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
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. We want all friends and family to be included, so please spread the word!
Click here to learn more or place your order.
School Supply Lists are available below in our Featured Links section or on the Registration Page.
School Events
The following forms must be completed prior to school events for entrance to WCES:
- District mandated for entrance to the school for any reason.
- For specific school events – must be filled out for each seperate event.
Business Partners
Please contact Bill Beringer if interested in partnering with WCES
Email – [email protected]
Wards Creek currently has additional VPK spots available. If you are interested, please email Tammy Stewart and/or Virginia Hooks
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
Extended Day
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
- 12:55 pm – Wed (10/14-12/16)
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.
A caring and compassionate learning environment will support the needs of the whole child and inspire all to reach their full potential.
Leaders are life-long learners
Featured Links
Parent Links
2020-2021 School Supplies
Important Documents
- Student Code of Conduct 2020-2021
- Student Code of Conduct Letter 2020-21
- Parent Handbook 2020-21
- PBS Handbook 2020-21
- Equity Flyer 2019-20
- Florida Standards Resource for Parent
- Observation Policy
- Service Animal Policy
- Shared Parental Responsibility Policy
- SPAR Report
- HS Volunteer Form
- Economic Security Report 2020-21
- Class Size Letter 2020-21
- School Safety Letter 2020-21
- Sheriff Shoar Letter 2020-21
- Elementary Choice Notification 2020-21
- Census Information 2020-21
- Parent Letter for Disability Awareness
- Spring Testing Window 2020-21
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 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.
School District News
Resources for Parents
FAQ for Emergency Order 2021-EO-02 (Spring 2021 Assessments, Promotion, Retention, Graduation, VPK)
The SJCSD Guidance Department has provided an FAQ to answer common questions about Executive Order Number 2021-EO-02 which was recently issued by the Florida Department of Education. The FAQ discusses the impact Executive Order 2021-EO-02 will have on assessments, promotion, retention, graduation, and VPK.
ESE Parent Advisory Meetings
"Solutions to Help Children Cope with Stress" on Apr. 6
On April 6th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm, the ESE Parent Advisory will welcome Dr. Thomas Romero and Dr. Alexis Romero for a virtual discussion titled "Solutions to Help Children Cope with Stress."
Join the meeting online via Microsoft Teams
or join via phone by dialing 1-904-420-0831 and then entering the conference ID: 902 598 613#