Willis Weekly - July 30, 2021 is Now Available

The July 30 edition of the Willis Weekly is now available. Please take a few minutes to review. Have a wonderful weekend!

Technology Survey - DUE AUG. 5

Last week, the district emailed a two-question survey to all primary parents/guardians. You will find this survey in Infinite Campus by selecting "More" and then "Broadband and Connectivity Survey." If you are unable to access or complete the survey in Infinite Campus you may download a paper copy below (we also sent a copy home with students on Wednesday).

Completed surveys may be turned into the Willis front office, student services, or your child's third period teacher. Please complete the survey in Infinite Campus, or return the paper copy by Thursday, August 5, 2021. Thank you for assisting our school and district in gathering the information necessary in order to support families with technology needs.

Open House - Tuesday, August 3 | 6 - 7:30 PM

On Tuesday, August 3, we will be hosting an Open House for our Willis families. This is an opportunity for you to visit your student's classrooms, meet their teachers, and learn a little more about the Willis Junior High School experience. This is a true "open" house, so feel free to come and go as you wish -- anytime between 6:00 and 7:30 PM. We hope to see you next Tuesday!

Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up

We have a very small parking lot for the size of our school and we contend with traffic on McQueen Road. The first few days, in particular, can be a bit chaotic and student drop-off and pick-up -- but it gets better! Please review this letter from Mr. Delp for a few suggestions. Thank you for being patient, and vigilant, to ensure the safety of our students.

School Begins Wed., July 21, 2021

As we prepare for the first day of school, please take a few minutes to review our "Welcome" and "Step by Step Guide" pages. See you soon Firebirds!

2021-22 Summer Newsletter and Resources

We are excitedly preparing for the return of our students for the 2021-22 school year. Our staff is anxious to welcome our new and returning students and families to Willis and we are confident it is going to be a wonderful year! 

In an effort to answer some of your questions, we have prepared a few resources for you to review:

• 2021-22 Summer Newsletter
• Welcome to Willis page
• Step-by-Step Guide to getting started

We want to help you, and your student, make a smooth transition to the new school year, so please contact us if you have any questions or need assistance.

Support WJHS with a Tax Credit Donation

Please consider supporting Willis Junior High School through the Arizona Public School Tax Credit program. Tax credit support is a critical supplement to our budget and is truly a substantial need for our school. These funds are used to support a wide variety of extracurricular activities and events for our students. This letter from Mr. Delp includes details about the Arizona Tax Credit program and how to make a contribution. Please share this information with others who might be willing to lend financial support to Willis. Thank you!

ENROLL AT WILLIS TODAY!

Willis Junior High is proud to have been serving our Chandler community for 40 years!  We take a great deal of pride in identifying individual student needs and fostering academic, social, and emotional growth.  Diverse academic offerings include:

• Honors
  • Accelerated courses in core academic areas
• STEAM Academy
  • Academically rigorous program focused on preparing students for high school International Baccalaureate and STEM programs
• Intervention Programs
  • Classes to increase student fluency in reading and mathematics
• Acclaimed electives that includes an internationally recognized music program, engineering, photography, foreign language, art, and state-champion Vex Robotics

At Willis, we have a pathway to success for every student.  We cordially invite your family to be a part of our Firebird community. Please contact our front office at (480)883-5700 to get enrollment information, or schedule time to speak with an administrator, or counselor, about what Willis has to offer your student!

WJHS Social Media: Facebook and Twitter

In order to facilitate timely communication with students and parents and share our story, Willis has established social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. To receive updates, announcements, and school related news, please feel free to follow us on these social media channels. #wjhsstory

     Twitter: @willisfirebirds

      Facebook: Willis Junior High School

     Instagram: @wjhsfirebirds