Walker Elementary
Welcome to Walker Elementary - 2025–2026 School Year
🚪 Doors Open: 7:15 AM
📚 School Day Begins: 7:45 AM
🚗 Dismissal/Pick-Up: 3:15 PM and on Wednesdays at 1:50PM
Visitor & Drop-Off Procedures
For the safety of all Wildcats, all visitors must check in at the front office and present a driver’s license or state-issued ID to receive a Visitor’s Badge. This applies any time you are on campus.
🚪 Doors open at 7:15 a.m. Please do not drop students off before this time, as there is no supervision.
⏰ School begins at 7:45 a.m. If you arrive at 7:46 or later, please park and check your child in at the office so they can be marked tardy.
🚗 Morning drop-off: All students will be dropped off through the car line to keep traffic moving safely and efficiently. If you would like to meet with your child’s teacher or an administrator, please call the office to schedule a meeting.
Thank you for following these safety procedures—they help us keep mornings safe and smooth for all students.
📋 Walker Student Check-In & Check-Out
🚪 When arriving to check your child in or out:
- 1️⃣ 📱 Scan the QR Code and fill out the form to sign in/out.
- 2️⃣ 🔘 Press the button to call the office.
⏰ Early check-out ends at 2:40 PM (Mon–Tue–Thu–Fri) and 1:30 PM on Wednesdays.
🪪 Please have your photo ID ready to show at the door.
Car Line: Drop-Off Zone Procedures
Bus Information: Sign Up for Bus Quest
School Communication & Text Alerts
📢 Walker Text Alerts
All students automatically have one guardian phone number that receives text alerts.
If you would like to add more numbers for Walker and/or district text alerts, please fill out the form linked below. Enter student’s name in the last field.
Back to School To Dos
Free and Reduced Lunch Application
We encourage all families to apply for free and reduced-price lunches 🍎—even if you think you may not qualify. Your application benefits both your family and our school 🏫.
Why Apply?
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💵 Save Money: Approved families receive meals at no cost or a reduced price.
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📈 Support Our School: More qualifying students means more funding for programs, resources, and opportunities for all Wildcats.
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⏱️ Quick & Confidential: The application is simple, and your information stays private.
Every application helps 🤝. Even if you’re unsure about eligibility, applying is worth it—you’ll be supporting your child ❤️ and our entire school community 🌟.
Thank you for helping us give every student the best possible year!
Step 1: Fill out Free & Reduced Lunch Forms
Step 2: Pay Fees Online for School Supplies, Fill out AUA & Protection Plan
Step Two
School Fees & Supplies
The $40 School Supply Fee covers all classroom supplies and a school t-shirt. Pay online using the link below, and be sure to include your child’s name, grade, and t-shirt size in the description box.
Students will also need:
🎧 Headphones
💧 Water bottle
🎒 Backpack (no wheels)
Chromebooks
📋 Complete the Acceptable Use Agreement (AUA) so your child can receive their Chromebook: 👉 Complete AUA Form (Students will not be able to use a Chromebook without this form filled out)
💻 Purchase Chromebook Protection Plan – $20 to cover potential repair costs.
Payment options:
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Cash, check, or money order before October 1 or within two weeks of enrollment (checks payable to Springdale Public Schools)
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Online payment – include your child’s name and grade in the description box
Step 3: Join PTA: Parent–Teacher Association (PTA) Needs YOU!
🤝 What is PTA?
The Parent Teacher Association connects families, students, teachers, and administrators to support student success and promote family engagement.
💡 Why Join?
PTA is your chance to share ideas and concerns, work with school staff, and help create the best environment for our children. We meet monthly to discuss what matters most—our Wildcats!
Step 4: Need After School Child Care? Sign Up for The After School Program
🌟 After School Program
Since 1992, we’ve partnered with the Springdale School District to offer safe, fun after-school care 🏫 from dismissal to 6 PM, Mon–Fri.
📍 Locations: At Walker
☀️ Summer & holiday break care also available
💲 Fees
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📝 Annual Registration: $75/child
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📅 Weekly: 1 child – $75 | 2 – $145 | 3 – $195 | 4 – $260
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⏳ Drop-in: $30/day per child
Step 5: Interested in STEM Clubs Three Days a Week (M, T, Th)? Sign up for ROAR
Does Your Child Need an Immunization?
The deadline for students to receive required immunizations is Wednesday, October 1, 2025. To support you in meeting this requirement, please see this link below.

