Looking for a fun way to stay active, connect with others, and enjoy some friendly competition? Join us for the 21st CCLC Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Program!
🏐 Who: Students in grades 9–12 & Adults
📅 Game Days: Mondays & Wednesdays
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
👥 Teams: 10-player roster with at least 2 females on the court at all times
🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES NOVEMBER 13, 2026!
This program promotes student and family engagement, physical health, and mental wellness through teamwork and recreation.
📧 Questions or registration information?
Contact Jesus Rubalcava at JesusR@gbusd.org or (623) 383-5666.
🏐 Grab your friends, gather your team, and get ready to serve up some fun!
#GilaBendSchools #21stCCLC #CoEdVolleyball #CommunityEngagement #MonsterPride
🎉 Step right up for The Greatest Math Show on Earth!
Join us TODAY, November 3rd, from 4:00–6:00 PM for our 21st CCLC Family Math Night!
Bring the whole family for an evening packed with fun, learning, and excitement! 🎯✨
🎪 Tonight's Attractions:
⭐ Fun math games and strategies for families
⭐ JAG-A-Palooza Class Projects
⭐ Tech Club Telescope Project 🔭
⭐ Science Club Growing Trout Project 🐟
⭐ Art Club Face Painting 🎨
⭐ West-MEC Application Workshop & Q&A
⭐ Title I Parent Meeting
🍿🍦 FREE SNACK ALERT! Every attendee receives ONE FREE snack! Choose from an ice cream cone, popcorn, cotton candy, or Cracker Jack! Additional treats will be available for purchase.
🎟️ Admission to the fun? Just bring your family and your excitement!
We can't wait to see our Gila Bend families tonight! 💙🧡
#GilaBendSchools #FamilyMathNight #21stCCLC #MonsterPride #FamilyFun
Gila Bend Schools invites all families to join us for a special Thanksgiving Luncheon on Thursday, November 19, 2026, at the GBUSD Cafeteria!
Come enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal with your children, connect with other families, and celebrate the season of gratitude together! 🧡
📅 Thursday, November 19
🕙 Luncheon begins at 10:10 AM
📍 GBUSD Cafeteria
🎟️ Tickets: $5 per person
Ticket Sales: Beginning at 7:30 AM on November 19 in front of the New Gym.
🥧 To-Go Plates: $5 each, available from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM.
We are thankful for our wonderful students, families, and community and look forward to celebrating with you!
🍂 We hope to see you there!
Gila Bend High School is offering additional academic support through our 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program!
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday School is designed to help students:
✅ Recover credits needed for graduation
✅ Receive support with Edgenuity courses
✅ Get extra academic assistance to improve their success
Whether you're working toward graduation, catching up on coursework, or just need a little extra help, Monday School is here for YOU!
🌟 Get Back • Stay On Track • Reach Your Goals!
📚 Your Future Matters!
#GilaBendHighSchool #MondaySchool #StudentSuccess #21stCCLC #MonsterPride
📅 Tuesday, November 3, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Gila Bend Schools
Join us for an exciting evening of family engagement, educational opportunities, and FUN! We have three great events happening, and there's something for everyone!
🎡 UNDER THE BIG TOP MATH FAMILY NIGHT!
Join our Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program for The Greatest Math Show on Earth! Enjoy interactive math activities, carnival games, prizes, food, and family fun!
📚 TITLE I PARENT MEETING – 4:00 PM
📍 Cafeteria
Learn how Title I funds support our schools, understand your rights as a parent, and receive an overview of our curriculum. Your involvement makes a difference!
🎓 WEST-MEC APPLICATION WORKSHOP – 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Culinary Arts Classroom, Gila Bend High School
Thinking about your student's future? Get answers to your West-MEC questions, receive hands-on assistance completing applications, and explore career pathways that match your student's interests!
🎟️ Additional activities include:
4:25 PM – JAG-A-Palooza
4:25 PM – Family Rotations
5:15 PM – Carnival Math Games
🏠 AzFIND information will also be available for home-schooled and private school students.
💙🧡 We can't wait to see our Gila Bend families there! Come learn, explore, and have some fun!
Your Child's Education Matters — and Their Future Starts Here!
📰 The October Gila Bend Schools Bulletin is Here! 💙🧡
October is full of excitement at Gila Bend Schools!
This month's newsletter features GBHS Homecoming 2026, Red Ribbon Week, student awards assemblies, our Halloween Parade, and an important reminder about the power of good school attendance!
🎃 Don't forget to check out our upcoming events, including the October 28 Community Blood Drive!
Take a look at the attached bulletin to stay connected with everything happening across our schools.
