Willagillespie Elementary School
1125 Willagillespie Road,
Eugene,
OR
97401
(541) 790-7100
Fax: (541) 790-7105
Grades:
K-5
Enrollment:
503
Middle School Region:
Cal Young
High School Region: Sheldon
High School Region: Sheldon
Mission Statement:
Provide a safe caring environment that encourages all students to achieve their highest potential through challenging curricula, enrichment opportunities and community collaboration.Program Description:
Willagillespie is a neighborhood gem. Staffed by a dedicated and hard-working group, we set high expectations for ourselves as well as our diverse student population. Decisions are data-driven, the educational program is comprehensive, and students learn in a safe, positive and caring atmosphere. We are a Title I school.
School Highlights:
- Active site council and parent–teacher organization, with a strong parent and community volunteer presence. We participate in the OASIS tutor program.
- Fee-based extended-day kindergarten (eaglet program); on-site child care provided by Creative Care
- After-school programs such as technology club, choir, Korean language and culture club, math intervention, and the Read Naturally program to improve fluency; fee-based after-school writing, science and art clubs.
- Teachers use cutting-edge technology, such as hand-held computers, SMART Boards, document cameras, computers on wheels and ProScopes.
- Artist and Author in Residence Programs, and PBS (Positive Behavior Support) Program creates a safe learning environment that supports the academic and social success of all students.
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 including 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.
School Merger: After the 2010–11 school year, Meadowlark Elementary School will close and merge with Willagillespie. The joint transition team will include parents, teachers and staff from both schools.