The school year is almost here, and if you're enrolled in a West-MEC program, this meeting is required for both students and parents.
📅 Thursday, July 24
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Before Meet the Teacher)
📍 Culinary Arts Room A-134
This meeting will cover:
🚌 Transportation information
📚 General program expectations
✅ Important back-to-school information for a successful start
Students and parents must attend.
We look forward to seeing you there and helping you get ready for another great year with West-MEC!
#GilaBendUSD #MonsterPride #WestMEC #BackToSchool #CareerReady #MeetTheTeacher #GBMonsters
Thank you to our amazing community for your incredible interest in Gila Bend Preschool! We are excited to share that both our Morning and Afternoon Preschool sessions are now FULL for the upcoming school year. 🎉
🧸 Morning Session: 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM
☀️ Afternoon Session: 11:43 AM – 3:13 PM
If you are still interested in enrolling your child, we are now accepting names for our Preschool Waiting List. We encourage families to join the list, as openings may become available throughout the school year.
To be added to the waiting list or to learn more about our preschool program, please contact the Gila Bend Unified School District Front Office at (928) 683-2225.
Thank you for choosing Gila Bend Unified School District. We look forward to welcoming our future Monsters! 💙🧡
School • Family • Community
#GilaBendUSD #GilaBendPreschool #FutureMonsters #EarlyLearning #SchoolFamilyCommunity
Join us for an evening of fun, community, and everything you need to kick off the new school year!
📅 Friday, July 24, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 The Gila Den
777 N. Logan Ave., Gila Bend
✨ Enjoy:
🎒 Meet your teachers
✂️ FREE Haircuts
🍦 FREE Ice Cream
🚁 Helicopter from BannerAir Flight Crew
🚒 Fire Trucks & Emergency Vehicles
🚔 Meet Local First Responders
👨👩👧 Community Resource Booths
🦎 GB Spirit Wear Booth (shirts & hats available for purchase!)
🌮 Delicious food vendors and so much more!
A huge thank you to all of our incredible community partners and sponsors for helping make this event possible. We can't wait to welcome our Monster families back for another amazing school year!
💙 We can't wait to see you there!
#GBMonsters #BackToSchool #MeetTheTeacher #GilaBendUSD #MonsterPride
We're looking for volunteers to help make our upcoming sports seasons a success. Your time and support make a real difference!
It's time to get ready for an amazing school year at Gila Bend Unified School District!
Our Basic School Supply Lists are now available for:
✅ Preschool
✅ Kindergarten–6th Grade
✅ 7th–8th Grade
✅ High School
Please note that teachers may request additional items specific to their classroom.
📄 View the attached supply list for your child's grade level and start checking those items off your list!
We can't wait to welcome all of our Monsters back for another great year! 💙🧡
#GBUSD #MonsterPride #BackToSchool #SchoolSupplies #MonstersReadyToLearn
Please note our updated school schedule:
🗓 Tuesday–Friday
🕢 7:30 AM – 3:13 PM
🚌 Bus schedules will be shared soon!
We look forward to welcoming our students back for another great year at Gila Bend Unified School District! 💙🧡
#GBUSD #MonsterPride #BackToSchool #Monsters
☀️ FREE Summer Meal Pick-Up for Children & Teens Starts Next Week! 🍎🥛
Gila Bend Unified School District is proud to offer FREE Summer Meal Pick-Up for all children ages 0–18!
📅 Tuesdays Only
June 30 – July 21, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 In Front of the Old Gym
Each weekly pickup includes:
🥣 7 Breakfasts
🍽️ 7 Lunches
🥛 Milk Included
✅ No Registration
✅ No Cost
⚠️ Limited Quantities Available
Help us spread the word so every child has access to nutritious meals this summer!
#GilaBendUSD #SummerMeals #FuelForLearning #CommunityStrong #NoChildHungry
☀️ ¡Comidas GRATIS para el Verano! 🍎🥛
El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Gila Bend ofrecerá Alimentación de Verano GRATIS para todos los niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años.
📅 Solo los Martes
30 de junio – 21 de julio de 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Frente al Antiguo Gimnasio
Cada entrega semanal incluye:
🥣 7 desayunos
🍽️ 7 almuerzos
🥛 Incluye leche
✅ Sin registro
✅ Sin costo
⚠️ Cantidades limitadas
¡Ayúdenos a compartir esta información con familiares y amigos!
#GilaBendUSD #ComidasDeVerano #Comunidad #NiñosSaludables
The countdown to a new school year has begun! Gila Bend Unified School District is excited to welcome our Monster families back for another amazing year!
🕖 Registration Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each registration day.
📅 Registration Schedule
🎓 Kindergarten – Tuesday, June 30
📘 Grades 1–3 – Wednesday, July 1
📗 Grades 4–6 – Thursday, July 2
📙 Grades 7–8 – Friday, July 3
🎒 Grades 9–10 – Tuesday, July 7
🎓 Grades 11–12 – Wednesday, July 8
🆕 New Students, Please Bring:
✔ Birth Certificate
✔ Immunization Record
✔ Proof of Residency
✔ Tribal Certificate (if applicable)
✔ Guardianship Documents (if applicable)
🔄 Returning Students:
✔ Verify your student's information.
✔ Bring updated proof of residency if your address has changed.
⏰ Please Note: The office is closed daily from 12:30–1:30 p.m. for lunch.
Registering on your assigned day helps us prepare class schedules and ensures a smooth start to the 2026–2027 school year.
We can't wait to welcome all of our Monster families back for another fantastic year! 💙💛
Go Monsters! 💙💛
#GilaBendUSD #GoMonsters #BackToSchool #SchoolRegistration #20262027SchoolYear #MonsterPride
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! 💙
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
