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![Canyon Rim Girl student writing with a marker.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1707328177/gilbertschoolsnet/f8jtbo0sanyfjrtnroa2/FORMATED-2324_CanyonRim_Campus_Students_Teachers-147.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1707328177/gilbertschoolsnet/f8jtbo0sanyfjrtnroa2/FORMATED-2324_CanyonRim_Campus_Students_Teachers-147.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1707328177/gilbertschoolsnet/f8jtbo0sanyfjrtnroa2/FORMATED-2324_CanyonRim_Campus_Students_Teachers-147.png","width":800}])
Canyon Rim offers both Traditional and Conventional classrooms from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. In a Traditional classroom desks all face the front of the room, and the Traditional curriculum is delivered primarily through whole-group instruction.
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We offer Oceanography Club for 5th Graders, STUCO Club for 4th-6th Graders, Yearbook Club for 5th & 6th Graders, Recorder Club, Running Club for 2nd-6th Graders, and Junior Choir for 1st-3rd Graders and Senior Choir for 4th-6th Graders.
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Take a look inside Canyon Rim Elementary and learn about our Cougar Family.
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Canyon Rim offers three different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Canyon Rim has Advantage Preschool, Building Blocks Preschool, and Kindergarten Prep.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. At Canyon Rim we offer before and after school programs for our students.
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![Budget Override Continuation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1721672773/gilbertschoolsnet/bxk6scy21kk4tebl5qfd/BudgetOverrideGraphicSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1721672773/gilbertschoolsnet/bxk6scy21kk4tebl5qfd/BudgetOverrideGraphicSquare.png","width":512}])
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the existing budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since the 2020/21 school year.
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Ensuring the safety of all students and staff is a top priority for Gilbert Public Schools. To safeguard the school communities, the Safety and Security team works diligently to create a safe and secure environment for all 26 elementary schools.
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School social workers are essential to the overall well-being of students, offering support designed to give students, teachers, and parents the necessary tools so students can focus on learning.
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Gilbert Public Schools welcomed over 190 teachers new to GPS into its classrooms for the 2024-25 school year.Members in this year's cohort of new teachers share their insights into their experience so far.
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The application portal for free and reduced lunch for the 2024/25 school year is now open.
As a reminder, a new meal application is required every year to determine eligibility for the current school year.
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Gilbert Public Schools appoints six principals for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
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Free Summer Meals! For kids and teens 18 years old and younger We provide FREE, HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS meals to be consumed on-site. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.75 and lunch for $4.75 (CASH ONLY). All sites closed 4th July.
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GPS recognizes the hard work and dedication of employees across all positions with its annual Employee of the Year Awards.