Gilbert Public Schools Presents Award to Gilbert Rotary Club

Gilbert Public Schools representatives presented The Gilbert Rotary Club with an Arizona School Public Relations Association “Award of Excellence” at a Gilbert Rotary Club meeting last month. The Gilbert Rotary Club received the award for its contributions to education, specifically for their annual Dictionary Project.

The Gilbert Rotary Club believes that a strong education is an invaluable asset, and literacy is one of the major targets of their efforts. Two years ago, the Gilbert Rotary Club identified an opportunity to make a significant difference within the community, and through The Dictionary Project, the club partners with GPS educators and local businesses to generate an enthusiasm for both spelling and reading among young students.

Each school year, the Rotarians visit 27 GPS elementary schools, give a presentation at each school, and hand-deliver a personal dictionary and bookmark to every third grade student.

The Arizona School Public Relations Association (ASPRA) is a professional organization that provides support for educators involved in school public relations, as well as professional development activities for school public relations specialists. Building and maintaining public confidence in schools are two of the most important tasks educators face today. ASPRA is dedicated to improving the public’s understanding, commitment, and support of public education.

Gilbert Public Schools
140 S. Gilbert Rd.
Gilbert, AZ 85296
(480) 497-3300