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,

Warm greetings from Gila Bend School District! There is a growing excitement and anticipation for winter break! In these two final weeks before the holiday, teachers are working to maintain an academic focus as well as providing assorted seasonal activities that are fun and engaging for our students.

Cold weather is here! Please be sure that your children are dressed warm. Solid-colored long sleeved shirts and sweaters are appropriate to wear and will help keep your child warm and comfortable throughout the day. Along with cold weather comes lost jackets and clothing. If your child is missing his/her jacket or sweater, please visit our lost and found box located in our front offices. Thank you for all you do to ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather.

With the holiday season approaching, many classrooms will have holiday parties. This is a friendly reminder that only food prepared in a commercial kitchen, such as a grocery store, is allowed at school. Please no home-baked items.

We have our annual Christmas program planned for December 20 at 6:00 p.m. on the cafeteria courtyard. Santa will be here in the cafeteria afterwards for cookies and cocoa with the kids. In addition, the high school has begun selling the 2011/2012 yearbook. They are $40.00 until December 16. After that date, they will cost $50.00. Don’t let this year fly by without getting a copy!

The last day of the 2nd quarter is Wednesday, December 21, and school begins again on Monday, January 9.

Best wishes to you and your family. Have a wonderful holiday season!

Sincerely,

Lynnette Michalski, M.Ed.
Superintendent