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Phone: 480-497-0742
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Chris Birgen, Principal
Chris Birgen has been principal at Islands Elementary since 2011. Before taking over at Islands Elementary, Mr. Birgen was the Assistant Principal at South Valley Junior High and Dean of Students at South Valley Junior High. Mr. Birgen was a 7th–8th Special Education teacher in Greenfield Junior High before becoming an Administrator.
Islands Elementary is a school where the staff loves the students, believes in them, inspires a love of learning, and challenges them to grow. Islands Elementary is a school with fun traditions, but also innovative teaching and learning. The staff is dedicated to providing the best education possible for the "whole" child. Islands Elementary is very proud to be a Title I targeted schools which allows us to provide extra support in the areas of math and reading along with providing social worker support for our students and parents. We were also recognized as an AEF A+ School of Excellence™ in 2017.
Islands Elementary Announcements
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Upcoming Islands Events
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March 10, 2021
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March 24, 2021
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March 31, 2021
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Elementary School Day Start & End Times
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Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:10am–2:55pm
Wednesday Early Release: 8:10am–1:55pm
Half Days: 8:10am–11:55am
GPS Parent & Family Resources
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- Enrollment & Registration
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- Health Services & Information
- Parent Portal Login – Infinite Campus
- Parent Technical Support
- Parent University – Events, Classes & Resources
- Schedule a School Tour
- School Day Start & End Times
- Remote Enrichment Resources for Students & Families
- School Nutrition – Menus & Payments
- Student Support & Prevention Programs
- Summer School & Summer Programs
- Tax Credit Donations & Contribution Information
- Thrive – College & Career Success Guide
- Tip Line
- Transcript Requests
- Wellness Resources