ALC Teacher helping student with coursework and pointing at the assignment.

INSPIRE. CHALLENGE. EMPOWER. 

Willow Creek, located in Southwest Rochester, serves close to 1,100 6-8 grade students. The staff strive to foster positive relationships and to develop all students intellectually, socially, and emotionally. We are the home base for the middle school Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. All students who attend WC will see themselves as scholars, with a sense of belonging and purpose.

LEARNING AT WILLOW CREEK

Explore.

New ways of learning for students.

Creating Curiosity.

Interactive projects in topics like science and math help students build problem solving skills.

Technology in the Classroom.

Technology is integrated into our curriculum to help prepare our students for their future. 

Engaging Experiences.

Students learn have the opportunity to learn through community partners in our curriculum.

Learning beyond the classroom.

Willow Creek offers learning opportunities inside and outside the classroom with sports, clubs, and fine arts opportunities for students.

Creating habits.

Setting up students for future success.

Signage of the Willow Creek Middle School Building
Contact Us

Address:
2425 11th Avenue SE,  
Rochester, MN 55904

Principal:
Andrew Kappel | Email

Assistant Principal:
Deana Dontje | Email

Assistant Principal:
Craig Schneider | Email

Main Office: (507) 328-5900
Attendance Line: (507) 328-5910
Nurse: (507) 328-5906

Office Manager: 
Janine Fix | Email

Mayo Athletic and Activities Director:
Jeff Whitney | Email

Mayo Athletic and Activities Office Mgr:
Robin Erickson | Email