Gila Crossing Community School

Gila Crossing Community, We have put out a Newsletter with the latest information about a return to in person learning. We now know that our earliest return date will be after President's Day, Tuesday, February 22, and that all students ages 5 and older, that wish to return in person, will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. We will continue to keep everyone updated whenever we have further information to share. Also, please remember there is a COVID-19 vaccination and testing event tomorrow, Thursday, January 13 in the Gila Crossing school gym from 10am to 4pm.

​Gila Crossing Families, We want to remind you that this Thursday, COVID-19 vaccinations and testing will be available in the Gila Crossing Gymnasium, beginning at 10:00am. Additionally, the previously scheduled "Back to School" vaccination event has been cancelled at this time. But we strongly encourage those Community members 5 and older that are eligible to take advantage of this opportunity to get either their 1st, 2nd or booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and get tested if needed. ​Thank you on behalf of the Board of Trustees and Staff here at Gila Crossing Community School

Gila Crossing Families, Please see the updated Christmas meal flyer and Holiday newsletter. Thursday, December 16th the Christmas meal run will begin at 11:30 am. Meals will also be available for pick up at the school from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Reminder: Thursday, December 16th and Friday, December 17th are both half day release for students. Winter Break is December 20th-January 3rd. School will resume virtually on Tuesday, January 4th. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, On Thursday, December 16th breakfast will be delivered as normal in the morning. There will be a second meal run beginning at 12:30 pm for the Christmas meal. Reminder: Thursday, December 16th and Friday, December 17th are both half day release for students. Winter Break is December 20th-January 3rd. School will resume virtually on Tuesday, January 4th. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Next Thursday, December 16th breakfast will be delivered as normal in the morning. There will be a second meal run beginning at 12:30 pm for the Christmas meal. Reminder: Thursday, December 16th and Friday, December 17th are both half day release for students. Winter Break is December 20th-January 3rd. School will resume virtually on Tuesday, January 4th. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Please see join us virtually on Wednesday, December 1st from 5 pm to 6 pm for Family Engagement Night. Google Meet joining info Video call link: https: https://meet.google.com/arq-duto-ocv Or dial: ‪(US) +1 843-790-4265 PIN: ‪507 366 993# Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, The Education Standing Committee and the Health and Social Standing Committee met and approved for school in the Gila River Indian Community to return to in-person learning beginning January 18, 2022. Parents or Guardians must provide the school where the student attends a negative COVID-19 PCR test, taken by a licensed health care provider, and taken no more than five days before the student’s first day of in-person learning. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, As a reminder, School Health Services will be holding their Annual Flu Vaccination Clinics. GCCS is scheduled on Tuesday, Nov. 30 and Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM. It will be held in the Gymnasium. Please contact your school nurse for more information. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Please see the flyer below, which lists various Vaccine Events throughout the community. GRHC will be at District 6 Service Center today and tomorrow from 9 am to 3 pm. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Please see the flyer below, which lists various Vaccine Events throughout the community. This now includes children 5 and over for the Pfizer vaccine. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, On Tuesday, November 23rd breakfast will be delivered as normal in the morning. There will be a second meal run beginning at 12:30 pm for the Thanksgiving meal. Reminder: Tuesday, November 23rd is half day release for students. There is no school on Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th. School will resume on Monday, November 29th. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, There has been some questions concerning the proposed changes to the Gila Crossing Immunization Policy. First and foremost, because of the nature of the policy, the Board has been trying to get input from the school community to help with making this decision. Please visit our website or Facebook page to view PROPOSED IMMUNIZATION POLICY CHANGES Q & A. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Below, you will find the proposed changes to the current Gila Crossing Immunization Policy (IN YELLOW) that will be discussed by the Board of Trustees at their meeting December 7 @ 4:30pm. Please help us gather important opinions and information on the proposed vaccine policy changes by completing this survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeaqWez7ewREAoci5Ud0JoZnY_LOOpnY85Gt6BJijng0g5W7g/viewform Thank you.

Good Evening Gila Crossing Families, On Tuesday, November 23rd breakfast will be delivered as normal in the morning. There will be a second meal run beginning at 12:30 pm for the Thanksgiving meal. Thank you. Reminder: Tuesday, November 23rd is half day release for students. There is no school on Wednesday, November 24th through Friday, November 26th. School will resume on Monday, November 29th.

Gila Crossing Families, There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 16 at 5 pm. The Board will be taking public comment from individuals wishing to be heard on the topic of in-person school, please call to be placed on the speaking list. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 16 at 5 pm with Governor Lewis and District Council Members. The Board will be taking public comment from individuals wishing to be heard on the topic of in-person school, please call 520-550-4834 for more information or see the attached flyer.

Gila Crossing Families, There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. School will resume on Friday, November 12, 2021. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Please see the following information. Thank you.

Gila Crossing Families, Gila Crossing Community School Board of Trustees Elections will be on November 2, 2021. Polls will be open from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.

Gila Crossing Families, Here is the Link for tonight's Family Engagement Night from 5 pm to 6 pm. http://meet.google.com/rch-qbrx-xem