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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.

Principal's Corner

Updated Aug 7 2024

Cougar Families,

Welcome to the new school year! Please take a moment to browse our new school website with helpful information and resources for all of our students and families.

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District

Budget Override Continuation

Gilbert Public Schools Athletic Director Steve McDowell receiving plaque for AIAAA Hall of Fame

GPS Athletic Director Steve McDowell Inducted into AIAAA Hall of Fame

Congratulations to Gilbert Public Schools Athletic Director Steve McDowell on being inducted into the AIAAA (Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Hall of Fame.

Important Information

Schedules

Elementary Start & End Times

Bell Schedules:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
8:10 am – 2:55 pm

Wednesday Early Release:
8:10 am – 1:55 pm

Half Days:
8:10 am – 11:55 am

Lunch Schedule - By Grade

Students are allotted 40-minute lunch periods including recess. The times listed below indicate when students are in the cafeteria. All students are at recess first and then lunch.

Grade	Lunch Time
PreK	11:15-11:55
Kindergarten	11:50-12:30
1^stGrade	11:50-12:30
2^nd Grade	12:20-1:00
3^rd Grade	11:10-11:50
4^th Grade	11:20-12:00
5^th Grade	11:40-12:20
6^th Grade	12:00-12:40

Health Office

Nurses Office

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About Health Services

Gilbert Public Schools has nurse coverage and health assistants in all of our schools available to assist students with illness and injury-related problems. In addition, we also conduct health screenings, assist students and families with referrals for health-related service, follow-up, and act as a health education resource for students, their families, and our staff.

Before attending our campuses during this time please remember to:

Stay home when sick
Wearing a face covering is optional
Wash hands regularly, and use hand sanitizer

Thank you for your continued support!

The updated guidance from the CDC for the COVID virus is the same for all respiratory illnesses. Please use this link to access guidance and see your healthcare provider for any additional questions.

Health Forms

Health Forms

TipLine

What is the Tip Line?

The GPS Tip Line was designed to promote school and student safety and well-being. The Tip Line is designed to provide students and parents with a safe and confidential way to report a threat or potential threat to a student or the school. It also provides information on other topics which may affect our students, staff, or schools.

See Something? Say Something?

Tip Line School Safety Confidential Tip Line Keep Your School Safe! Gilbert Public Schools — If you think or know that someone is carrying a weapon, drugs, or alcohol on school property, send an anonymous tip now to keep your school safe! You do not have to provide your name.

Submit an Anonymous Tip

If this is an emergency, please dial 911.

Any concerns needing immediate attention after school hours should be reported to the police department.

IMPORTANT: Before submitting your tip please use the Organization drop-down to select a school. Your tip can still be anonymous but we do need to know what school you are referring to so we can take action - Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Full Calendar

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Sep 18 2024

Early Release - Students Dismissed at 1:55 pm

all day

Sep 18 2024

Kona Ice Day at Lunch

all day

Sep 19 2024

Half Day - Students Dismissed at 11:55 AM

all day

Sep 19 2024

Parent Teacher Conferences - Half Day

all day

Sep 20 2024

Half Day - Students Dismissed at 11:55 AM

all day

Volunteering

Gilbert Public Schools appreciates your interest in becoming a volunteer at our schools. Our parent volunteers are an invaluable resource for our campuses.

Field Trip Chaperone Volunteers - If you are not a current Gilbert Public Schools employee or the parent/legal guardian of a student participating in a field trip, you are required to obtain a Level One IVP fingerprint clearance prior to participating as a field trip chaperone. This process can take about a month, so please ensure you submit your volunteer application with this in mind. Please complete the Volunteer position application by selecting the application button below. Please indicate the campus of the student field trip in which you wish to participate so that the campus can follow up on your application. You will need to provide two personal references. Once your GPS volunteer application has been processed, you will be contacted by someone from the district’s Office of Talent Management Department with information regarding an appointment to apply for your fingerprint clearance card. There will be no cost to you for your appointment to obtain your IVP fingerprint clearance.

Classroom Parent/Guardian Volunteers - If you are an occasional parent/legal guardian classroom or field trip volunteer, fingerprint clearance is not required. If you regularly volunteer in the classroom and work with students, you are required to obtain a Level One IVP fingerprint clearance. This process can take about a month, so please ensure you submit your volunteer application with this in mind. Please complete the Volunteer position application by selecting the application button below. Please indicate the campus at which you wish to volunteer so that the campus can follow up on your application. You will need to provide two personal references. Once your GPS volunteer application has been processed, you will be contacted by someone from the district’s Office of Talent Management Department with information regarding an appointment to apply for your fingerprint clearance card. There will be no cost to you for your appointment to obtain your IVP fingerprint clearance.

Submit an application for the District Wide volunteer position.

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Health Office

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About Health Services

Health Forms

TipLine

What is the Tip Line?

See Something? Say Something?

Submit an Anonymous Tip

If this is an emergency, please dial 911.

IMPORTANT: Before submitting your tip please use the Organization drop-down to select a school. Your tip can still be anonymous but we do need to know what school you are referring to so we can take action - Thank you.

Upcoming Events

Volunteering

Gilbert Public Schools appreciates your interest in becoming a volunteer at our schools. Our parent volunteers are an invaluable resource for our campuses.