Willard Middle School

Willard Middle School blends high expectations with strong relationships in a large school that works hard to feel small through interdisciplinary teams and a daily advisory called CLAWS Club focused on character leadership attitude work ethic and service. Students learn on an A B alternating block schedule with 81 minute classes and goal setting executive functioning and SEL built into advisory along with a schoolwide planner routine. Academic collaboration is powered by Solution Tree PLC at Work structures including Collaborative Learning Teams and a guiding coalition so teachers design common assessments analyze data and plan tiered supports. Course options are wide and ambitious including Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Trig honors English and science multiple world languages German Latin Spanish and French plus drama guitar computer science foundations and robotics. Supports include PBIS Check In Check Out student conferences and specialized programs such as Best Buddies and United Sound. Families can expect a community that celebrates growth and helps every student show their CLAWS.