Willow Creek Elementary School District Preschool

Overview

Willow Creek Elementary is a small rural school serving Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade in multi-grade classrooms. The school enrolls roughly 45 students and is located in the ranching community between Montague and Hornbrook.

Approach and staff

The district describes a mission to provide a comprehensive educational program and emphasizes ongoing staff development. Teachers and instructional aides are identified as meeting "Highly Qualified" criteria and staff participate in regular professional development activities.

Safety, training and emergency planning

The district maintains a comprehensive emergency response plan, including an Incident Command System structure and site-specific emergency action plans.
Regular drills and training are scheduled (monthly fire drills, quarterly "Drop, Cover, and Hold" drills, and routine earthquake drills) and staff designated for medical responsibilities receive first aid and CPR training.
Evacuation routes, student release procedures and multi-hazard response guidance are established and reviewed annually.

Enrichment and resources

Arts and enrichment activities are included in district planning; recent reporting notes spending on art supplies and plans to increase arts instruction in the 2024–2025 school year.

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