Willard Elementary School

10/16/2026

There is no school next Thursday, October 22 for parent-teacher conferences. There is also no school next Friday, October 23 for teacher training. Classes will resume on Monday, October 26.

10/16/2026

We have fall parent-teacher conferences next week on Tuesday and Thursday. Notes with your scheduled conference time already went home. If you didn't receive the time, please call JoAnn in the office at 515-242-8439.

10/13/2026

Thank you for your help to spread the word! We have a first and second grade long-term position open.

We're looking for a long-term substitute teacher to fill in for a second-grade teacher who will be on maternity leave starting late October. Who do you know? Willard has an amazing staff and provides lots of support to substitutes, so we'd appreciate any referral you can provide. Thank you for sharing!

10/09/2026

What an incredible afternoon during our monthly house party! What a great way to end our week!

10/08/2026

More pictures from today's track or treat event!

10/08/2026

What an incredible turnout for our track or treat event this evening. Thank you for sharing in this beautiful weather with us!

10/02/2026

Mrs. Tabibi's class had the highest overall attendance for the month of September with 96.46% average daily attendance. They will receive the traveling trophy for the next month as well as additional recess time. We also want to recognize Miss Johnson, Miss Peckosh, Mrs. Loney and Mrs. Clater's classes for meeting the district goal of at least 95% average daily attendance for the month. They will also get additional recess time! We are grateful for parents, families, and students that make good attendance and being on time each day a priority! 

10/02/2026

Our September Distinguished Wildcat trait of the month was collaboration.  The following students were nominated by his/her classroom or specials teacher for best demonstrating this skill throughout the month: Aislynn Chavez, Anastasia Love, Genesis Luna, Isabella Corado Viramontes, Isabella Gonzalez Ordaz, Ismael Herrera Casimiro, Nevaeh Haugen, Mohamed Kargbo, Rocco Oliver, Flor Marquez Huizar, Mya Bostwick, Adrian De La Cruz, Anthony Chavez, Jazlyn Rodriguez Zuniga, Ava Brock, Sebastian Vargas and Kira Yin. We are very proud of these students! These students will each receive five house tokens as well as get their "fat head" picture on their house hallway wall!

09/24/2026

Please join us for our annual Track or Treat event on Thursday, October 8th from 4-5 PM for activities, games, prizes, and fun on the track! Costumes are optional! Please note that ALL children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times. We can't wait to see you there!

09/23/2026

We're looking for a long-term substitute teacher to fill in for a second-grade teacher who will be on maternity leave starting late October. Who do you know? Willard has an amazing staff and provides lots of support to substitutes, so we'd appreciate any referral you can provide. Thank you for sharing!