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Welcome Back to Black Creek Elementary!

We're Excited to Welcome You Back!

At Black Creek Elementary, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Our Core Values

  • 🛡️ Safe

  • ❤️ Loved

  • 🌱 Growing

School Year: 2026–2027

Meet Our Principal

Mrs. Atkinson

Principal

Mrs. Atkinson is excited to welcome students and families back for another amazing school year. She looks forward to partnering with families to help every child succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

School Hours

Student Arrival

  • Car riders may be dropped off between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m.

  • Students arriving before 7:00 a.m. should be enrolled in before-school care.

Breakfast

  • Breakfast is available for all students.

Instruction Begins

  • Students should be in their classrooms and ready to learn by the start of the instructional day.

Early Dismissal

  • Students who need to leave early should be checked out through the front office before the designated cutoff time.

Safety First

Student safety is our highest priority.

Please help us by:

  • Following all traffic patterns during arrival and dismissal.

  • Using designated drop-off and pick-up locations.

  • Driving slowly and watching carefully for students and staff.

  • Following directions from school staff and crossing guards.

  • Keeping emergency contact information current.

Together, we can ensure a safe school environment for everyone.

Free Breakfast & Lunch

Great news!

All students receive FREE breakfast and lunch.

Parents are encouraged to:

  • Complete any required meal forms.

  • Review menus with their students.

  • Encourage healthy meal choices each day.

Important Dates

Please check the school calendar for:

  • Meet the Teacher

  • First Day of School

  • Holidays

  • Teacher Workdays

  • Early Release Days

  • School Events

(You can also link to your downloadable school calendar here.)

Morning Drop-Off Procedures

To help mornings run smoothly:

  • Arrive during designated drop-off times.

  • Stay in the car rider line.

  • Have students ready to exit quickly.

  • Pull forward as directed by staff.

  • Remain patient and follow all traffic directions.

Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe.

Panther Pride

At Black Creek Elementary we are:

  • Respectful

  • Responsible

  • Safe

  • Ready to Learn

Every student is encouraged to demonstrate Panther Pride each day.

Every Day Counts

At Black Creek Elementary we are:

  • SAFE

  • LOVED

  • LEARNING

Regular attendance is essential for student success. Every day at school provides valuable learning opportunities that cannot be replaced.

Vacation Reminder

Please plan family vacations around the school calendar whenever possible. Consistent attendance helps students stay on track academically and socially.

Stay Connected

For the latest updates, announcements, and important information, please stay connected through:

  • School website

  • Parent communication app

  • School social media

  • Email and phone notifications

Stronger Together

Partners in Student Success

We can't wait for an amazing school year with our Black Creek Elementary families!

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