New Construction Updates

Building for our Future

Gilbert Schools could not be more excited about the future of the district. With 83 percent community support for our bond referendum in November of 2023, we are thrilled to be moving forward with new facilities throughout the district over the next few years.


June, 2025 Video Update

We have another video update for you regarding our current construction projects at Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert High School, Gilbert Middle School, and at the site of our new Gilbert District Office.


MAY, 2025 VIDEO UPDATE

Construction continues around the district and we wanted to give our stakeholders an update on where things stand at Gilbert Elementary, Gilbert High School, and Gilbert Middle School with the new practice track.

Drone footage and a few quick highlights for each of the sites are available in this 1-minute video. Check it out!


Elementary School

Gilbert Schools held its official ground breaking ceremony at the site of its new elementary building in early September of 2024.

The new Gilbert Elementary is scheduled to be completed in late spring or early summer of 2026 with the goal of opening to students at the start of the 2026-27 school year.

CMBA Architects designed the new Gilbert Elementary, and Denovo is serving as the construction manager for the project.

Elementary Ground Breaking Staff
Gilbert Elementary Principal Staci Edwards (left), and teachers Stephanie Strudthoff (center) and DeeDee Haselhoff (right) at the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Gilbert Elementary.
Ground Breaking Entire Team
Ground-breaking ceremony at the site of the new Gilbert Elementary in early September of 2024.

The ground breaking symbolizes the future of Gilbert Schools. By having community members and kindergartners there, it represented building on our rich history while also building into the future for generations to come.

-Dr. Christine Trujillo, Superintendent of Gilbert Schools

VIDEO AND PHOTOS OF PREFAB WALLS INSTALLATION

Late December, 2024
Late December, 2024
Late December, 2024
Late December, 2024

BUILDING TOUR: MAY, 2025

Gilbert Elementary – May, 2025

Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025
Elementary Tour – May, 2025

BUILDING TOUR: SEPTEMBER, 2025

Front of Gilbert Elementary – September, 2025
Front entrance of Gilbert Elementary – September, 2025
Kindergarten neighborhood – September, 2025
First grade neighborhood – September, 2025
Second grade neighborhood – September, 2025
Back of Gilbert Elementary – September, 2025
West side (gymnasium side) of Gilbert Elementary – September, 2025

BUILDING TOUR: NOVEMBER, 2025

Elementary Front of Building
Front of Elementary Building – November 2025
Elementary K Neighborhood
Kindergarten Neighborhood – November 2025
Elementary K Classroom
Kindergarten Classroom – November 2025
Elementary K Neighborhood Outside
Kindergarten Neighborhood – November 2025
Elementary Front Entrance
Front Entrance – November 2025
Elementary Cafeteria
Cafeteria – November 2025
Elementary Art Room
Art Room – November 2025
Elementary Front Hallway
Front Hallway – November 2025
Elementary Gymnasium
Elementary Gymnasium – November 2025
Elementary Library
Elementary Library – November 2025

Middle School

SECURED ENTRANCE

In the spring of 2024, construction began on a new secured entrance at Gilbert Middle School. The project was completed in early November of 2024.

The new secured entrance allows school staff to vet all visitors prior to granting them access to the building. It also includes several new offices.

The outside of the new secured entrance at Gilbert Middle School. The project was completed in early November of 2024.
A close-up of the outside of the new secured entrance at Gilbert Middle School. The project was completed in early November of 2024.
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The new office area at Gilbert Middle School. The project was completed in early November of 2024 and will offer more security for both our staff and students.
MS Secured Entrance Open
The new office area at Gilbert Middle School. The project was completed in early November of 2024 and will offer more security for both our staff and students.
Middle School Entrace Construction
Construction of the new secured entrance at Gilbert Middle School in the summer of 2024.
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Construction of the new secured entrance at Gilbert Middle School in the summer of 2024.

PRACTICE TRACK

Construction of a new six-lane practice track to be used by our middle school track and field student-athletes will begin in the spring of 2025. It is scheduled to be completed in the fall of 2025.

This new track, which will have the ability to be expanded in the future if necessary, will be located in the large grassy lot located to the north of Gilbert Middle School.

Site of new Gilbert Middle School Practice Track – May, 2025

HIGH SCHOOL

Construction on a variety of new and exciting projects at Gilbert High School is scheduled to begin in mid-March, 2025. Those projects and anticipated completion dates include:

  • The renovation of science classrooms (Estimated Completion: December of 2025).
  • The addition of five new classrooms that will be located on the northwest corner of the building (Estimated Completion: August of 2026).
  • A new auxiliary gymnasium that will be located on the east side of the building (Estimated Completion: August of 2026).
  • Two new locker rooms and a new athletic training room for the treatment of student-athletes near the auxiliary gymnasium (Estimated Completion: August of 2026).
  • New turf installation at Tiger Stadium (Estimated Completion: Summer of 2025).

Mobilization of equipment will begin in early spring of 2025, with dirt work and outside construction taking place while school is in session. 

Gilbert High School – May, 2025
A look at Tiger Stadium after the new turf installation.
A quick update on the construction at Gilbert High School, as of August 22, 2025. The installation of the walls to the new gymnasium on the east side of the building has begun, and work on the new section of classrooms on the west side of the building continues.

BUILDING TOUR: NOVEMBER, 2025

High School Science Room 1
High School Science Room Renovation – November 2025
High School Science Room 2
High School Science Room Renovation – November 2025
High School Science Room 3
High School Science Room Renovation – November 2025
High School Science Room 4
High School Science Room Renovation – November 2025
High School Aux Gym Outside
High School Auxiliary Gymnasium – Outside – November 2025
High School Locker Rooms
High School Auxiliary Gymnasium – Locker and Training Rooms – November 2025
High School Aux Gymnasium
High School Auxiliary Gymnasium – November 2025
High School Aux Gym 2
High School Auxiliary Gymnasium – November 2025

DISTRICT OFFICE

The Gilbert Community School District purchased the property located at 200 E. Mathews Dr. in Gilbert for the purposes of a new district office.

Renovations to the building began in the summer of 2025 and are scheduled to be completed in early 2026. The District Office is currently scheduled to be occupied in late January, 2026.

BUILDING TOUR: NOVEMBER, 2025

DO Front Lobby
Front Lobby – November 2025
DO Outside Board Room
Front Lobby, Outside Board Room – November 2025
DO Board Room
Board Room – November 2025
DO Conference Room
Conference Room – November 2025
DO Hallway Offices
Hallway with Offices – November 2025
DO Kitchen
Kitchen Area – November 2025
DO Front Building
Front Entrance to Building – November 2025
DO Back Building
Back of District Office – November 2025