VV - (Parents Only-1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
July 6, 2026 9:00 am - July 9, 2026 12:00 pm
106
Summer Knights First Grade Kickstart with Mrs. Azeka
Event Contact: alyssa.azeka@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Parents Only, 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (Kinder) Val Vista Kindergarten Bootcamp
July 13, 2026 8:30 am - July 16, 2026 11:30 am
102, 103, 104, Elementary Courtyard, Preschool Playground
Get ready for Kindergarten Bootcamp! This fun and engaging experience will help your child build confidence while practicing important early learning skills. Students will work on cutting, letter and number recognition, arts and crafts, early math, reading, and so much more-all through hands-on activities designed just for them. It’s the perfect way to get excited and prepared for a great year in kindergarten! Val Vista Students Only!
Event Contact: janelle.clower@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (PK-Kindergarten) PreK and Kinder Parent Gathering
August 5, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
PreK and Kinder Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Pre - K, Kindergarten
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
MS Partner w/ Middle School Parents Event - 6th, 7th, & 8th grades
August 6, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
MPR
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
August 7, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
VV - (1st-2nd) 1st and 2nd Parent Gathering
August 12, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
1st and 2nd Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st, 2nd
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (3rd-4th) 3rd and 4th Parent Gathering
August 19, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
3rd and 4th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
August 20, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
Half Day, Early Release
August 21, 2026 7:45 am - 11:00 am
Parking Lot
Half Day, Early Release
Red: 10:50am
Purple: 11:00am
Green: 11:10am
Orange: 11:20am
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Parking Lot
GCS Event #5904
Diamondbacks Faith & Family Night
August 21, 2026 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Chase Field, Phoenix
Diamondbacks Faith & Family Night
https://www.gofevo.com/event/gilbertvalvista26
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Chase Field, Phoenix
GCS Event #5900
Fall Picture Day
August 24, 2026 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
Gym
Fall Picture Day
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #5902
Fall Picture Day
August 25, 2026 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
Gym
Fall Picture Day
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #5902
VV - (5th-6th) 5th and 6th Parent Gathering
August 26, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
5th and 6th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 5th, 6th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
VV - (7th-8th) 7th and 8th Parent Gathering
September 2, 2026 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Cafeteria
7th and 8th Parent Gathering
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 7th, 8th
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
6th Grade Camp Chaperone Mtg.
September 2, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
204
6th Grade camp chaperones from all 3 elementary campuses will meet from 4-5pm on September 2nd in room 204 to learn chaperone expectations from Ricky and Brian.
Submitted by: Joanna Anderson
Grade levels: Parents Only, 6th
Areas: 204
GCS Event #6274
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
September 4, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
September 18, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
Fall Band Concert
September 29, 2026 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cafeteria, 205
A start of the year concert for the 7th and 8th graders to perform what they will do for the Veteran's Day Assembly. Call time for students is 4:45
Submitted by: Frank Monaco
Grade levels: 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria, 205
GCS Event #6270
Fall Picture Retakes
September 30, 2026 7:45 am - 1:00 pm
Gym
Fall Picture Retakes
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #5905
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
October 1, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
All Campus Worship
October 2, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Gym
All Campus Worship
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #5907
Half Day, PK8 Conferences
October 22, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
Half Day, PK8 Conferences
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
GCS Event #5914
5th grade Colonial Day Event
October 23, 2026 8:15 am - 10:30 am
Cafeteria, 201, 202, 203, Elementary Courtyard, Kitchen, basketball courts
5th grade Colonial Day
Submitted by: Jenny Richmond
Grade levels: 5th
Areas: Cafeteria, 201, 202, 203, Elementary Courtyard, Kitchen, basketball courts
GCS Event #6245
Half Day, PK8 Conferences
October 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
Half Day, PK8 Conferences
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Elementary Courtyard, Middle School Courtyard
GCS Event #5914
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
October 30, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
Hearing and Vision Screening
November 2, 2026 8:45 am - 2:00 pm
Gym
Hearing and Vision Screening
Submitted by: Melissa Gundlach
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #6246
Chapel (K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
November 13, 2026 8:35 am - 10:50 am
Cafeteria
Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a)
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Cafeteria
GCS Event #5890
All Campus Worship
December 18, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Gym
All Campus Worship
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Gym
GCS Event #5907
Half Day, Early Release
December 18, 2026 7:45 am - 11:00 am
Parking Lot
Half Day, Early Release
Red: 10:50am
Purple: 11:00am
Green: 11:10am
Orange: 11:20am
Submitted by: Bree Collins
Grade levels: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Areas: Parking Lot
GCS Event #5904