Welcome to Gila Vista Jr. High, where we just can't hide that Gila monster pride! We have great school spirit and excellent achievers on our campus. You'll find us in Yuma, Arizona, in the southwest corner of the state. We're proud to say we belong in a great community with terrific parental support. We have many involved figures that help this school and our children achieve great heights.

Our school is of modest size with just over 670 students in grades 6 – 8. Our staff and teachers are able to give specialized care to every one of your children. We make sure that no one slips through the cracks. We have so many resources available. We are also a technology-oriented school and have more than 200 computers equipped with Internet access. We aim to teach students skills in and out of the classroom that will make them successful citizens and hard workers in life.

Please take some time and orient yourself with our Web site. We have done our best to keep you informed with everything we think you'll find useful. You can learn more about our staff and administration, or keep up-to-date with our calendar and news items. Sometimes you might have a question or two after you read about us, so be sure to check our frequently asked questions or our student handbook (Spanish version). We value our communication with you, so never hesitate to contact us or stop by the campus for a visit.

Dear Parents,

Welcome to the home of the Gila Monsters! We are committed to providing a supportive, caring, and highly motivational learning environment where we academically challenge students to master the Arizona State Standards. Opportunities for development of leadership skills, responsible citizenship, and community involvement are available. We encourage our students to take advantage of the variety of learning opportunities and fun activities that are available.

Every student is issued a planner at the beginning of the year (or the first day they attend Gila Vista). We recommend that you keep your planner in a 3-ring binder. Please complete your planner daily since the AIMS Prep Class teacher will check it weekly. Students who lose their planner will be required to purchase a replacement planner.

Our primary goal is to offer a variety of opportunities for students to be successful. We believe that success breeds success and we are committed to helping our students become successful. Thank you for your interest in Gila Vista. Please read this site to learn more about our fantastic school or drop by to view our site or a classroom in action.

Sincerely,

Rusty Tyndall, Principal