VV - (4th) Ranger Day
March 4, 2026 8:00 am - 9:30 am
Elementary Courtyard
Ranger Day
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 4th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-4th) Bricks 4 Kidz Club
March 4, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Bricks 4 Kidz Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-4th) Bricks 4 Kidz Club
March 4, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Bricks 4 Kidz Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
March 5, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-3rd) Buddy the Ball Tennis Club
March 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Outdoor basketball court
Buddy the Ball Tennis Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
March 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) All Campus Worship
March 6, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Gym
All Campus Worship
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Stars Club
March 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Outside basketball court
Soccer Stars Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
March 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
March 23, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-8th) LifeTouch Kinder_8th Promotion Pictures
March 24, 2026 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gym
LifeTouch Kinder_8th Promotion Pictures
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
March 24, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-3rd) Gymnastics and Ninja Club Demo
March 25, 2026 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Playground
Gymnastics and Ninja Club Demo
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:35 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
March 26, 2026 8:05 am - 10:45 am
GYM
K-8th Awards Assemblies K- 8:05-8:20 - 1- 8:30-8:45 - 2- 8:55-9:10 - MS- 9:20-9:40 - 3 - 9:45- 10:00 5 - 10:10-10:25 4 - 10:30 - 10:45
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
March 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
March 31, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
HS - Praise His Name
March 31, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Gym
District-wide worship event.
Event Contact: hyatt.lang@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: District-Wide Public Event - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (4th) Az State Capitol Field Trip
April 1, 2026 8:15 am - 1:00 pm
Az State Capitol
Az State Capitol Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 4th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-8th) Val Vista's Got Talent
April 1, 2026 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cafeteria
Val Vista's Got Talent
Event Contact: Bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
April 2, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 2, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
April 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 9, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
April 13, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
April 14, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) Knight Nation - Pep Rally
April 15, 2026 2:00 pm - 2:20 pm
Gym
Knight Nation - Pep Rally
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
Green & Gold Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
April 15, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 16, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
April 17, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th-8th) Frozen - Dress Rehearsal
April 18, 2026 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cafeteria
Frozen - Dress Rehearsal
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 19, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-2nd) Soccer Stars Club
April 20, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Outside Basketball Court
Soccer Stars Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
April 20, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 20, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (1st) All 1st Grade OG/BJU Planning and Collaboration
April 21, 2026 8:00 am - 11:30 am
Conference Room
All 1st Grade OG/BJU Planning and Collaboration
Event Contact: tara.doest@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Kinder) All Kindergarten OG/BJU Planning
April 21, 2026 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Conference Room
All Kindergarten OG/BJU Planning and Collaboration
Event Contact: tara.doest@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
April 21, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 21, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (1st-8th) Spring Showcase
April 22, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
GYM, ES at 5pm, Choir at 6:30pm, Band at 7:15pm
Spring Showcase
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st & 2nd (5:00pm)
3rd & 4th (6:00pm)
Choir: 7th & 8th (6:45pm)
Band: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th (7:30pm)
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (2nd) Odysea Aquarium Field Trip
April 23, 2026 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Odysea Aquarium
Odysea Aquarium Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 2nd
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 23, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
April 23, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gilbert Christian Schools - (Val Vista Campus), 22201 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298, USA
Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: District-Wide Public Event - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
April 24, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gilbert Christian Schools - (Val Vista Campus), 22201 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298, USA
Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: District-Wide Public Event - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 24, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (PK-8th) Tee Time with Mom
April 25, 2026 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Top Golf
Tee Time with Mom
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
April 25, 2026 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Gilbert Christian Schools - (Val Vista Campus), 22201 S Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85298, USA
Gilbert Christian Middle School Frozen, Jr.
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: District-Wide Public Event - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th-8th) MS Musical - Frozen
April 25, 2026 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
MPR
MS Musical - Frozen. Jr. (All K8 GCS campuses)
Event Contact: maranatha.burgess@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
April 27, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
April 28, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (Kinder) Butterfly Wonderland Field Trip
April 29, 2026 8:15 am - 11:45 am
Butterfly Wonderland Field Trip
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
April 30, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
May 1, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
(1st-8th) MAP Testing
April 27, 2026 8:00 am - May 1, 2026 3:00 pm
Please be present, on time and get good rest. Avoid picking your child(ren) up early to not disrupt the testing environment. Thank you!
VV - (K-8th) Chess Club
May 4, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Chess Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-6th) Young Rembrandts Art Club
May 5, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
118
Young Rembrandts Art Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (K-6th) Ballet Club
May 7, 2026 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Cafeteria
Ballet Club
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (8th) 8th Grade Signature Trip
May 5, 2026 8:45 am - May 8, 2026 4:00 pm
Lost Canyon
8th Grade Signature Trip
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (5th) End of Year Picnic Lunch Field Trip
May 13, 2026 11:00 am - 2:15 pm
Gilbert Regional Park
End of Year Picnic Lunch
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
Dress Out Day (FREE) (handbook link in notes)
May 13, 2026
Dress Out Day. Dress out days are FREE this year!! *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code on pages 30 and 31 of the handbook.
https://gilbertchristianschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025-2026_K-8_Handbook_U.pdf
VV - (K-8th) Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
May 15, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (Kinder) Kindergarten Graduation
May 19, 2026 10:15 am - 11:45 am
Gym
Kindergarten Graduation
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (8th) 8th Grade Promotion
May 20, 2026 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gym
8th Grade Promotion
Event Contact: heather.peterson@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (6th-8th) Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
May 20, 2026 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Lifetime Fitness
Knights Honor Day (Lifetime Fitness)
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 6th, 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)