Willow Glen Education Foundation
Willow Glen Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization serving Willow Glen Middle School (WGMS) and Willow Glen High School (WGHS). We are a school-connected organization (SCO) and we develop resources and fund programs that inspire, promote, and support the academic achievement as well as social and cultural enrichment of all students at WGMS and WGHS.
We’re similar to a PTA, but a little different!
We are one of four separate parent organizations that work together at WGHS and WGMS to help ensure your children have a well-rounded school experience during their middle and high school years.
What’s new and upcoming?
Wednesday, August 27, 2025: WGMS Back to School Night, 4:30-7pm @ WGMS Quad This evening starts with food trucks and a parent info fair and is followed by a “mini-school day” complete with bells and passing periods, where you will walk through your student’s schedule, spending about 10 minutes in each classroom learning about the curriculum and what the teacher has planned before moving to the next class. Full details available in ParentSquare.
Thursday, August 28, 2025 WGHS Back to School Night, 5:00-7:30pm @ WGHS Quad
This evening starts with a parent info fair and welcome message from our principal, and is followed by a “mini-school day” complete with bells and passing periods, where you will walk through your student’s schedule, spending about 10 minutes in each classroom learning about the curriculum and what the teacher has planned before moving to the next class. Full details available in ParentSquare.
Wednesday, September 3, 2025: WGEd General Meeting, 6:00pm @ WGHS Library
Get involved and stay informed about what’s happening on campus by attending our monthly meeting. Unlike a traditional PTA, we don’t charge dues for membership. Meetings are free and open to all members of our community. Principals from both the middle school and high school usually attend to provide updates as well.
Sunday, September 7, 2025: 2nd annual Lions Club’s “Fill the Shelves of WG Cares” Event, 2:00-5:00pm @ Ch 11 Cellars in WG (460 Lincoln Ave)
The WG Lions Club is generously hosting a drive again this year to help fill the WG Cares supply room shelves. They encourage you to come down to enjoy the afternoon, meet members of the WGCares team & Lions Club, and bring new white or black athletic socks, tubes of toothpaste & deodorant, toothbrushes as a donation.
Sunday, September 21, 2025: WGEd Community Event, 4:00-8:00pm @ Hapas Brewery (460 Lincoln Ave)
The Willow Glen Education Foundation is hosting its very first Community Event of the year! Join us on Sunday, September 21, between 4:00 pm – 8:00pm, at Hapa’s Brewery (460 Lincoln Ave) in the “VIP section”. We are excited to welcome everyone, new faces, familiar faces, AND please extend the invite to neighbors and friends who would also like to come and socialize. No fee to attend. Just bring yourself and anyone else who enjoys good company, a tasty Hapa’s brew, and mixing among people who care about our community!
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, November 16, 2025 Willow Glen Education Foundation’s 20th Tasting & Auction, 3:00-7:00 pm @ Willow Glen Branch Library
We are excited to celebrate our 20th Tasting & Auction this fall. This event includes delicious food, exceptional local wine and beer, and the opportunity to bid on exciting items in the auction, all in support of vital education and cultural enrichment programs at WGMS and WGHS.
For the most up-to-date information, always check the appropriate school calendar:
WGMS School Calendar
WGHS School Calendar
New Family Resources
In early July we sent out an email to all incoming 6th grade families via the local elementary school PTO’s. Check it out if you haven’t yet seen it. There’s loads of useful info there for new families to WGMS.