What an incredible time our students had at this year’s Monster and Mini Monster Days! We are beyond grateful for the amazing support from our community that helped make these special days unforgettable for the kids at Gila Bend Schools. ❤️
A HUGE thank you to our generous donors and supporters:
✨ Gila Bend School Teachers
✨ Gila Bend Community Members
✨ Chartwells
🌟 And an EXTRA SPECIAL thank you to the San Lucy District for their incredible generosity and support! Your contribution helped make this year’s Monster Days truly special for our students, and we are so thankful for your continued kindness and partnership. 💙
We also want to give a very special shoutout to Wendy Gutierrez for all of her hard work, dedication, and planning to make these days such a success. Your efforts brought so much joy and excitement to our students, and we appreciate everything you do! 👏
Thank you all for helping create lasting memories for our kids! #MonsterDays #MiniMonsterDays #GilaBendSchools #CommunitySupport #ThankYou
Please note that the school front office will be CLOSED for the summer due to construction and important safety/security updates.
➡️ All visitors and students should use the WEST DOUBLE DOOR ENTRANCE to enter the building.
📚 Students attending summer programs should enter through those doors and head directly to the cafeteria to meet their teacher.
📍 Need assistance from the front office staff? Staff members will be temporarily relocated to the District Office during construction.
Please see the photos below for entrance directions.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to improve our school facilities! 💙
Gila Bend Schools is excited to provide FREE summer meals for all children ages 0–18! No registration and no cost — just nutritious meals to help keep our kids healthy and energized all summer long. 🍎🥛
📍 Summer Feeding Program
🗓️ May 26 – June 26
📅 Tuesday–Friday
🥣 Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM
🍽️ Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
📌 Location: Gila Bend Schools Cafeteria
🚗 Meal Pick-Up Program
🗓️ Thursdays Only
📅 June 30 – July 21
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 In front of the Old Gym
🥣 Includes 7 breakfasts & 7 lunches with milk
✨ No registration required
✨ Limited quantities available
✨ Open to all children ages 0–18
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends in our community! 💙💛 #GilaBendSchools #SummerMeals #NoChildHungry #CommunitySupport
The 21st CCLC Program is excited to offer FREE summer opportunities for students, families, and community members from May 26 – June 26, 2026! 🎉
🌟 Level Up Learning Camp (Grades 1–12)
🕗 Tuesday–Friday | 8am–12pm
Students can enjoy:
✅ Academic Remediation
✅ STEM Club
✅ Art Club
✅ Drone Technology
✅ Culinary Club
✅ E-Sports
✅ Summer Basketball League
✅ Recreation Center
🍎 Summer Food Program Included!
💪 Open Weight Room
🕕 Tuesday–Friday
⏰ 6am–1pm & 5pm–7pm
Free access to our weight room facilities sponsored by the 21st CCLC Program!
🗣️ Adult Online English Classes
🕗 Tuesday–Friday | 8am–12pm
📍 Rosetta Stone Program
✨ First 9 parents to sign up!
📌 Registration forms are available at the school office.
Let’s make this summer a season of learning, growth, health, and fun! 🌞🎓
#21stCCLC #SummerPrograms #LevelUpLearning #SummerCamp #STEM #FamilyEngagement #CommunityLearning #YouthPrograms #Summer2026 #EducationMatters #HealthyLifestyle #AdultEducation
🎉 Monster Days 2026 are coming up! 🎉
Gila Bend Schools are getting ready for one of our favorite student celebrations of the year—Monster Days! This event is all about recognizing our students’ hard work, creativity, and achievements. 💙
📅 Save the dates:
👾 Mini Monster Day (K–8): May 7
👾 Monster Day (9–12): May 8
We’re looking for community support to help make these days extra special! Donations go toward student awards, prizes, and fun activities.
We’re accepting:
✨ Monetary donations
🍬 Candy or small prizes
🏆 Trophies or award items
Every contribution—big or small—makes a huge difference for our students!
If you have questions, give us a call at (928) 683-2225.
Here is the donation form.
Let’s come together and make Monster Day 2026 unforgettable! 🙌
#GilaBendUSD #MonsterDay2026 #SupportOurStudents #CommunityStrong
You are cordially invited to the most anticipated event of the season…
🎓 Gila Bend High School Class of 2026 Prom 🎓
“Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers”
Join us for an evening of elegance, charm, and unforgettable memories 💐
📅 Saturday, April 18
⏰ 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
📍 Bridgerton Monster Den
Dress in your finest attire and prepare for a night of refinement and celebration ✨
🎟 Tickets available from Ms. Karla or Ms. Wendy
$15 Singles | $25 Couples
Will you be in attendance, dear reader? 💌 #GBHS2026 #PromSeason #LadyWhistledown
Gila Bend Unified School District proudly announces the outstanding achievements of its students and educators at the SARSEF 2026 Science and Engineering Fair! Multiple students and educators earned top honors, showcasing excellence in scientific research, innovation, and academic dedication.
