Willagillespie Elementary School

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1125 Willagillespie Road, Eugene, OR 97401

(541) 687-3361
Fax: (541) 687-3473
School web site | Staff List
Grades:
K-5
Enrollment:
335
Principal:
Stella Dadson
Secretary:
Karen Eigner
School Hours:
8:35 - 2:50
Early Release: Wednesdays 1:50
Breakfast Menu | Lunch Menu
Middle School Region: Cal Young
High School Region: Sheldon
Mission Statement:
To provide a balanced and rich experience that fosters each child's physical, social, intellectual and emotional development, and where children reach their highest potential in a safe, collaborative and engaging environment.
Program Description:
Willagillespie is a neighborhood gem. Staffed by a dedicated and hard-working group, we set high expectations for ourselves as well as the students. Decisions are data driven, the educational program is comprehensive, and students learn in a positive, caring atmosphere.
School Highlights:
  • Active Site Council and Parent Teacher Organization, with a strong parent and community volunteer presence
  • Extended day kindergarten provided on site; on-site child care provided by Creative Care
  • After school programs such as, English for ELL students, technology club, and Read Naturally program to improve fluency; in addition we have a before school choir club
  • "Brain-Friendly" classrooms, and Cutting-edge technology, such as hand-held computers; SMART Boards, document cameras, computers on wheels, etc.
  • Korean Language and Culture Program taught in collaboration with students from the Department of Linguistics at the University of Oregon
School Improvement Goals:
  • To increase student achievement for all students and close the achievement gap
  • To create a school climate that is safe, and values all members of our school community
  • To increase parent and community involvement
  • To integrate technology into all content areas such as, Reading, Writing and Math
Other Information:
Our Vision Statement: 21st Century and beyond... soaring to new heights through engagement, high expectations for achievement, meeting the challenges of technology, embracing a global community and respecting diversity in people and ideas.

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Last updated on December 16, 2007 - 14:29