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 - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
April 8, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
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 - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
April 15, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - PWP Event: Protecting Young Hearts in the Digital Age
April 15, 2026 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cafeteria
PWP Event: Protecting Young Hearts in the Digital Age
Event Contact: bree.collins@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Facility Calendar Only - Do not check any other option
Setup Requirements: Yes (I will require assistance or resources with setup for this event)
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 - 7:30 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 - (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 - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
April 22, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
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 - 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 - (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 - (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 - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
April 29, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
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 - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
May 6, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
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 - (PK-8th) Volunteer Breakfast
May 13, 2026 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Cafeteria
Volunteer Breakfast
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 - (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)
VV - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
May 13, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 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)
VV - (3rd-5th) Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
May 20, 2026 3:45 pm - 5:15 pm
Athletic Field, Cafeteria, Gym, Elementary Courtyard
Run the Good Race Girls Run Club
Event Contact: yubiana.worth@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (K-1st) Creative Bible Camp
June 15, 2026 8:30 am - June 18, 2026 11:30 am
102
Kinders and 1st graders will enjoy Bible stories, creative art, music and play - all while discovering God's love in a joyful and engaging environment.
Event Contact: divina.valenzuela@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: Kindergarten, 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 22, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 23, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 24, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
VV - (1st) 1st Grade Kickstart
June 25, 2026 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
107
1st Grade Kickstart - Room 107
Event Contact: ally.cook@gcsaz.org
Grade Levels Involved: 1st
Setup Requirements: No (no resources or event setup will be needed)
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)