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Gilbert, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min readGood morning Gilbert! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Gilbert Public Schools split from other districts on EVIT busing
- Want to perform in ‘Clue’? Gilbert auditions are happening this weekend
- How a new grant is changing wellness support for Gilbert officers
Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 109 and low of 86 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Hot, temps: high: 112, low: 87.
- Saturday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 112 and low of 89 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Gilbert breaks from pack on East Valley Institute of Technology busing (eastvalleytribune.com) — Gilbert Public Schools has broken from most East Valley districts by providing its own buses to take students to EVIT’s Mesa campuses, rather than relying on EVIT’s new vendor. The move follows a lawsuit and tense negotiations over funding and control, while transportation glitches elsewhere eased after Windstar Lines settled into regular routes. 
2. Auditions for CLUE at Hale Centre Theatre announced for August 22 (blogspot.com) — Gilbert performers have a chance to audition for the comedy-mystery play “Clue” at Hale Centre Theatre on Page Avenue, with in-person slots on Saturday, August 22 and video submissions due the night before. The production, which welcomes actors of all backgrounds, will run in Gilbert from December 31, 2026 through early February, offering a substantial local stage opportunity.
3. Gilbert police focus on officer wellness as new grant expands first responder support (abc15.com) — Gilbert police are expanding mental health and wellness support for officers, backed by a new grant that grows first responder programs across Maricopa County. With more than 19,000 calls handled in July alone, the department now leans on a full-time peer support unit, counseling, and Boulder Crest’s Struggle Well program to help staff manage trauma and long-term stress.
4. Gilbert neurodivergent students rebuild a tech giant (eastvalleytribune.com) — Neurodivergent students at Gilbert’s PS Academy Arizona spent six months building a full-scale cardboard replica of the historic ENIAC computer, then showcased it at a major vintage computing festival in California. Their ambitious project highlighted both technical skill and personal growth, as 15-year-old Cameron Coleman presented the work to industry veterans and historians, challenging assumptions about what neurodivergent students can achieve.
5. Koa Peat comes home: what to expect from Arizona's newest Sun (gilaherald.com) — A former Perry High School star from Gilbert, Koa Peat is officially heading to the Phoenix Suns after being drafted 30th overall. The story explains his dominant high school run in Gilbert, strong freshman year at Arizona, and what kind of bench role and development challenges he’s likely to face as a rookie on a competitive Suns roster.
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Hale Centre Theatre - Arizona, 50 W Page Ave, Gilbert
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Friday August 21
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Other local events
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Senior Parking Spot Painting Day
Mesquite High Gilbert, AZ 85233
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Boost card sales - STUCO.
Patterson Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Burk Hearing and Vision Screening
Burk Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Governing Board Business Meeting
Islands 140 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA
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1/2 Day K-12
Burk Gilbert, AZ 85234
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11:55 AM Elementary, 12:30 PM Junior High, 11:20 AM High School -
Islands Gilbert, AZ 85233
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1/2 Day 11:55am dismissal
Patterson Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Saturday August 22
Sunday August 23
Tuesday August 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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College Fair
Basha High Chandler, AZ 85249
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Virtual Workplace Readiness →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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Cyber Safety & Computer Basics →
Maricopa County Human Services East Valley Center (EVC) • 1001 W. Souther
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Co-Ed Wrestling vs. Crismon High School & Cooley Middle Sch
Queen Creek Middle School Home
4:30 pm
Thursday August 20
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