
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.
2025-2026
School supply lists
Click on the following links to access the supply list for the upcoming school year:
Registration is now open, Click to sign up!
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
- Optional Teacher Planning Day on August 4, 2025
- Teacher Pre-Planning on August 5, 2025
- Students Report to Class on August 11, 2025
- Labor Day – Student / Teacher Holiday on September 1, 2025
- Interims Issued on September 10, 2025
- Teacher Inservice Day – Student Holiday on September 19, 2025
- First Quarter Ends on October 10, 2025
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.

Featured Links
Parent Links
- Absentee Form (upload excuse notes)
- Attendance email (notify the school if your student will be absent)
- Home Access Center
- School Access Form (district mandated clearance)
- Wards Creek Event Form
- Change of Information form (Make changes to personal information or Emergency Pick Up list)
Important Documents
- Census Information 2020-21
- Class Size Letter 2023-2024
- Economic Security Report Summary
- Elementary Choice Letter 24-25
- Equity Flyer
- Florida Standards Resource for Parent
- HS Volunteer Form
- Parent Handbook 2024-2025
- Parent Letter for Disability Awareness
- PBIS Handbook 2024-2025
- Warrior Orientation 2024-2025
- Required Instruction Letter
- School Safety Letter 2024-25
- Service Animal Policy
- Sheriff Hardwick Letter 2024-25
- SPAR Report
- Student Code of Conduct Letter 2024-2025
- Student Code of Conduct
Learn how to access:
- Clever (Online textbooks and more)
- Schoology
- Microsoft Office 365
- Tech-Talk