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  • Please confirm your address is in our district boundaries by checking our WCSD Street Listing.  Visit our New Student Enrollment page for information on registering with Walnut Creek School District. 

  • Absences can be reported by emailing jlouie@walnutcreeksd.org, or calling 925/944-6822 x3002, with a detailed message why your student will be late or absent.

    The Walnut Creek School District encourages every student to attend school every day.  School attendance has a direct impact on student achievement.  To avoid unnecessary absences, please follow these tips:

    • Only miss school due to illness such as vomiting, diarrhea, or fever within the last 24 hours
    • Schedule medical appointments and extended trips when school is not in session
    • If your child seems anxious about going to school, talk to the teacher, principal, or your doctor for advice
  • Our elementary school day typically begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 2:30 p.m., with late start Wednesdays. Transitional Kindergarten typically begins at 8:10 a.m. and ends at 11:40 pm, with late start Wedensdays. For specific days and times, please see our Bell Schedule.

    After-school programs are available for families needing extended care.  Contact your school for more information.

  • CDE defines ELOP as a before-schol, after-school or non-school day learning program for grades TK-6th which focuses on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.  Visit our Extendend Learning Opportunity Program page.

  • For our guidelines on cell phones, smart watches, and other mobile devices, please review our policy Mobile Communication Devices (BP 5131.8).

  • All students get one free breakfast and one free lunch. If a student wishes to purchase Ala Carte items, or a second meal, they must have money in their Titan account.  Please visit our Child Nutrition Services page to set up or add money to your Titan account, view lunch menus, and learn more.

  • Students may only have medications at school with the appropriate form completed & signed by their physician.  This applies to both prescription and over-the-counter medications. Forms may be found on our Student Health information page. Still have questions? Contact our district nurse.