The mission of Willards Elementary School is to provide all students with a variety of learning experiences that will enable them to be confident, self-directed, lifelong learners. We know that our work will continue as we maintain established practices and look for additional ways to support our "going green" efforts.
TOP FIVE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Waste Free Lunch - Willards originally instituted the waste free lunch monthly as a conscientious effort to cut down on waste. The students and their families have embraced the concept as we now see an increased use of silverware and reusable containers coming from home. In the future, we plan on continuing this program and expanding it on a bi-monthly basis.
Promoting Responsible Transportation - In the Spring of 2018 we hung "No Idle Zones" in our car rider loop to encourage families to turn their vehicles off while waiting during morning drop-off and afternoon dismissal. Along with this, many of our families have begun to car pool in their local communities as well as driving to school.
Outdoor Music Classroom - A new addition of an outdoor music classroom was added during the 2020-2021 school year. This learning space is both fun and functional for all students. This creates a healthy learning environment with outdoor musical instruments.
Healthy Lifestyle Changes - In order to support a healthy environment, students internalized the importance of being active and healthy. Students at Willards continue to participate in many activities that emphasize these goals. Examples of these include a structured recess, Fuel Up after school club, Kids Heart Challenge, and Healthy Minds and Bodies after school club.
Community Garden - In the Spring of 2018, our Green School Committee, PTA and community members created a school vegetable garden that the students, parents, staff and community members regularly plant, maintain and harvest. In addition, this garden provides one of our local businesses with fresh vegetables to use in their restaurant.