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Wards Creek Elementary School
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Mission Statement

At WCES we ensure Achievement, Learning, and Leadership for ALL.

Vision Statement

To build and sustain a culture that provides a safe environment where all stake holders collaborate to ensure growth and achievement for all.

School Essentials

Letter from our Principal

WCES Brochure

Click to find all relevant and need to know information in our Wards Creek Brochure (School Hours and Contact numbers, Cafeteria, HAC/SAC, PTO, and Extended Day—)

Planning to Attend a School Event?

The following forms must be completed prior to school events for entrance to WCES:

School Access Form
District mandated for entrance to the school for any reason.

WCES Event Form
For specific school events – must be filled out for each separate event.

Registration is now open, Click to sign up!

Business Partners

Please contact Ms. Taylor if interested in partnering with WCES. Email: [email protected]

Keep up to date with events on the PTO website: https://www.wardscreekpto.com/

Building a Legacy of Leadership Brick by Brick

Wards Creek Elementary is building a legacy of leadership and we want you to be a part of our ongoing history! We are offering commemorative bricks on our Legacy Walkway in front of our school building. Buy one to honor your current or former student, your family, a great teacher, a community member, alumni, your business or civic organization, or just to support our school. 
Learn more or place your order here.

Schedule & Events

Upcoming Dates

School Hours

  • Arrival – 8:00 am
  • Classes Begin – 8:25 am
  • Dismissal –
    » 2:45 pm – Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
    » 1:45 pm – Wed (early release)

Our Core Values

We believe that:
The Character Counts Pillars of Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring and Citizenship are essential qualities to model and instill in our students.

All individuals are valuable and can make meaningful contributions. Hard work, determination, and perseverance lead to success.

The St. Johns County School District will inspire good character and a passion for lifelong learning in all students, creating educated and caring contributors to the world.

Learn how to access:

  • Clever (Online textbooks and more)
  • Schoology
  • Microsoft Office 365
  • Tech-Talk

School District News

ParentSquare

SJCSD is pleased to launch ParentSquare as our unified communication platform for all schools. This adoption brings a consistent, modern approach to how we share information with families and staff. Learn more!

Guidelines for Generative AI

Please review these important guidelines for student use of generative artificial intelligence.

Extreme Heat Protocols for Schools

When outdoor temperature exceeds 85 degrees, school leaders will monitor and communicate decisions regarding outdoor activities for K-12 Physical Education, K-12 School sponsored activities, recess, and extended day.

Instructional Materials Review - K-12 Health and Physical Education

The St. Johns County School District has begun its review of instructional materials for K-12 Health and Physical Education. These resources are chosen from the list of materials submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

Instructional Materials Review - K-12 English Language Arts

The St. Johns County School District has begun its review of instructional materials for K-12 English Language Arts. These resources are chosen from the list of materials submitted to the Florida Department of Education.

FortifyFL

FortifyFL is a mobile app and web-based tool that allows students, parents, and community members in Florida to anonymously report suspicious activities, potential threats, or safety concerns related to schools. The app immediately forwards these reports to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials for rapid response.

School Access

School access (proceeding past the front office of any school) is required for every individual that is not a staff member of the St. Johns County School District.  This is done through completion of the district’s volunteer application. School access is good for 3 years. For help completing the online application, please call (904) 547-3945.

2025-2026 Bus Schedules

Families who have not yet logged in to the BusPlanner website or the Chipmunk app are strongly encouraged to create an account before the start of the new school year. This will help ensure that you are able to access your child’s 2025-2026 bus schedule when schedules are released during the last week of July 2025.