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![Kindergarten at Canyon Rim - Conventional and Traditional | Enroll Now!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536541/gilbertschoolsnet/pafma6ivd4jecj7whygy/CanyonRimCougarNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536541/gilbertschoolsnet/pafma6ivd4jecj7whygy/CanyonRimCougarNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536541/gilbertschoolsnet/pafma6ivd4jecj7whygy/CanyonRimCougarNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536541/gilbertschoolsnet/pafma6ivd4jecj7whygy/CanyonRimCougarNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536541/gilbertschoolsnet/pafma6ivd4jecj7whygy/CanyonRimCougarNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Enrollment for Kindergarten at Canyon Rim Elementary is now open! CRE has both conventional and Traditional Kindergarten programs available.
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Learn about 2026-2027 Canyon Rim Kindergarten Classrooms!
![13 Facts to Celebrate 113 Years of Gilbert Public Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":512}])
For more than a century, Gilbert Public Schools has grown alongside the community it serves. As GPS marks its 113th year in 2026, here are 13 facts about the district to highlight how it has continually adapted, expanded, and strengthened its commitment to student success while staying rooted in the values that started it all.
![Why Choose GPS: A Kindergarten Experience Centered on Care, Community, and Continuous Learning]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Choosing a Kindergarten is about more than just a location - it’s about care, connection, and a love of learning. Explore how GPS Kindergartens provide children with a welcoming environment, engaging hands-on activities, and a solid academic foundation to begin their school journey with confidence.
![GPS Celebrates 65 Employees Reaching 25 Years of Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767735514/gilbertschoolsnet/zqnkzubvdn9c8hrkd7j5/25YearEmployeeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767735514/gilbertschoolsnet/zqnkzubvdn9c8hrkd7j5/25YearEmployeeThumbnail.png","width":512}])
65 GPS employees were recently honored for reaching a milestone of 25 years of service with the district at a special recognition breakfast. These dedicated GPS Family members were celebrated for their lasting impact on students, schools, and the community.
![Students Take it to the Next Level: Exploring, Testing, and Discovering at Canyon Rim Elementary Science Fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767636794/gilbertschoolsnet/tpy2snqvcfpfgzvrdjtu/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767636794/gilbertschoolsnet/tpy2snqvcfpfgzvrdjtu/ScienceFairThumbnail.png","width":512}])
5th and 6th-grade students at Canyon Rim Elementary put their curiosity to work during the school’s Annual Science Fair. From robots and slime to ice-melting experiments, students explored topics they were interested in, tested their ideas, and shared their discoveries with younger peers. This hands-on learning experience shows how GPS students are building confidence and strong scientific habits while having fun with science.