Military Families

Gila Vista Jr. High School salutes our military families and provides a welcoming, supportive learning environment for military students. We invite families to contact us to schedule a tour or learn more about the great programs available at Gila Vista.

Purple Star Schools

The Purple Star School Program is a prestigious recognition awarded to schools that go above and beyond to support the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. This achievement reflects our school’s dedication to ensuring that military-connected students have the resources, stability, and community they need to thrive.

Gila Vista Point of Contact

Karl Bobbio

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928-502-7100

Military Family Life Counselors

Military Family Life Counselors, funded by the Department of Defense, may serve schools with many active-duty dependent students. With parent permission, they provide free, confidential individual and group counseling to children and families to address the impacts of military life. They do not keep records of counseling. They also may provide education and coaching to teachers and staff.

We encourage our active-duty military families to learn more about the program or schedule an appointment with your school’s MFLC by contacting District One’s Military-Connected Advocate, Sandra Carbajal, (928) 502-4397.

• Parent Letter
• MCFL Consent Form

Peer-to-Peer Mentoring

Our school is proud to offer Peer-to-Peer Mentoring. The Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program aligns with our commitment to all students at Gila Vista, and it facilitates peer mentorship to military students and their families. If you are interested in participating or supporting the Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program, please contact our school’s AZPSS point of contact (Mr. Bobbio) for more information.

Calendar of Patriotic Events

• April 2024 Celebrated the month of the Military Child by encouraging the students and staff to dress in Purple. Purple Up Day: Imprints of Honor Club in School Library – Veterans (Ongoing)
• April 2024 Purple Up Day Celebrated the month of the Military Child by encouraging the students and staff to dress in purple.
• September 2025 – Red, White, and Blue Spirit Day in honor of Patriots’ Day
• November 2025 – Marine Corps Birthday Luncheon with veterans, students, and staff.
• April 2025 Up! Events – April 2025

Enroll Today

We make registration easy! Online registration is now available, or you may complete the paperwork at the school office. We invite parents to visit the Yuma School District One website for more information, to download forms, or to register online.