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![2026-2027 Kindergarten Enrollment & Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/ec3lqrjat51zoo9aibll/Pioneer-Kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/ec3lqrjat51zoo9aibll/Pioneer-Kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/ec3lqrjat51zoo9aibll/Pioneer-Kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/ec3lqrjat51zoo9aibll/Pioneer-Kindergarten.png","width":1200}])
Take a look inside Pioneer Elementary and learn about our Prospector Family and kindergarten options.
![A-Rated by Arizona Department of Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/zioswz0fpzgw2fpdllxi/Pioneer-LetterGrade.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/zioswz0fpzgw2fpdllxi/Pioneer-LetterGrade.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/zioswz0fpzgw2fpdllxi/Pioneer-LetterGrade.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762190298/gilbertschoolsnet/zioswz0fpzgw2fpdllxi/Pioneer-LetterGrade.png","width":1200}])
Pioneer is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
![Our Pioneer Home]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739305459/gilbertschoolsnet/ptmyma7reuvhb9uexsyn/40th-students-pioneer.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739305459/gilbertschoolsnet/ptmyma7reuvhb9uexsyn/40th-students-pioneer.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739305459/gilbertschoolsnet/ptmyma7reuvhb9uexsyn/40th-students-pioneer.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1739305459/gilbertschoolsnet/ptmyma7reuvhb9uexsyn/40th-students-pioneer.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739305459/gilbertschoolsnet/ptmyma7reuvhb9uexsyn/40th-students-pioneer.png","width":1300}])
Pioneer Elementary opened its doors in 1984 and is proud home of the Prospectors!
![Clubs & Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1725390310/gilbertschoolsnet/wniuzgfommcjmqq41acq/2324_Parade_PioneerEle-3copy.jpg","width":2048}])
We offer Running Club, Oceanography, and Student Council.
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![VIK - Before & After School Care]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760459036/gilbertschoolsnet/sayoeyex9hyeuryvdzxy/2324_PioneerElementary_Students_teachers-25copy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760459036/gilbertschoolsnet/sayoeyex9hyeuryvdzxy/2324_PioneerElementary_Students_teachers-25copy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760459036/gilbertschoolsnet/sayoeyex9hyeuryvdzxy/2324_PioneerElementary_Students_teachers-25copy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760459036/gilbertschoolsnet/sayoeyex9hyeuryvdzxy/2324_PioneerElementary_Students_teachers-25copy.png","width":1200}])
VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
Prospectors Announcements
![Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":512}])
Prospector News & Events
Prospector News
![Recap: The First Month at Pioneer Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/lojjmxavg9pllhfsc4ff/PioneerProspectorNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/lojjmxavg9pllhfsc4ff/PioneerProspectorNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/lojjmxavg9pllhfsc4ff/PioneerProspectorNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/lojjmxavg9pllhfsc4ff/PioneerProspectorNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/lojjmxavg9pllhfsc4ff/PioneerProspectorNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
The school year has been underway for just over one month now! Students and staff at Pioneer Elementary have been busy learning, growing, and building community. Here's a breakdown of everything that's happened so far.
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about GPS VIK Club Earns 100% Accreditation and Excellence Award from AzCASE
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