Pioneer Elementary School - Gilbert Public Schools

As the final bell rang and our students waved goodbye for one last time, it marked the end of an incredible chapter in Pioneer's story. While our campus doors may close today, the memories, friendships, laughter, and lessons shared here will live on forever in the hearts of everyone who walked these halls.

To our students, families, staff, and community, thank you for making this school such a special place for so many years. Though our students will continue their journeys at new schools, they will always be a Prospector.

Always remember to SHINE LIKE GOLD!

Once a Prospector, always a Prospector!

We welcomed back our graduating seniors for a special Senior Clap Out! These former students walked our courtyard one last time, surrounded by cheers, smiles, and high fives from our current students and staff.

It was such a meaningful moment to see how much they’ve grown while revisiting the place where so many memories began. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and can’t wait to see where their next adventure takes them!

Congratulations, Class of 2026!

Calling all former Prospector Seniors! Please come let us celebrate you by clapping you out through our courtyard on last time. Wednesday, May 20th 1:40 pm. Please RSVP using the link tinyurl.com/pioclapout

Join us for a delicious fundraiser night at Handel's Ice Cream! Stop by anytime between 3:00–9:00 PM on Tuesday, May 5th to enjoy a scoop (or two!) while supporting our school.

Planning to attend the band and strings concert that evening? Make it a full night of fun and swing by afterward for a well-earned sweet treat!

Our Pioneer families enjoyed a night of fun while working together to create a roller coaster that could travel through the five biomes of Mt. Kilimanjaro. We had an amazing night watching our Prospectors problem solve and work together as a team to explore Africa's tallest peak. Thank you to Challenge Island for providing everything our families needed to explore this STEAM activity.

We were also able to use the opportunity to spread some sunshine to our PTSO and thank them for an amazing school year!

Last night Juliette, Taylor, and Appol respresented Pioneer as they competed in the district Battle of the Books competition. Their teamwork paid off and the girls only missed two questions! This is a great achievement and we are so proud our 6th grade readers!

🤠✨ Saddle up for our Last Rodeo! ✨🤠

Join us as we celebrate the memories, milestones, and magic that have made our school so special over the years. This is a night you won’t want to miss!

🌟 Enjoy:
🍰 Cake & delicious food trucks
📸 Photo booth fun
🖼️ A walk down memory lane with photos from past school years
🚁 A special drone photo to capture the moment
🏫 A last look campus tour

🎶 Plus, enjoy live performances by our band and strings students, and we’re inviting former students to join us on stage!

Be sure to RSVP if you’d like to perform with us again.
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Let’s come together one last time to celebrate our incredible Pioneer community. 💛

Our students kicked off the week with an unforgettable adventure at Science Camp! 🔬🌲 From hands-on experiments to exploring the great outdoors, learning truly came to life beyond the classroom walls.

We are so proud of how our students represented our school — showing responsibility, teamwork, and a love for learning every step of the way. Thank you to our incredible staff and volunteers who made this experience possible!

🍔💙 Two Nights = Twice the Impact! 💙🍔

We are excited to share that Culver's has generously offered our school TWO Restaurant Nights next week! 🎉 Even better — 20% of ALL sales from both nights will go directly back to supporting our students!

That means you can enjoy your favorite ButterBurgers and frozen custard while making a difference for our campus. 🍦✨

📅 Join us either night (or BOTH!) March 4th and 5th from 4-7pm
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your friends, family, and neighbors
💛 Every meal makes an impact

We are so grateful for the continued support from our amazing community.

Some of our kindergarteners and first graders chose to spend their hard-earned Prospector Bucks on lunch outside with friends! We love seeing our students make positive choices and enjoy time together in the fresh air!