Welcome to Willow Glen Middle!

Willow Glen Middle School focuses on academic excellence and college readiness for all students by providing a strong academic curriculum supported by core instructional teams at each grade level. Electives include art, band, choir, computer technology, French, journalism and yearbook, leadership, robotics, speech, solar energy science and Spanish. Advanced math and foreign language courses are offered, as are support courses in reading and math. Additional academic support and student activities are also provided through the After-Schools All-Stars program. A wide variety of sports are popular after school in conjunction with the Eastside Athletic League, SJUSD Basketball League and the After-School All-Stars.

RECENT NEWS AT WGMS

New Principal Appointed to WGMS!  Mr. Mark Molina
Mark Molina has recently been appointed Principal at Willow Glen Middle School for the 2009-10 school year.  More information about Mr. Molina will be available soon . . .

Ms. Green says Goodbye
Click here for a message from Ms. Green

Ms. Hyssop says Goodbye
Click here to read about Ms. Hyssop’s recent good news and elementary school appointment for 2009-10.

8th Grade Promotion Video
Would you to purchase a video of the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony?  Click here to download the Promotion Video Order Form.pdf

School buildings will be modernized, fields improved, painting projects, etc.  Click here on WG School Construction Updates for more information about what improvement projects are planned in 2009-10 at the Willow Glen Middle and High School campuses.

Ms. Saldaña is SJUSD Teacher of the Year!
Congratulations to WGMS teacher Laura Saldaña who was recently awarded the 2009-10 San Jose Unified Teacher of the Year!  Ms. Saldaña’s nine years at WGMS have demonstrated her love for teaching, learning and students. Experiential learning has brought history alive to her students, and her Leadership class impacts the school and community through service.  Additionally, her enthusiasm as GATE liaison, Steering Committee Facilitator, WEB leader, cheer coach, talent show organizer, DC trip chaperone, and Middle School Task Force member have truly made WGMS a better school.

Eighth Grade Promotion Activities
Eighth grade promotion activities are special and exciting experiences for our students, families and staff.  Our goal is to have all students able to participate in these activities.  We would like to share our promotion plans and activities with you, as well as our expectations for student eligibility to participate in these activities.  Our qualifying students can enjoy a day at Great America, participate in the Promotion Ceremony and enjoy the Promotion Dance.  Click here link for up-to-date information in English and Spanish.