👏 Student Award Recipients:
🥈 Daniyyel Abad (Grade 1) — “My Perfect Boiled Egg” — Second Place
🥈 Adrian Creek & Catlyn Loper (Grade 7) — “Exploring Photosynthesis Through Observable Gas Production” — Second Place
🏆 Kueen Scent Cerilo (Grade 11) — “Light Pollution: Correlation of Stars and Artificial Light” — Second Place + Sponsored Awards in Earth Sciences, Physics & Astronomy, including a personalized tour of the Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab
🏅 Salvador Rodriguez Lule (Grade 10) & David DeMello (Grade 11) — “Tech Bro’s GrowBot: Where Code Meets Nature” — SARSEF Board Award
🌟 McCaelah Carpenter (Grade 11) — “Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder” — Yarda Bujanda Award
🍎 Educator Honorees:
🏆 Melody Love Abad — Gila Bend High School Science Teacher — Educator Award
🏆 Maricel Magno — Gila Bend Middle School Science Teacher — Educator Award
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, curiosity, and dedication of our students and educators. Through SARSEF, students apply classroom learning to real-world challenges while building critical thinking, research, and presentation skills.
We also recognize the invaluable support of teachers, mentors, and families who made these achievements possible. 💙
Gila Bend USD remains committed to fostering academic excellence and inspiring the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators!
#GBUSD #SARSEF2026 #STEM #StudentSuccess #FutureInnovators
We are incredibly proud of our students for their amazing accomplishments at the JAG 2026 Career Development Conference! Their hard work, dedication, and leadership truly shined on the state stage.
🏆 Competition Winners
🥇 Hally Magno – 1st Place, Cover Design
🥇 AJ Alorro – 1st Place, Cover Design Digital
🥇 Johanna Loper – 1st Place, Hospitality Skills (Bed Making)
🥈 McCaelah Carpenter – 2nd Place, Upper Apparel Design
🥉 London Sánchez – 3rd Place, Hospitality Skills (Table Setting)
🌟 Program Achievements
🏅 Community Service Champion
🏅 Career Association of the Year
🥈 Program of the Year – Runner Up
👏 2026–27 JAG LEADS State Officers
• Paloma Martinez Villegas
• Anais Osegueda
A special thank you to Mr. Rubalcava for his dedication, mentorship, and commitment to supporting our students. Your leadership helps make these incredible achievements possible.
We are so proud of these students for representing our school with excellence and leadership! 💙
#JAG #JAGArizona #StudentSuccess #CareerDevelopment #ProudMoment
🌟🎓 Celebrating Our Spring College & Career Fair at Gila Bend High School! 🎓🌟
Yesterday, our students had an incredible opportunity to explore their futures at our Spring College & Career Fair! From higher education and military service to local careers and community organizations, students connected with professionals dedicated to helping them plan their next steps after graduation.
We extend a huge THANK YOU to the outstanding organizations who invested their time in our students:
🎓 Post-Secondary Institutions
University of Arizona
University of Maryland
Western New Mexico University
Grand Canyon University
Tohono O'odham Community College
Estrella Mountain Community College
Central Arizona College
⭐ Military Branches
U.S. Army
U.S. Marines
U.S. Navy
Army National Guard
🏢 Companies & Community Organizations
Gila Bend Fire Department
Gila River Power Station
SRP Fleet Services
Progressive Roofing
Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO)
Department of Corrections
Department of Public Safety (DPS)
Adelante Healthcare
Registrar of Contractors
A very special thank you to Stacie from Successful Impressions for her outstanding planning and organization of this event. Her partnership is truly valued, and we are so grateful for her dedication to creating meaningful opportunities for our students.
Your guidance and commitment make a lasting impact on our students. Thank you for helping our Gila Bend Monsters explore college pathways, career opportunities, and service options!
#GilaBendHighSchool #GilaBendMonsters #CollegeAndCareerReady #FutureFocused #MonsterPride
📖🌟 It’s Book Fair Time at Gila Bend Elementary! 🌟📖
Mark your calendars for March 3–6 and bring the family to our Spring Book Fair!
📚 Students will have an opportunity to attend the Book Fair during the school day.
🕒 Open to the Public:
• Tuesday, March 3rd: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday, March 4th: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday & Friday, March 5th–6th: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Great books, fun finds, and a chance to support our school — we hope to see you there!
More info:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gilabendelementaryschool
#GBES #BookFair #SpringReading
Your hard work makes all the difference. We appreciate you! 💙 #ThankYou #GameReady
Students Salvador Rodriguez and David DeMello truly impressed us with their creativity, innovation, and technical skill as they showcased video games they designed and developed themselves. They also demonstrated an incredible invention — a device that can detect dry soil and automatically water plants! 💧🪴
We are extremely proud of Salvador and David for their dedication and hard work, and for successfully completing the Responsive Web Design Developer Certification. Their future is bright, and we can’t wait to see what they create next!
A huge thank you to their teacher, Mr. Viado, for his guidance, support, and commitment to helping students reach new heights! 👏
#StudentSuccess #CareerTechEd #Innovation #FutureDevelopers #STEM #ResponsiveWebDesign #ProudMoment
Gila Bend Unified School District is pleased to announce the reorganization of the Governing Board leadership at last nights meeting.
✨ Board President: Joanne Carpenter
✨ Board Clerk: Everette Montana Lopez
✨ Board Member: Patricia Riggs
✨ Board Member: Colby Turner
We appreciate the continued dedication and service of our Governing Board and their commitment to supporting our students, staff, and community.
#GilaBendUSD #GoverningBoard #Leadership #Education
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