GPS Family

Superintendent Message & GPS Family Newsletters

Dear GPS Parents and Families,

Spring Break has begun and I thank you for supporting our students in finishing this third quarter strong.

To all students, families, and staff: have a safe and relaxing Spring Break, and we'll see you again on Monday, March 23rd.

Thank you for being such an essential member of our GPS Family. I appreciate you!

Sincerely,

Shane McCord, Ed. D.
Superintendent

Announcements

District Flyer Distribution

Policy & Information

Thank you for your interest in distributing promotional materials in Gilbert Public Schools. The District strictly adheres to the Governing Board Policy and Flyer Approval Guidelines (Under Policy KHC).

Only non-profit organizations should submit requests for flyer distribution, and each flyer submitted must indicate their non-profit status.
All flyers must:

Indicate “This program is not sponsored by Gilbert Public Schools. Approval to distribute flyers is a community service and does not imply endorsement.”
Indicate non-profit status.
Follow WCAG 2.0 A & AA guidelines for persons with disabilities (alternate text can be entered into Peachjar during upload).
Allow a minimum of 8 days for flyer approval when selecting flyer distribution dates.

Flyers can be declined for the following reasons:

For-Profit
Translations needed
Inappropriate content
Solicitation
Competing programs
Flyer information mistake
Religious/political nature
Additional information required
Event activity location
Duplicate flyer
Program date passed
Multi-month distribution

Flyer Submission Instructions

All flyers for students and their families should be submitted through our online distribution channel at Peachjar by creating an account and submitting flyers digitally for approval and online distribution.

*Peachjar's digital content complies with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 A & AA standards. After uploading the flyer, the text from your flyer will be copied into an editable text box for you. Please review the readability and completeness of the text content and make necessary changes before submission.

Here Comes the Bus App

A School Bus Tracking App for Parents

Tracking Features

Shows the real-time location of your child’s bus on a map
Gives scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes
Provides push and email notifications when the bus is near

Sign Up Instructions for Parents

Download from App Store® or from the Google Play Store® or visit herecomesthebus.com
Click the “Sign Up” button
Enter school code 85861 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm”
Complete the “User Profile” box
Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number
Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin

Governing Board Briefs

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Governing Board Brief - February 24, 2026

The Governing Board met for a scheduled Governing Board Business Meeting on February 24, 2026

Governing Board Brief - January 27, 2026

The Governing Board met for a scheduled Governing Board Business Meeting on January 27, 2026

Governing Board Brief - January 6, 2026

The Governing Board met for a scheduled Governing Board Business Meeting on January 6, 2026

Governing Board Brief - December 9, 2025

The Governing Board met for a scheduled Governing Board Business Meeting on December 9, 2025.

Governing Board Brief - November 18, 2025

The Governing Board met for a scheduled Governing Board Business Meeting on November 18, 2025.