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
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.
Business Partners
Please contact Michael 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.
2022-2023
School supply lists
Click on the following links to access the supply list for the upcoming school year:
23-24 VPK Lottery
Sign-ups for VPK Lottery start Monday, February 6th and end March 3rd.
Our 2022-23 VPK program is full. You can join our waitlist on the VPK page. However, please note that we do not anticipate any openings.
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 —
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)
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.
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
Student/Parent Covid Information & Protocols for 2022-2023
REMINDER: Review the Health Questionnaire daily with your student.
For the 2022-2023 SY, please refer to the St. Johns County School District Illness Guidelines found here: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/health/illness/ for general health concerns related to your child.
There is no longer a dedicated district COVID hotline. For all future COVID-related testing, questions, or concerns, please consult your child’s pediatrician for guidance and recommendations.
Should the pediatrician recommend your child stay home from school, please notify your child’s teacher(s) of their upcoming absence. Upon return to school, a parent or doctor’s note must be provided to excuse the absence.
St. Johns County School District will no longer provide exposure notifications for the upcoming school year.
Please refer to our district website for any covid-related information and updates: https://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/covid-19
Featured Links
Parent Links
- Attendance email (notify the school if your student will be absent)
- Home Access Center
- Wards Creek Event Form
- 21-22 School Year Parent Input Survey
Important Documents
- Census Information 2020-21
- Class Size Letter 2022-2023
- Economic Security Report Summary
- Elementary Choice Letter 22-23
- Equity Flyer
- Florida Standards Resource for Parent
- HS Volunteer Form
- Parent Handbook 2022-2023
- Parent Letter for Disability Awareness
- PBIS Handbook 2022-2023
- PK-K Orientation 2022-2023
- Required Instruction Letter
- School Safety Letter 2022-23
- Service Animal Policy
- Sheriff Hardwick Letter 2022-23
- SPAR Report
- Student Code of Conduct Letter 2022-2023
- Student Code of Conduct 2022-2023
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.
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
"Improving Mental Wellness in Children and Families" Online Discussion on April 4
Please join the St. Johns County School District's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Advisory Committee for a virtual discussion on "Improving Mental Wellness in Children and Families." The discussion will be held virtually in Microsoft Teams and will be presented by Dr. Francesca M. Varallo Sims and Jarvis Paul Ramil from Baptist Health And Wolfson Children's Hospital.