Gila Bend Unified School District No 24 is located in Central Arizona amidst the beautiful lands of Maricopa County. Gila Bend Unified School District No. 24 was founded in February 1887. The School District is named after the town of Gila Bend which is located on and named for the bend in the Gila River. The current Gila Bend School building was built in May of 1925 and took on its first student in September of 1925. Today Gila Bend Unified School District continues to serve over 550 students grades K-12.

Dear Parents/Guardians and Community Members,

Welcome March! What a special time of year. All of our students are working diligently to strengthening their foundational academic and social skills. It is very important to continue to support your children with daily attendance and work completion as they venture into the last third of the year in heightening their reading and math skills!

Next month, beginning April 16, our state testing will occur for our second through tenth grade students. Parents – your role this month cannot be understated. Your efforts in discussing the importance of learning habits, active participation, and completion of class work/ homework will absolutely make a difference. Talk to your children every evening about their progress and communicate regularly with our teachers. Let us work together to make this last phase of the year as powerful as possible! With our dedicated Gila Monster staff, delightful students, and supportive families, we are sure to succeed!

Best wishes to you and your family.

Sincerely,

Lynnette Michalski, M.Ed.
Superintendent