Thanks to all who donated snacks and those who volunteered to help for Field Day today! The kids and staff had a great time and we had beautiful weather! We appreciate Ms. O’Keeffe for planning this event!
We wish you all a very happy Easter and a relaxing week off from school!
View the Easter Services Schedule at St. Gabriel the Archangel parish which begins tonight!
What’s Happening?
- April 3, Good Friday: No school.
- April 5: Easter Sunday!
- April 6 – 10, Mon. – Fri.: Easter break no school. Classes resume on Monday, April 13.
- April 13-24: ITBS Testing for grades 3-8 from 8:15am – 12pm. Class testing schedules will vary. Good sleep and a healthy breakfast is important especially during the testing weeks. The majority of tests are done the first week but some classes will have testing into the 2nd week. All students should arrive on time. Morning appointments should be rescheduled to avoid missing the testing period.
- April 15, Wednesday:
- Last Day to apply to Catholic Education Arizona for tuition scholarships for 2026-2027. We encourage all incoming kindergarten families to apply and anyone who has a need for tuition assistance.
- Application period for Arizona Leadership Foundation opens today and runs through June 17. Corporate scholarships for those who qualify. Don’t miss out!
- April 17, Friday: Rosary led by the 2nd grade at 2:20pm.
Coming Up!
- April 24, 25, 26: ACS School Musical Production of The Lion King Jr. in the parish hall. Order your tickets online now!
- Friday evening: 7pm
- Saturday matinee at 2pm. Evening show at 7pm
- Sunday matinee at 2pm
- May 1, Friday: May Crowing at 9:15am. Students will not attend Mass. They will attend their regular Mass on Wednesday.
- May 6, Wednesday: ACS All School Spring Concert at 6:30pm in the parish hall. Student attire is guys in ties and girls their Sunday best! Modest attire please!
Summer Camps at ACS
ACS Summer program and camps for June and July are being planned and updated! Check it out!
Student Tuition Organizations scholarships for 2026-2027
With the increase in tuition next school year, we encourage all families who need assistance next year to please apply to Catholic Education Arizona by the April 15 deadline for round 1 funding. You should also apply to Arizona Leadership Foundation starting on April 15 – June 17. See the links below. If you wish to have friends and family donate their AZ tax liability to your student specifically, please apply to Arizona Tuition Connection, IBE, AZPESF or STO4Kidz. There are many others as well, just Google Arizona Tuition Tax Credit scholarships to find more.
Catholic Education Arizona – Apply now through April 15
Arizona Leadership Foundation – Application period opens on April 15- June 17, 2026
Arizona Tuition Connection – Enroll now for 2026-2027
STO4Kidz – Opens April 18- June 1, and again Nov. 1 – Dec. 1.
Arizona Private Education Scholarship Fund – Application opens March 1
Institute for Better Education (IBE) – Applications open on May 16, 2026
Helpful Links:
- 2025-2026 ACS Calendar
- Volunteer Information
- Extracurricular Activities
- Extended Care (after school care)
- Visit the St. Gabriel website for all parish events https://www.stgacc.org/
WE NEED YOU!
Safe Environment Training: To volunteer on campus or ACS events, each volunteer must complete the Safe Environment Training (SET). Please go to CMGConnect. Complete the training, Foundation Online for new volunteers and Renewal for Lay People for returning volunteers.
Volunteerism is the backbone of our school community. We need your help especially for lunch/recess, field trips, and school events.
To fulfill your service agreement please visit our Volunteer Info webpage to learn how to start/renew your Volunteer Certification and learn how to download the MobileServe App to volunteer and to record your service hours.
Volunteer Opportunities
ACS Volunteers: We appreciate all of our ACS volunteers.
- Help Needed – Lunch duty opportunities are available at MobileServe. Lunchtime is an easy way to volunteer and meet other parents.
