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Wards Creek Elementary School
Students use Clever to access Schoology, Office 365, and other links for students. For online textbooks, students in grades K-5 use Clever.

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

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.

Important Dates from the Transportation Department

Please take note of the following important dates from the Transportation Department leading up to the start of school.

Summer BreakSpot Free Meals for Kids & Teens

Summer BreakSpot offers balanced breakfasts, lunches, snacks or dinners at no cost for kids 18 and under. Meals will be served on site, at no cost, at places like parks, libraries, schools, and churches.

Summer 2025 High School Facility Use

In an effort to promote community health and well-being this summer, SJCSD will open its high school facilities to the public on select Wednesday evenings throughout the summer. Due to ongoing athletic field turf renovations, Ponte Vedra High School’s facilities will not be available. View the flyer for details.

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 end of the 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.