Kiwanis Club of Gilbert, Arizona

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We’re a new Kiwanis club working to change the future for children in Gilbert, AZ. Join us in this effort by stopping by one of our Monday meetings!

Kids need Kiwanis. Kiwanis needs you. Some kids are hungry. Some kids need help learning to read. Others need mentors in their community. You can help improve these issues and more – one child at a time. Your support and participation help kids realize a brighter tomorrow. HELP US CHANGE THE FUTURE
We’re a new Kiwanis club working to change the future for children in Gilbert. Kiwanis exists to hel

p children around the world. Some popular projects that help kids include installing reading rooms in schools, packing backpacks with school supplies and programs that teach skills or provide safety lessons. The members of this new Kiwanis club will look at the needs of children in the community and decide the projects that will benefit local kids.

08/07/2026

Here's a glimpse of last night's meeting. We discussed our annual back-to-back supply drive to 13 Gilbert elementary schools and how we can make it even better next year!

We also looked ahead at other projects we can do in the community to support Gilbert youth.

Do you have any ideas for us? Or even better...Want to help?! Attend one of our semi-monthly Thursday meetings!

DM for details!

07/26/2026

Every year our Kiwanis Club of Gilbert, Arizona delivers school supplies to 13 The Official Gilbert Public Schools District elementary schools most in need.

We started by surveying the schools' Social Workers in April and asked" “What are the most needed items” for your school.

And from that list, we ordered, packaged and delivered!!

🎧 387 headphones
🫟 180 glue sticks
🖍️ 869 Expo dry erase markers
✏️ 219 No. 2 pencils
✂️ 187 scissors
📕 250 2 pocket folders
💦 105 water bottles
〽️ 30 sets of regular color markers
🧼 48 erasers
📝 24 pencils boxes

Sorting and packaging per school took about 1 ½ hours and took a team!

Thank you to 👩🏻‍🏫:
Guadalupe Espinoza, PTO President at Harris Elementary
Kelly Lindsay & Louise from The Official Gilbert Elementary

This takes lots of TEAM WORK, a super BIG THANK YOU to each one of us.

Sonoma Ranch Elementary PTSO
Playa del Rey Elementary School Patterson Elementary Meridian Elementary Boulder Creek Elementary Superstition Springs Elementary Burk Elementary

07/23/2026

Here's our first pic from the 13 deliveries to Gilbert Elementary schools to help them stock their classrooms and support students in need of a little assistance.

Jazmine is holding a bag of dry erase markers to help stock the classrooms! 👩🏻‍🏫

The Official Gilbert Public Schools District

06/19/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Shane McCord on his retirement and on being recognized with the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce President’s Award!🏆

Dr. McCord’s 31-year career in education has touched countless students, families, educators, and community members across Gilbert. From teacher to principal to superintendent of The Official Gilbert Public Schools District, his leadership has reflected what Kiwanis cares deeply about: helping young people learn, grow, lead, and believe in their future.

We especially celebrate his commitment to keeping students at the center of decision-making, including his support of the Superintendent’s Student Senate, where high school students had a voice in shaping their educational experience.

Thank you, Dr. McCord, for your decades of service to Gilbert students and families. Your impact will continue through the many lives you helped guide and inspire. 💙

Congratulations and best wishes in retirement!

06/07/2026

Congratulations to the final 2026 Student of the Month, Ford Ginder!! 👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻He is the winner of a new tablet📟

Pictured: Debbie from Kiwanis Club of Gilbert, Arizona and Principal Justin Smreba

❓Want to get involved? DM us or comment. More support for our kids is always welcome!

Southwest District of Kiwanis International

06/02/2026

Employees and Community Honor the Legacy of Governing Board President Sheila Uggetti.

"Sheila committed her entire life to public education. To say she was a champion for students, educators and families would be an understatement" 😊

Governing Board President and GPS leader Sheila Uggetti passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, leaving a powerful legacy in the district and public education as a whole.

Sheila spent over 50 years serving her local community in public education, 40 of those years as an employee of GilbertPublic Schools. She was a teacher of Special Education and regular education for 17 years. She also served as an Interim HR Director at the beginning of the phenomenal growth in Gilbert and for 21 years she was the Principal of Gilbert Elementary School. In 2010 Sheila moved back to her hometown of Douglas, Arizona, where she served as Superintendent of Douglas School District until her retirement in 2015. During the 2015-2016 school year, she worked with ASU mentoring principals and served as a substitute principal for GPS. Sheila received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Special Education and Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from ASU. She also spent 8 years as an adjunct professor for NAU. Sheila was first elected to the Gilbert School District Governing Board in 2016 and was appointed in 2020 when there were only three candidates for three seats. For the 2024/25 school year, Sheila was serving in the role of Governing Board President.

The Official Gilbert Public Schools District

05/27/2026

Have some clothing. 👕👟👙 you want to donate and want the proceeds to stay in ?

👀 no further than one of Gilbert elementary schools! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona and Kiwanis Club of Gilbert, Arizona partner up to split the proceeds AND share some with the school who has the bin in their parking lot.

Pictured: Greenfield Elementary School

05/24/2026

Congratulations to the Kiwanis Students of the Quarter at Burk Elementary in 🏆

K-3 winner: Mason Joannes
4-6 winner: Hayden Riddell

Each student received a fluffy and gift card to Altitude Trampoline in the amount of $75!

📢 If you want to get involved in activities and fundraising that support our Gilbert youth, DM us!

04/26/2026

A few weeks ago, Southwest District of hosted our annual “Day of Play” at Sunshine Acres— one of our favorite signature service projects of the year. 💙
For the past 10 years, Kiwanis Clubs and Key Clubs from across our division have come together to create a fun, joy-filled day for the children and house parents at Sunshine Acres.

This year, around 70 children and house parents joined us, along with 40+ Key Club members and 30+ Kiwanians and guests who helped set up, run games, serve food, and make the day special.

The kids enjoyed carnival games, face painting, hair chalk, bounce houses, a basketball game, corn hole tournament, prizes, and a big hot dog barbecue. We also added two new games this year — Pirate Putt-Putt Mini Golf and an Under-the-Sea Obstacle Course — thanks to Debra from the Kiwanis Club of Gilbert.

A huge thank-you to everyone who volunteered, donated, sponsored, cooked, served, cheered, and helped bring this day to life.

As Sunshine Acres shared, “The kids and staff look forward to our event every year.”
This is what Kiwanis is all about — showing up, serving kids, and creating moments where every child feels special. 💙

04/11/2026

At Williams Field High School, the club participated in activities such as writing pen pal letters, organizing the school's Trunk or Treat, crocheting hearts to give to fellow students, teachers, and the elderly, and they completed a course in Seizure Recognition and Epilepsy Awareness, earning them certification. One of the biggest off-school events was Kids Day at Arizona State Fair where they raised donations for the United Food Bank.

Club elections begin in April, and events carry through the following school year. A Student President leads each Key Club and has a school sponsor who coordinates the events.

If you'd like your child or teen to get involved in an impactful organization that directly supports our local community, DM us today! If your school does not already have a Key Club, there are other opportunities available.

Address

929 N Val Vista Drive
Gilbert, AZ
85234

Telephone

+14802202632

Website

http://www.gilbertkiwanisclub.org/

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