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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 News

Letter from our Principal

WCES Brochure

Find all relevant and need to know information in our Wards Creek Brochure (linked above) — Contains Information about the follow: School Hours and Contact, Numbers, Cafeteria, HAC/SAC, PTO, and Extended Day —

Business Partners

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

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.

Please add your information to this Sign-Up Genius list. 
Families will be notified to register should an opening become available.

24-25 Wards Creek VPK 

Wards Creek VPK is a full day, blended program with limited space. Monthly fee is $350; There is also a $100 registration fee. Please use this link to add your child’s name to the wait list

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

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

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.

School Access

This is just a reminder that anyone (parent, guardian, friend, neighbor, aunt, uncle) must have school access to attend an event at Wards Creek Elementary, have lunch with a student and/or attend an awards assembly. If you have not already done so, please complete the School Access Form. The process for approval may take up to 4 weeks, so please fill out the application sooner than later for any guests that would like to have school access. Once the application is approved, school access will be valid for three years.

Stargazing event QR code

3rd - 5th Grade students and their families Reserve your spots now!

The Ancient City Astronomy Club (ACAC) will be bringing their telescopes and knowledge to share with all. Cadets from the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) will host an indoor rocketry station and more. If you own a telescope, you’re welcome to bring it! Or perhaps a camping chair to just sit and relax.

What: Stargazing event
Where: Wards Creek Elementary
When: November 8th, 6 pm – 8 pm (rain or shine, in case of inclement weather, all activities will take place indoors)
Who: 3rd – 5th grade students and their families (limited to 300 attendees)
How much: Free but please consider making a donation to support our STEM program

Learn how to access:

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

FortifyFL App

FortifyFL is a website and app developed at the direction of the Florida Legislature. Any student, educator, parent or member of the public can report school safety concerns directly to law enforcement and school administrators anonymously and easily through the FortifyFL app or getfortifyfl.com.

School District News

"IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process" Virtual Discussion on October 1

Please join us on October 1, 2024, from 6pm to 7:30pm for a virtual discussion titled "IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Process." The discussion will include an informative session on IEPs, where experts from FDLRS will guide you through the key aspects of the IEP process and provide guidance on confidently navigating your child's educational path.

Learn more about this event

IEP 101: Understanding the IEP Proces Flyer