Our School

Welcome to Winding Creek Elementary School, Home of the Wolf Pack Pride!

A heartfelt embrace awaits you as you step into the halls of Winding Creek Elementary School! Here, you're not just joining a school; you're becoming an integral part of "The Creek" family, where our shared values of unity and growth thrive.

At Winding Creek, we pride ourselves on nurturing an environment where every individual is cherished, challenged, and celebrated. While we bask in our proud reputation, we persistently seek to evolve, exploring the latest in research and educational strategies. Our goal? To empower each student to emerge from Winding Creek as innovators, collaborators, communicators, critical thinkers, and individuals of exceptional character and resilience.

Critical thinking is our cornerstone. We believe that when children learn to think, there's no challenge insurmountable. Guided by our principles of P.R.I.D.E — Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy — we instill exceptional values that shape outstanding citizens. "Everything we do, we do with... P.R.I.D.E!" echoes as our mantra, guiding our actions each day.

Recognizing the strength of community, we foster robust partnerships with families, for we understand that success is a collective effort. As a member of our Pack, your presence and involvement are cherished! Join us in classrooms, support school initiatives, and engage with our exceptional PTO, whose tireless dedication enriches our school life.

To those already part of The Pack, welcome back! For those new to our area, we eagerly anticipate meeting you and extending our warm embrace as you become cherished members of "The Creek" family.

Welcome, one and all, to a journey of learning, growth, and community at Winding Creek Elementary School!

School Hours

Mission and Vision

Quality Profile

School Improvement Plan

Goal 1: Support high expectations for academic performance and expand opportunities for every student.
- Objective: Stafford County Public Schools will close performance gaps between reporting categories, improving performance for every student.
  - Target 1: By January 2024, pass rates on PALS or MAP assessments for identified subgroups will make the following growth in all grade levels:
    - Pass rate increase
    - 20%-29% 12%+ points
    - 30%-39% 10%+ points
    - 40%-49% 8%+ points
    - 50%-59% 8%+ points
    - 60%-69% 8%+ points
    - 70%-74% 4%+ points
  - Target 2: By May 2024, pass rates for identified subgroups will make the following growth:
    - Fall score increase to
    - 20%-29% 45%+
    - 30%-39% 50%+
    - 40%-49% 55%+
    - 50%-59% 65%+
    - 60%-69% 75%+
    - 70%-74% 78%+
Goal 2: Ensure every student, staff, and family member receives a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment in our schools.
- Objective: Ensure all students and staff are physically, mentally, and emotionally safe in their learning and working environments.
  - Target 1: Increase the return rate of the staff climate survey to exceed the district goal of 40%.
Goal 3: Ensure every student, staff, and family member receives a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment in our schools.
- Objective: Ensure all students and staff are physically, mentally, and emotionally safe in their learning and working environments.
  - Target 1: By the end of the first semester, chronic absenteeism will be reduced by 10%.
  - Target 2: By the end of the second semester, chronic absenteeism will be no more than 13%.

PAW Pride

What is it?

Students throughout the school may earn "Golden Paw" stickers for following the rules all around the building.

How can they earn a "Golden Paw?

When a child earns a "Golden Paw" sticker, they bring that sticker back to their classroom teacher.

What happens with the "Golden Paws" when they earn them?

Classroom teachers will place them on the "Winding Creek Golden Paws" poster on their classroom door. One class in each grade level will earn a prize for having the most paws each month.

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