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    About Thornton Creek

    Thornton Creek Elementary School

    Welcome to Thornton Creek Elementary School! We are a K-5 option school in the Seattle Public School system, located in the View Ridge/Wedgwood neighborhood in northeast Seattle. At Thornton Creek, our learning environment engages students in academically rigorous exploration and discovery through expeditionary learning. Read more about our school's mission, philosophy, history, and governance.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do you know if Thornton Creek is right for your child and your family? These frequently asked questions and answers may help you decide.

    School tours

    Wondering when you can come tour our school? Check the tour schedule.

    Contact us

    Will your child be late or absent?
    Call attendance:
    206-252-5300

    Email: 
    thorntoncreek.attendance@seattleschools.org
    smwesterman@seattleschools.org

     

    School address:
    7712 40th Avenue NE
    Seattle, WA 98115

    Phone numbers:
    Main office: 206-252-5300
    Fax: 206-252-5301

    Email:
    Elona Thompson, Admin SecretaryDesk:
    eethompson@seattleschools.org

    Shannon Westerman, Office Assistant: 
    smwesterman@seattleschools.org

    Principal Douglas Ouellette
    Principal: Douglas Ouellette 
    dcouellette@seattleschools.org

    For a complete list of contacts, visit our staff page.

    Map and Directions
    Visit our Map and Directions page

    Bell Schedule

    Start and End Time:
    7:55 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.

    Early Release Wednesday:
    7:55 a.m. - 1:10 p.m.