Sugar Creek Elementary

  • 965 Ashworth Rd

    Waukee, IA 50263

  • Contact: 515.987.2786

    Attendance: 515.954.4530

  • School Time: 8:50 a.m. – 3:40 p.m.

    Early Dismissal: 1:40 p.m.

  • Today is Day 4
Sugar Creek

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Elizabeth Griesel
Principal
Administration, Principals
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Meghan Price
Assistant Principal
Administration
Carla Lane
Building Secretary
Office Team
Kaitlyn Timbo
Nurse
Nurse, Office Team

Get to know Principal Griesel

My name is Liz Griesel, and I’m proud to serve the students and staff as the Principal of Sugar Creek Elementary.  At Sugar Creek, we strive to meet our District’s mission of focusing on the joy of learning and growth for everyone through innovative educational experiences, optimizing individual learning, and creating potential for success in a global community.

I joined the Waukee School District in 2018, as an assistant principal at Eason and Maple Grove Elementary Schools.  In 2022, I had the opportunity to open Waukee’s 10th elementary school, Sugar Creek, as our principal.  Previous to joining the Waukee CSD family, I served as a curriculum coordinator, instructional coach, and middle school teacher in Des Moines Public Schools.  I completed my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Drake University and my Ph.D. at Iowa State University.

I enjoy working and living in our District.  My husband owns a landscaping business, and our three kids attend school in the District. We take great pride in our community and are grateful for the many opportunities and friendships that we have here!

Lunch & Recess Schedule

Lunch

  • 11:10 - 11:30 a.m. – Second Grade

  • 11:15 - 11:35 a.m. – Fourth Grade

  • 11:35 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. – First Grade

  • 12:05 - 12:25 p.m. – Fifth Grade

  • 12:30 - 12:50 p.m. – Third Grade

  • 12:50 - 1:15 p.m. – Kindergarten

A.M. Recess

  • 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. – First Grade

  • 10:40 - 10:55 a.m – Kindergarten

Lunch Recess

  • 11:10 - 11:30 a.m. – Second Grade

  • 11:35 - 11:55 a.m. – Fourth Grade

  • 12:00 - 12:20 p.m. – First Grade

  • 12:25 - 12:45 p.m. – Fifth Grade

  • 12:50 - 1:10 p.m. – Third Grade

  • 1:15 - 1:35 p.m. – Kindergarten

P.M. Recess

  • 1:35 - 1:50 p.m. – Fourth Grade

  • 1:55 - 2:10 p.m. – Fifth Grade

  • 2:10 - 2:25 p.m. – Kindergarten

  • 2:30 - 2:45 p.m. – Third Grade

  • 2:50 - 3:05 p.m. – Second Grade

  • 3:10 - 3:25 p.m. – First Grade

The Family Info Hub

Whether you’ve been a family in the district for several years or this is your first year enrolling a student, this is a great place for you to find information that will be helpful for:

  • Checking student schedules
  • Paying fees
  • Receiving communication from the teacher, building, and district
  • Adding money to lunch accounts
  • Monitoring your student’s one-to-one device

Check it out