Last night's volleyball match was a test of endurance ... one the Tigers won. Our girls knocked off Winterset in 5 sets, and we have more than 110 photos.

Here's a sample, along with plenty of celebration shots. The entire gallery can be found right here: ...https://gilbertschools.smugmug.com/Volleyball-Winterset-Sept-19-2023/

#GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Just a Hoemcoming schedule note: The powderpuff football semifinals will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:05 pm, not today at the same time.

The powderpuff final will be Friday afternoon.

Sorry for the confusion. #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Our esports team hosted Ames for a match yesterday afternoon, and I won't lie to you - it's the first sports event I've ever attended where I was incredibly confused.

I wasn't sure which team won until it was all over and the teams huddled. Only then did I see our ...coach, Mr. Chung, give a fist pump and a smile to all of his players ... Gilbert prevailed.

It was so fun to watch the kids in their element. Talking strategy prior to the match, how intently they watched each other, the oohs and aaahs during each battle, the celebrations afterwards.

Here's a sample of the photos. The entire gallery can be found here: https://gilbertschools.smugmug.com/Esports-Ames-Sept-19-2023/

#GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Thank you so much to our kids on the Homecoming Court for taking time out of their day today to meet with me for some photos and a quick video.

So let's meet the candidates! #GilbertPride #GilbertPride

Who will be crowned your 2023 Gilbert Homecoming Queen and King? Find out at halftime of Friday’s football game against Des Moines Hoover. #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Your 2023 Gilbert Homecoming candidates that will walk together this week during coronation. #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Your 2023 Gilbert Homecoming Court

Joey Currans
Katie O’Brien
Dennis May
Rebecca Schrader
Jonathan Stoker
Chloe Berns-Schweingruber
Truman Kruckenberg
Lulu Smith
Isaac Weary
Kwin Deike

Have fun this week, and good luck! #GilbertPride ...#TigersTogether

Thank you to our Information Technology (IT) professionals for the many, many things you do on a daily basis to help our school function. Their behind the scenes work is so critical to our students and staff members.

Enjoy this day where we celebrate you! #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Our high school students kicked off Homecoming Week with an afternoon pep rally on Monday. Some photos from the rally.

Later today we'll have photos and video of the Homecoming Court. #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

For the past several years, Iowa State pre-service teachers have come to Gilbert Elementary to work with some kindergarten and second-grade students as part of their math methods coursework. This partnership gives the Iowa State students an authentic look into how elementary students think, and it ...gives our kids a chance to work 1:1 to develop their own math skills.

ISU students returned to our elementary today to continue to work with our students. Once again, this is a tremendous partnership that benefits both these future teachers and our students. Thank you, ISU! #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

Welcome to Homecoming Week, 2023!

Stopped by the high school early this morning to see the decorating done in the Commons by our cheerleaders and their families - they did an amazing job with the Drive-In theme!

This week we've got pep rallies, intramurals, Powderpuff ...football, the parade, the middle school's annual flag football and middleball day, and it all leads up to Friday's homecoming game against Des Moines Hoover and coronation at halftime.

Let's have some fun, Tigers! #GilbertPride #TigersTogether

It's Homecoming Week! Join the festivities! For more information about these events, including start times and locations, please visit our website. #GilbertPride #TigersTogether https://raccoonriverconference.org/public/genie/151/school/785/date/2023-09-18/view/week/