Go Monsters! 🦎💙🧡
Our Homecoming Royalty celebration wouldn't be complete without our adorable Crown Bearers! 🎉
We are excited to introduce our 2026 Homecoming Crown Bearers!
These special little Monsters will have the honor of helping make this year's Homecoming crowning ceremony extra memorable! 👑✨
Join us in giving them a big Monster welcome as they take part in this special Homecoming tradition!
💙🧡 Once a Monster, Always a Monster! 🧡💙
#GBMonsters #Homecoming2026 #MonsterPride #HomecomingRoyalty #CrownBearers
The Homecoming excitement continues, Monsters! 🎉
We are excited to introduce our 2026 Homecoming Freshmen 2nd Attendant Candidates!
These wonderful freshmen are proudly representing the Class of 2030 as they compete for this year's Homecoming 2nd Attendant titles! 👑
Join us in congratulating all of our candidates and wishing them the best of luck!
#GBMonsters #Homecoming2026 #MonsterPride #ClassOf2030 #HomecomingRoyalty
The Homecoming excitement continues, Monsters! 🎉
We are excited to introduce our 2026 Homecoming Sophomore 1st Attendant Candidates!
These fantastic sophomores are proudly representing the Class of 2029 as they compete for this year's Homecoming 1st Attendant titles! 👑
Join us in congratulating all of our candidates and wishing them the best of luck!
#GBMonsters #Homecoming2026 #MonsterPride #ClassOf2029 #HomecomingRoyalty
Homecoming excitement is in the air, Monsters! 🎉
We are excited to introduce our 2026 Homecoming Prince & Princess Junior Candidates!
These awesome juniors are proudly representing the Class of 2028 as they compete for this year's Homecoming Prince & Princess titles! 👑
Join us in congratulating all of our candidates and wishing them the best of luck!
#GBMonsters #Homecoming2026 #MonsterPride #ClassOf2028 #HomecomingRoyalty
It's Homecoming time, Monsters! 🎉
We are excited to introduce our 2026 Homecoming King & Queen Senior Candidates!
These amazing seniors are representing the Class of 2027 as they compete for this year's Homecoming crowns! 👑
Join us in congratulating all of our candidates and wishing them the best of luck!
#GBMonsters #Homecoming2026 #MonsterPride #ClassOf2027 #HomecomingRoyalty
Gila Bend Schools will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 27–30! Students and staff are invited to join us for four fun spirit days as we come together to promote healthy, drug-free choices.
Tuesday – Kickoff: Wear Red ❤️
Wear as much red as possible—shirts, accessories, ribbons, and more!
Wednesday – Superhero Sidekick Day 🦸♀️🦸♂️
Dress like a twin with a friend, your favorite duo, or coordinate matching outfits.
Thursday – Superhero Pajamas 💤
Wear pajamas or lounge wear featuring your favorite superhero.
Friday – Superhero Spirit Day 💙🧡
Show your school spirit with school colors, team shirts, and superhero accessories!
We can’t wait to see our Monsters show their spirit and make healthy choices all week long!
Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free!
Dear Parents & Families,
Our Fall Book Fair is coming up next week! We are excited to offer our students and families an opportunity to shop for books and other fun items.
📅 Dates: September 29 – October 2
⏰ Times: To Be Determined
The Book Fair will be open during the school day for students to have an opportunity to shop, as well as during Parent-Teacher Conferences for families to visit.
❤️ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
If you would like to volunteer and help make our Fall Book Fair a success, please contact Ms. Nina in the Front Office.
📧 Email: valentinaf@gbusd.org
📞 Phone: 928-683-2225 ext. 123
Thank you for supporting our students and encouraging a love of reading! 📖🍁
📚🍂 ¡FERIA DE LIBROS DE OTOÑO! 🍂📚
Estimados padres y familias:
¡Nuestra Feria de Libros de Otoño será la próxima semana! Estamos muy emocionados de ofrecer a nuestros estudiantes y familias la oportunidad de comprar libros y otros artículos divertidos.
📅 FECHAS: 29 de septiembre – 2 de octubre
⏰ HORARIO: Por determinar
La Feria de Libros estará disponible durante el día escolar para que los estudiantes tengan la oportunidad de comprar, así como durante las Conferencias de Padres y Maestros para que las familias puedan visitarla.
❤️ ¡SE NECESITAN VOLUNTARIOS!
Si le gustaría ser voluntario y ayudar a que nuestra Feria de Libros de Otoño sea un éxito, por favor comuníquese con la Sra. Nina en la Oficina Principal.
