Willow River Elementary
Parent Group

Welcome to Willow River Parent Group

The Willow River (WRPG) is OPEN to ANY and ALL school parents, guardians, staff members, and concerned citizens residing in the school’s attendance area.  Any of the above in attendance, at a scheduled meeting, is considered a voting member.  As a group, our focus is to help raise funds and help organize volunteers to support programs that directly benefit the students of our school.  We promote progressive actions for continuous improvements at the school to support the whole child. Our entire program is run by and with the help of our fabulous volunteers and there are many ways for you to volunteer and be active in the group. Volunteering is a great way to get familiar with our school, our programs, and one another. 

Meetings for the 2022-23 school year will take place in the Media Center from 7:15-8:00 a.m. the second Thursday of every month beginning in September and ending in June.

Stay connected through our Facebook page @willowriverparentgroup


Below is a list of the activities Parent Group has been involved in:

All School Picnic/Carnival –  This celebration happens at the closing of the school year.  The picnic is held during student’s lunch break, followed by some outdoor activities (weather permitting).  Typically this event includes carnival style treats and games. Ways to support this event can include manning a dunk tank, supplying snacks, or helping out at a tattoo station.

Art Adventure – A program through the Minneapolis Institute of Art, designed to teach kids visual literacy and critical thinking skills in a fun and energizing way.

Book Fair (Scholastic) – These book fairs are held during fall and spring conferences to allow students to select books with their parents. Teachers can also make “wish lists” for families to purchase books for a teacher’s classroom. At any time, you can place an order online at www.scholastic.com and select Willow River School and your child’s teacher, to earn credits for our school.

Camp St.Croix – An overnight field trip for all fifth graders to Camp St. Croix. Through this experience, students are provided opportunities to learn about the environment, build teamwork, enhance self-confidence and get hands-on experience with nature.

Field Trips – WRPG provides $10 per student for fields trips throughout the school year.

Fifth Grade Farewell –  Organized by WRPG to commemorate achievements of 5th graders.

Music and Art Show – The Art Show is held in the spring and a great chance for kids to showcase their artistic skills through art projects and talent show.

Prairie Fire Theater – Prairie Fire Theater is a professional theater group based out of Baxter, MN. The group provides a director, scripts and costuming to support a student play. Casting for the production is on a Monday evening followed by nightly practice culminating in a live performance Friday during school for students to view, and in the evening for parents. 

Staff Appreciation/Parent Teacher Conferences – WRPG provides meals and snacks to show appreciation for our hardworking teachers and staff.

Teacher Requests – We support requests from teachers for educational materials, computer accessories, software, new supplies.

Young Authors Day – Young Author’s Day is an all-school event where students share books they have written in class, with mixed-grade small groups.  WRPG provides a book for each student to take home.