Programs We Fund

Programs We Fund

The Willow Glen Education Foundation (WGEd) raises funds to support academic achievement and social and cultural enrichment programs at Willow Glen Middle School and Willow Glen High School. Your contributions make a significant impact!

WGEd allocates an annual budget for specific recurring programs. In addition, faculty and staff may submit funding requests for projects, materials, or programs, which are then voted upon by the WGEd board in conjunction with principal approval. 

We accept direct donations throughout the year, as well as during our main fundraisers, RamStarter (our annual giving campaign) and the WG Tasting & Auction, to pay for recurring programs and approved funding requests.

The enhancements we provide positively influence nearly every aspect of the school day. While the lists below are not exhaustive, they aim to demonstrate the extensive reach of our support.

2024-2025 Willow Glen Middle School Spending

Academic Enrichment

  • Project Lead the Way 
    • Curriculum, training, course materials and supplies for hands-on classes (Engineering, Biomed)
    • Start up costs for a brand new Project Lead the Way elective class this year called Computer Science for Innovators and Makers
  • Science Supplies 
    • Supplies for science labs, such as specimens for dissections and re-usable science kits for catapult and roller coaster challenges
    • 3D printer for hands on manipulatives, enhanced education, and 3D design
  • Student Support Materials
    • Student Planners for 6th grade students
    • Sensory and tactile items for the Autism Resource Program
    • Supplies for the special education classroom store
    • Online subscriptions for educational materials (e.g., Quizlet, Brainpop, books, and more)
  • Journalism: Funding to print student-run RamPages middle school newspaper
  • Classroom Materials: Funding for materials beyond district support.
  • And more…

Campus and Student Climate Support

  • WEB Day (“Where Everyone Belongs”) for incoming 6th graders and yearlong WEB activities
  • 8th Grade promotion dance
  • Author visits coordinated with Hicklebee’s Book Store
  • End of year student Ice Cream Social
  • Needs closet, providing support beyond WG Cares program
  • Inventory for the Ram Store – positive behavior incentives
  • Recommended emergency safety equipment
  • Celebrations for students for following the RAM Way and receiving a 3.5 or higher GPA
  • Large format poster printer
  • Updated PE Equipment to support engaging physical fitness classes

Faculty and Staff Support

  • Faculty/Staff Appreciation Luncheon
  • Food and snacks for in-service days as requested by the principal
  • Teacher grants for faculty/staff to purchase items for their classrooms
  • Beginning of year supplies for the new teachers

2024-2025 Willow Glen High School Spending

Academic Enrichment

  • AP Environmental Science: Vivarium supplies for building and monitoring ecosystems
  • Project Lead the Way: Hands on biomedical lab kits for our Medical Interventions class, providing engaging hands-on coursework in the field of biomedical science
  • Journalism: Funding to print student-run RamPages high school newspaper
  • Mock Trial: Support for entry fees and expenses for scrimmages, tournaments, and competitions
  • The Chicken Project: Annual expenses (e.g., feed, supplements, medicine, basic equipment replacement) to care for chickens on campus, facilitating student learning on anatomy, animal care, and ecological systems
  • Science Labs: General supplies
  • Classroom Materials: Funding for materials beyond district support
  • Classroom Technology: iPads for classroom use
  • And more…

Campus and Student Climate Support

  • College & Career Readiness
    • College Week: Support for college awareness events, including food and prizes
    • “College and Cookies” event: One-on-one college advising for UC/CSU applications
  • Senior Events
    • Senior Breakfast before required graduation practice
    • Reception for families following Senior Award Night
    • Scholarships for Senior Students ($5,000)
  • End of year Ice Cream Social
  • Snacks for students on standardized testing days (e.g., PSAT, SAT, AP Exams, etc.)
  • Sensory tools for neurodivergent students to support emotional regulation and inclusive counselling
  • Campus Safety Equipment

Faculty and Staff Support

  • Teacher in-service breakfast/lunch
  • Faculty/Staff appreciation luncheons
  • End of year staff party
  • Food and snacks for in-service days (as requested by the principal)
  • Beginning of year supplies for the new teachers