GPS Run for Fun Mission
Connect, Create and Care for the promotion of healthy and active lifestyles in the Gilbert Public Schools community.
Photos are also posted on the GPS Run for Fun Photo Gallery page!
Artwork Submissions
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GPS Student
Artwork Submissions
Thank you to all the students who submitted their awesome works of art! Three names were drawn at random for the following prizes:
Disc golf set, Ellinore, 1st Grade, Settler's Point Elementary
Stainless steel water bottle, Emersyn, 5th Grade, Towne Meadows Elementary
Hydration backpack, Aliyah, 5th Grade, Harris Elementary
Congratulations!
Should you wish to add your active photo to our gallery, please email runforfun@gilbertschools.net
GPS Run for Fun Stickers are great for water bottles! A portion of the proceeds are donated to our GPS Run for Fun to promote healthy and active lifestyles in our community.
Healthful Tips and Resources
Mental Health Matters: Community Resources
Enjoy listening to our recent motivational podcasts from our GPS employee wellness program... BeWell!
Are you a local business owner that would like to join in the fun?
We appreciate our business leaders in our community and their support of public education! If you are interested in donating goods and services to Run for Fun participants, please contact gpsrunforfun@gilbertschools.net.
In partnership with Gilbert Education Foundation
Founded in 2001, the Gilbert Education Foundation (GEF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to enrich, support, and promote innovation for the students and teachers of the Gilbert Public School District. Over the last 20 years, through events, grants, donations and corporate sponsors GEF has raised and contributed nearly $2.0M to students, staff and programs in Gilbert Public Schools. Programs include the social services S.H.A.N.E. program helping district staff and families in need, scholarships, varsity letter in volunteerism, innovation grants, STEM programs and enrichment. If you are interested in sponsoring, donating or getting involved please email info@gefaz.org.
GPS Run for Fun Committee
Julie Adkinson, 4th Grade Teacher, Greenfield Elementary
Caryn Anson, PE Teacher, Finley Farms Elementary
Meredith Brook, PE Teacher, Ashland Ranch Elementary
Rachel Broughten, Nutrition Services
Nick Cornell, PE Teacher, Campo Verde High
Luce Filiatrault, GPS Parent
Conna Jones, Marketing and Communications
Debbie McCarron, Nutrition Services
Camellia Mckenzie, Nutrition Services
Morgan Pardy, PE Teacher, Mesquite Elementary
Michelle Ricapito, Nutrition Services
Natalie Tenney, Nutrition Services
Melissa Waggoner, PE Teacher, Desert Ridge Junior High
Contact: gpsrunforfun@gilbertschools.net