📧 Correo electrónico: valentinaf@gbusd.org
📞 Teléfono: 928-683-2225 ext. 123
¡Gracias por apoyar a nuestros estudiantes y fomentar el amor por la lectura! 📖🍁
Si quieres, también puedo crear la versión gráfica del volante en español con los mismos colores, calabazas, hojas y libros.
Our September newsletter is packed with Monster happenings! 💙🧡
This month’s issue includes a 7th Grade student spotlight, important school updates, Parent-Teacher Conference information, athletics schedules, JAG, after-school programming, upcoming dates, and ways to show your Monster Pride.
Take a few minutes to check out what’s happening across Gila Bend Schools. We are proud of our students and all the great things taking place on campus!
Go Monsters! 🦎💙🧡
Get those smiles ready! 😁 Gila Bend Unified School District #24 Picture Day is:
📅 Wednesday, August 19, 2026
A few reminders:
👕 Please do not wear green — photos are taken using a green screen so families can choose their favorite background when ordering.
🎓 Seniors: Tux & drape photos will be available.
🔑 Event Code: FE366526
Photos will be available to preview, personalize, and order online approximately one week after Picture Day at jostenspix.com/shop.
🔄 Retake Day: September 11, 2026
We can’t wait to see everyone’s Picture Day smiles! 📷✨
Due to inclement weather and a power outage, the Gila Bend Unified School District Governing Board Meeting scheduled for tonight, Thursday, August 13, has been cancelled.
The meeting will be rescheduled, and the new date and time will be shared with the community once confirmed.
The safety of our students, staff, families, Governing Board members, and community remains our priority.
We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience. Please stay safe during the inclement weather. ⛈️
Gila Bend Unified School District
🍎 Great News, Gila Bend Families! 🍎
We're excited to share that ALL enrolled Gila Bend Unified School District students will receive FREE breakfast and FREE lunch every school day during the 2026–2027 school year!
Because GBUSD participates in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP):
✅ Every enrolled student eats FREE.
✅ No meal application is required.
✅ Students enjoy healthy, nutritious meals every school day.
✅ Families save money while students stay fueled and ready to learn.
Healthy meals help our students stay focused, energized, and prepared for success in the classroom!
📲 Learn more about our Child Nutrition Services by scanning the QR code on the flyer or visiting:
https://www.gbusd.org/page/food-service
#GBUSD #HealthyMealsBrightFutures #EveryStudentEveryDay #FreeSchoolMeals
🍎 ¡Excelentes noticias para las familias de Gila Bend! 🍎
Nos complace anunciar que TODOS los estudiantes inscritos en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gila Bend recibirán desayuno y almuerzo GRATIS todos los días escolares durante el año escolar 2026–2027.
Gracias a que GBUSD participa en la Disposición de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP):
✅ Todos los estudiantes inscritos comen GRATIS.
✅ No se necesita solicitud para recibir comidas escolares.
✅ Los estudiantes disfrutan de comidas saludables y balanceadas todos los días.
✅ Las familias ahorran dinero mientras sus estudiantes se mantienen con energía y listos para aprender.
¡Las comidas saludables ayudan a nuestros estudiantes a mantenerse enfocados, con energía y preparados para el éxito!
📲 Obtenga más información sobre nuestros Servicios de Nutrición Infantil escaneando el código QR del volante o visitando:
https://www.gbusd.org/page/food-service
#GBUSD #ComidasSaludables #FuturosBrillantes #ComidasEscolaresGratis
As part of our commitment to providing a safe and healthy learning environment, the District is providing its annual notification regarding the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Management Plan.
Federal law requires all school districts to maintain an up-to-date AHERA Management Plan for each school building. These plans document inspections, response actions, and activities related to asbestos-containing building materials.
The District's AHERA Management Plan is available for public review during normal business hours at the District Office. Community members who wish to review the plan may do so by contacting the District Office to arrange a convenient time.
If you have any questions, please contact the District Office at rosalies@gbusd.org.
Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for our students, staff, and visitors.
Join us for the GBUSD Back to School Bash tonight! We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for an exciting new school year.
📍 Please enter through the Main Entrance only
✅ Register students
✅ Meet the teacher
✅ Follow the designated path to the Gila Den Building
✅ Enter through the back entrance of the Gila Den Building
✅ Exit through the front entrance of the Gila Den Building
⚠️ Important Parking Reminder:
Please do not park in front of the Gila Den Building. This parking area is reserved for sponsors only.
📍 Location:
777 N. Logan Avenue
Gila Bend, AZ 85337
We look forward to seeing all of our GBUSD families tonight! 💙🧡
#GBUSD24 #BackToSchoolBash #GoMonsters #TogetherWeGrow
