Welcome to the Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Online Registration System!Community Education is proud to offer VIK Before and After School Child Care, Gilbert Youth Athletics, Enrichment programs, and various Preschool options. For questions about these programs, please contact the Community Education office at 480-892-9089 x0 or email us at communityedbusinessdept@gilbertschools.net. Looking to Pay a Bill? You can find your bills for enrichment courses, child care, preschool, and more by logging in to manage your account. Log In Now Childcare or Preschool Tax Statements Tax statements for Child Care or Preschool accounts are available beginning January 1 for the previous calendar year. From the Dashboard, under Your Accounts, click on the Program, then use the green Download Tax Information button from the Account Management Tools on the left to obtain a copy of the tax statement. If your student(s) attended more than one Program, there will be a separate report for each. AZ Tax CreditsArizona School Tax Credits Make a Difference for Students! Under Arizona law, a state tax credit is available for contributions to support extracurricular activities in public schools. Generally, any optional, non-credit, educational activity that supplements the educational program of the schools are considered to be extracurricular and eligible for tax credit funding. Tax credits are NON-REFUNDABLE per the policy of the State of Arizona.Community Education Procedure: Before you have submitted your tax credit payment via the Gilbert Public Schools website, please ensure that you have set up an Eleyo family account and the class/classes are available. Next, please call the Community Education Business Office at 480-892-9089 x0 or email communityedbusinessdept@gilbertschools.net, during office hours, before submitting the registration in Eleyo, for further instructions. Please submit the Tax Credit donation for the exact amount of the course, since our online system does not hold credits on the account. Tax Credits MUST be used for courses that are available in the same school year as the payment was submitted.Please Click Here for instructions on how to contribute!The Community Education Programs that are eligible to pay using tax credit are GPS Enrichment, GYA (Gilbert Youth Athletics) and Elementary Summer School.Community Education Business Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to NOON (Closed on Fridays during June & July) ENRICHMENT PROGRAMSWelcome to high-quality student enrichment programs at Gilbert Public Schools! We offer a diverse selection of programs intended to encourage students to explore new educational opportunities. Note: The student enrichment programs are delivered on different campuses with coordination and management by Gilbert Public Schools Community Education Department. Enroll in Enrichment Programs Gilbert youth athletics Gilbert Youth Athletics is committed to providing top-tier coaching, utilizing elite facilities and focusing on the overall development of each student-athlete. It is our belief that great athletes must develop fundamental skills at a young age which prepares them for a future of success as they progress through high school and college programs.GYA Programs Holiday camps - Registration opens 8/28/2023This school year we are handling Holiday Camp registrations in individual blocks. Each Holiday Camp will have a separate registration for each of the Breaks & One Day camps. Registration will open for ALL dates at the same time, however, each holiday camp will have a different CLOSE date depending on the date the Holiday Camp runs. NO late registrations will be accepted after the close date, NO EXCEPTION.Registration Closing Dates:Fall Break - Sept. 26th @ 6pmWinter Break - Dec. 12th @ 6pmSpring Break - Mar. 5th @ 6pmVeteran's Day - Nov. 6th @ 6pmDay Before Thanksgiving Holidays - Nov. 16th @ 6pmMartin Luther King Day - Jan. 9th @ 6pmPresident's Day - Feb. 13th @ 6pmAshland Ranch - Site Phone: 480-818-0154, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-8316Playa del Rey - Site Phone: 480-818-2359, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-1752Superstition Springs - Site Phone: 480-818-2690, Field Trip Phone: 480-818-2896Ashland Ranch Winter Break Field Trip Calendar Playa del Rey Winter Break Field Trip Calendar Superstition Springs Winter Break Field Trip Calendar For Additional Info & Registration Advantage Preschool Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens November 1, 2023. November 1st-7th, priority will be given to children of GPS Employees and children of CURRENT GPS preschool families.Registration for the 2023-2024 year is open.Online Preschool is being offered to a limited number of students. Unless Noted as Online Preschool all classes are in person. Advantage Preschool (formerly Amanecer) is a play-based program aligned with the Arizona Department of Education Early Learning Standards with a focus on critical thinking skills and social-emotional development. Advantage Preschool (formerly Amanecer) is for families with 3-5-year-olds and is offered at most GPS elementary schools three or four days per week. Enroll in Advantage Preschool Building BlocksRegistration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens November 1, 2023. November 1st-7th, priority will be given to children of GPS Employees and children of CURRENT GPS preschool families.Registration for the 2023-2024 year is open.Building Blocks Program is designed to help prepare young children for Kindergarten by promoting confidence within an elementary school environment. Enroll in Building Blocks 3's Enroll in Building Blocks 4's Kindergarten PrepRegistration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens November 1, 2023. November 1st-7th, priority will be given to children of GPS Employees and children of CURRENT GPS preschool families.Registration for the 2023-2024 year is open.Kindergarten Prep is a 20 student program taught by a certified teacher with a classroom assistant, designed to give your child a jump start on becoming a prepared and eager Gilbert Public Schools student ready for the rigors of Kindergarten! Enroll in Kindergarten Prep TOYBOXRegistration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens November 1, 2023. November 1st-7th, priority will be given to children of GPS Employees and children of CURRENT GPS preschool families.Registration for the 2023-2024 year is open.For further information on the availability for a specific TOYBOX location, please contact the Preschool Office at 480-497-3461. TOYBOX Early Learning Center is a program established as a laboratory setting on high school campuses incorporating a full teaching curriculum. All lessons are objective driven, play-based, and designed using the Arizona Early Learning Standard. Enroll in TOYBOX VIK Club ProgramRegistration for the 2023-2024 School Year is open.Due to staffing shortages, we have closed registrations at the following VIK Club locations, at this time. If you are interested in adding your child to a waitlist at any of these locations, please call the Community Education Business Office at 480-892-9089 x0.Ashland Ranch, Augusta, Canyon Rim, Finley Farms, Harris, Meridian, Mesquite El, Neely, Pioneer, Playa del Rey, Quartz Hill, Sonoma Ranch, and Superstition Springs. Designed to support the needs of today's working families, the VIK club is a safe, fun-filled extended learning program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade enrolled in district schools. We are proud to offer enrichment opportunities that accomplish two major goals: reinforcing the excellent educational programming at Gilbert Public Schools and encouraging personal growth by cultivating life skills, strong relationships and a sense of self worth. Parent Handbook 2023-2024 School Year Enroll in VIK Club Program Half Days for 2023-2024 School Year - Half Days are noted in Eleyo as Non-School Days and carry an additional fee of $7.95 for the current PM sessions. Half Days for the 2023-2024 School Year are as follows: 8/30, 9/21 & 9/22 (Parent Teacher Conferences), 9/29, 10/25, 12/19, 1/24, 2/28 and 3/8. If child care is needed for any of the indicated Half Days, please select the dates under the "Register for Non-School Days" heading in Eleyo. Please note that these dates are not included in the VIK Club Contract Schedules. These dates will be invoiced during the month in which they occur. VIK Half Days 23-24 School YearIf you need PM care for VIK Half Days (8/30, 9/21, 9/22, 9/29, 10/25, 12/19, 1/24, 2/28, 3/8) please follow these steps. All currently enrolled students must add these days if care is needed.
