Winding Creek Elementary Opens in West Roseville Welcoming 460+ Students

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Roseville City School District's newest campus welcomes 462 TK-5 Dragonflies as West Roseville continues to grow

Roseville, Calif. – Roseville City School District's (RCSD) newest elementary school, Winding Creek, will open its doors to students for the first time Thursday, August 6, 2026. Approximately 462 transitional kindergarten through 5th grade students will be welcomed on the first day of school with a red carpet, balloons, and with performances and assistance provided by the West Park High School band and cheer students.

giant painted mural "SOAR" dragonflies

Winding Creek Elementary Location

Located at 1135 Celebrate Drive in West Roseville, Winding Creek is RCSD's 22nd school site and the seventh to open west of Fiddyment in the last 18 years. With more than 12,800 students, the District continues its commitment to quality education while keeping pace with the growth of the community. At full capacity, Winding Creek will serve up to 650 students and at full build-out, the District expects to reach 23 schools and 16,000 students.

Designed with Intent

Through a design-build partnership with HMC Architects and Balfour Beatty Construction, Winding Creek, the district's first two-story campus, was uniquely designed with the intent to create a safe, welcoming and innovative environment for students, staff and the community.

"We open more than a school – we open a place where every child will be known, supported, and inspired to grow," said Principal Susanna Ramirez. "This beautiful campus represents our shared commitment to building a future filled with opportunity, belonging, and "Success for All at the Creek"!"

playground and field view including 2-story campus building

About Roseville City School District

RCSD serves more than 12,800 preschool through eighth grade students in 22 (Winding Creek Elementary opening fall 2026) unique schools. By offering specialized programs such as International Baccalaureate (IB), GATE, AVID, Career Technical Education (CTE) courses, art, and music education, the District focuses on maximizing student achievement while exceeding parents' expectations. To learn more, visit rcsdk8.org.

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