Recently highlighted as an important resource to support local families, Willow Creek Elementary announced that Willow Creek State Preschool is now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year (updates found here): Promoting an ongoing commitment to early education by linking early learning and the school's location; continuing to focus on early-learning-related programs; supporting the school's efforts to provide educational opportunities beyond K-8 for all children; and maintaining an emphasis on the school's ability to serve young children and continue its K-8 community involvement.

Q1. Do students from different grades get to share the same campus at Willow Creek Elementary?

Ans. Yes, Willow Creek Elementary serves grades K-8 with one campus, allowing students a longer continuous educational experience.

Q2. Do larger towns have larger class sizes while Willow Creek Elementary has a smaller class size? Ans. In fact, large towns tend to have larger numbers of total students, causing their respective classes to be large. Conversely, Willow Creek’s smaller student population will have smaller class sizes with staff and students more familiar with one another.

Q3. Will living in a rural community impact my commute or transportation for school?

Ans. Yes, if you live outside of Montague, your family will need to carefully consider your distance from Willow Creek, road access and availability of bus service when selecting a rural school.

Q4. What types of activities will I and the other parents inquire about prior to enrollment?

Ans. Parents often inquire about after-school programs, student clubs, upper grade athletics, seasonal events or how participation has varied each year.

Q5. What are some reasons that some families may choose to attend Willow Creek Elementary versus other schools?

Ans. Families may appreciate having a single school campus for all their children, siblings being able to experience the same culture within a school, and fewer changes in schools leading up to entering high school.