September 6th, 2024-6:30pm-7:30pm Performances Thursday, November 14th, 2024-7pm Friday, November 15th, 2024- 7pm Auditions will take place at Willow Creek Middle School