RamStarter is the annual fundraiser supporting educational, athletic, and performing arts programs at Willow Glen Middle School and Willow Glen High School. These funds are essential to many of the programs your children encounter every day, whether it’s in the classroom, on the athletic field, or on the stage.
Your single donation to RamStarter provides critical start-of-year funding to each of our volunteer-run organizations.
The Willow Glen Education Foundation develops resources and funds programs that inspire, promote, and support the academic achievement and cultural enrichment of all students.
WGEd works with the principals and staff to fill the needs both within our classrooms and outside of the classroom during the school day as well as to provide social events and fund campus culture projects.
See our most recent Annual Report to learn more about how your donations supported our students and schools last year.
40% of your donation goes here
- Classroom grants for teachers, special projects
- College prep support, including SAT study night
- Honors Night, awards & student recognition
- Student/community activities
- Ongoing staff appreciation activities
- And more!
The Willow Glen Athletic Boosters provide financial and moral support to WGMS and WGHS athletic programs. They work with the Athletic Directors at both schools to fill the needs of all athletic programs and facilities, including funding for athletic trainers, middle school coaches, uniforms and equipment, scholarships, and athlete recognition,such as varsity letters and NCAA Signing Day.
20% of your donation goes here
- Investments in safety including a high school Athletic Trainer & middle school equipment
- Capital improvements to athletic facilities
- Uniforms & equipment to launch new athletic programs & support existing teams
- Scholarships & recognition
- Operating concessions for large sporting events
- Spirit Wear
- And more!
The Willow Glen Performing Arts Boosters provides financial and volunteer support to the Theater, Band, and Choir programs at WGMS and WGHS. They work with the program directors at both schools to supplement funding to ensure the success of the programs and reinforce the love of performing in the students.
20% of your donation goes here
- Everyday needs (instrument repair, sheet music, theatrical rights)
- Performance needs (choir robes, piano accompaniment, costumes, and set designs)
- Special events (festival fees, transportation, and awards nights)
- Scholarship awards to support students in after-graduation performing arts goals.
- This year they are especially excited about gifting new sound equipment to the high school theater!
- And more!
Willow Glen Cares fills gaps in the educational experience of students with the greatest economic need at both WGMS and WGHS. We help students by discreetly addressing basic needs so they can attend school with dignity and feel part of the community. This support enables them to focus on school work, improving attendance, grades and graduation rates.
Funding pays for personal hygiene products (such as deodorant, laundry pods, shampoo and period pads), school supplies and backpacks, snacks, college application fees and more.
20% of your donation goes here
- Monthly supply room providing personal care items and school supplies at no cost
- Donated new and gently used clothing
- College application fees
- Thanksgiving meals, holiday bags and birthday gifts
- Yearbooks for eighth-graders and seniors, prom tickets for juniors and seniors and senior recognition gifts
- And more!
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Double your Impact with Corporate Match
For all match requests, please use the following details:
- RECIPIENT: Select Willow Glen Middle and High School Foundation as the recipient.
- MEMO: Add “RamStarter” to the memo/comment field in order to direct the funds properly.
If you donate directly to RamStarter through this page:
After donating you can request a match from your company using your corporate matching portal or whichever process they use for match requests. Typically, you’ll need to provide a receipt of your donation.
If you donate directly through your company’s matching gift portal.
You can let us know to expect the money by sending an email to .
If your company offers matching gifts through another process.
You can submit any required forms to this address:
Willow Glen Education Foundation
P.O. Box 8096
San Jose, CA 95155-8096
Prefer to Give to Just One Organization?
RamStarter’s mission is to fund all FOUR parent groups at Willow Glen Middle and High School. If you prefer to donate only to one specific group, please make your donation on their website.
WG Education Foundation | WG Cares | WG Athletic Boosters | WG Performing Arts Boosters
Donate by Check
Make checks payable and mail to:
Willow Glen Education Foundation
PO Box 8096
San Jose, CA 95155-8096
Important *: Add “RamStarter” to the comment/memo section in order to direct the funds properly.