Mission Statement

The mission of Wilson High School is to empower all students with the skills and knowledge to become independent learners and achieve measurable success.

Vision Statement

Wilson High School will become a flagship school where stakeholders work as a collaborative and supportive community to ensure academic excellence for all students.

History

Woodrow Wilson Senior High School has been making historic changes since the late 1930’s. Its door first opened in 1937 in what is now El Sereno Middle School located on Eastern Ave. Our original colors were Purple and Gold which changed to Blue and Gold in the 1950's. Classes were separated into winter and summer classes and took place in tents and old bungalows. The first gym was built right before World War II and was completed in 1942. The first class to graduate was in the winter of 1940 with a class of 40 students. Since opening its first doors, we have had a total of 12 principals Angus L. Cavanagh being our first and Ursula Rosin is acting principal.

In 1970, Woodrow Wilson Senior High School moved to its campus to the top of Multhnomah St. On a clear day to the south, you can see Catalina Island and to the north Mt. Baldy. Once Wilson opened its new doors, it became the major landmark of El Sereno. Woodrow Wilson Senior High School was designed by California architect Paul Williams. It became the first 5 story high school in the district. It was originally designed to accomodate handicapped students, providing elevators and escalators in our buildings.

Many people wonder why our mascot is a mule and what led us to that choice. There are actually two reasons, the first is that the original Wilson High School was built on a mule farm and the second is President Woodrow Wilson's assocation with the democratic party.

	Wilson Fight Songs
	WASC Report 2003
	Focus on Learning
	Wilson Single School Plan

	Past Principals 1. 1939 - 1943 Mr. Angus L. Cavanagh 2. 1943 - 1956 Mrs. Florence J. Seaman 3. 1956 - 1967 Dr. Attilio Parisi 4. 1967 - 1972 Mr. Donald Skinner 5. 1972 - 1976 Mr. McConaghy 6. 1976 - 1984 Mr. Don W. Hahn 7. 1984 - 1990 Mr. Joseph Rao 8. 1990 - 1995 Mr. Ramon Castillo 9. 1995 - 1998 Ms. Ina Roth 10. 1998 - 2001 Mrs. Marcella Contreras 11. 2002 - 2005 Mr. Phillip Naimo 12. 2005-2009 Mr. Roberto A. Martinez 13. 2009-present Ms. Ursula Rosin