Essential Emergency Workers Child Care

Please click here to view details of our Emergency Workers Child Care for children aged 3 - 12, offered at Spectrum Elementary and Superstition Springs Elementary.

On March 30, 2020 Governor Doug Ducey and Superintendent of Public Instruction Kathy Hoffman announced the closure of all schools, statewide, until the end of the school year. 

We are grateful for the ongoing support and patience of our GPS staff and community as we work to make decisions that are best for our students, staff and families.  

As a district, our top priority continues to be the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. 

Our GPS remote learning plan will be used for dual enrollment courses.  Students will be required to successfully complete fourth quarter assignments to ensure that all college course competencies have been met.  If students do not have access to the internet, an alternative plan to access materials could be made. Students should reach out directly to their teachers with any questions.

NASP Talking to Children about COVID-19 - Parent Handout

SAMHSA Talking with Children - Parent Handout

Yes, all school campuses were open Tuesday, March 17 and Wednesday, March 18 for parents or guardians to pick up any needed student medications,  musical instruments, or personal belongings that are at the school. Going forward please reach out directly to your school campus with questions.

As we now know that school buildings will be closed until the end of the school year your school campus will contact you with information on picking up personal belongings. 

If you feel something is essential, please contact your child’s school directly. Visit your school’s website ‘Contact Us’ page for details on how to contact your school.

Details of GPS pick-up meal services are below, also please click here for a list of other East Valley food resources.

Free Pick-Up Meal Services Information

Meal Services Flyer - English (pdf)

Meal Services Flyer - Spanish (pdf)

As of March 31, summer school will continue as planned.  Registration is already open for secondary summer school, and registration for elementary summer school opens Thursday, April 2nd.  More information can be found on our district website, links below:

Elementary Summer School

Secondary Summer School

Please visit https://www.gilbertschools.net/Page/1963 for updates related to Global Academy.

Our goal as a district is to continue to support the education of our students, while working within the constraints of the current circumstances, and adhering to the guidance of state and national agencies.

By now your student's teacher will have reached out to your student to begin remote learning.  If you have not heard from a teacher please reach out directly to them.  You can find teacher contact details on teacher websites on school websites, under the staff directory.

Parents can also find a wide range of enrichment learning resources, K-12, at www.gilbertschools.net/enrichmentresources. 

Please also visit www.gilbertschools.net/remotelearning for parent resources.

Special Education teachers and related services staff are providing remote learning experiences based on special education goals and accommodations through a variety of modalities, including Google Classroom, individual conversations with families, and WebEx meetings. Some students are utilizing online learning, while others are being provided with hands-on remote learning materials.   In many cases, special education staff is collaborating with general education teachers to maximize learning related to grade level standards and materials.

Our Special Education team will be in contact with families to reschedule meetings.  The District is currently investigating possible long term options for remote learning and services for our special education students appropriate beyond the initial closure period.

All preschool screenings are canceled and will be rescheduled for a time after school resumes. 

PSAT 8/9: Site Testing Information

Administered at Highland High School to Pre-AP Enrolled Freshman

Original Test Date: April 28

Canceled for Spring 2020

Due to the extended school closures, Highland High School-based test administration for its Pre-AP students has been canceled.  Gilbert Public Schools continues to monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation closely and will update this information as necessary.

SAT: National Testing Information

Various Sites around East Valley and State of Arizona

Original Makeup Date: March 28

Rescheduled Make-Up Date: Canceled

Original Test Date: May 2

Rescheduled Test Date: Canceled

Original Test Date: June 6 Currently still scheduled to occur

March and May national testing dates have been canceled due to the rapidly evolving situation around the coronavirus (COVID-19).  Students who have already registered for the May 2 administration date or were scheduled for the March 28 make update will receive refunds.  Additional information will be shared with students directly from the College Board.

For more specific information regarding national SAT test administration, students and families may visit https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat for the most up to date communications. 

ACT: State Testing Information

Administered on Each High School Campus

Original Test Date: March 24

Reschedule Test Date: Canceled

The Arizona Department of Education is working with vendors to extend the state testing window.  The ADE is also currently engaging with the federal government in the event it is decided that state testing needs to be suspended for the 2019-2020 school year.  Additional guidance will be provided in the coming days and weeks as more information is made available.

ACT: National Testing Information

Various Sites around East Valley and State of Arizona

Original Test Date: April 4

Rescheduled Test Date: June 13 or July 18

As a safety precaution, ACT has rescheduled its April testing date to June 13.  All students who had registered for the April 4 administration date will receive email communication directly from ACT informing them of the postponement and instructions for free rescheduling to the June 13 or July 18 national testing dates.

For more specific information regarding national ACT test administration, students and families may visit ACT.org for the most up to date communications.  

The ACT Test: Student and Parent Resources

It is not possible to confirm this at this time.  This is an evolving situation and our district and other districts across Arizona are in communication with all relevant agencies, including the Arizona Department of Education to address this issue.  We will update our community as soon as we have more information to share.