Harriet Gifford Elementary School

10/09/2026

10/06/2026

Join the community for the third annual El Trote de las Calacas (Skeleton Trot) 5K, a USTF-certified 5K race/walk and lively cultural event, on October 10. The race steps off at 9 a.m. at the Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin. The event is a partnership between the U-46 Educational Foundation and the Gail Borden Public Library Foundation, and honors the Day of the Dead with live music, catrinas, face painting, tamborazo, food trucks, an outdoor cultural marketplace, and much more!

Don’t want to run or walk? We need volunteers for the event, too! The registration deadline is October 9. For more details, including registration and volunteer information, visit the

Academic Success for All

10/05/2026

Last Day for the Back to School Sale for HG SpiritWear! Get yours today and help raise funds for Harriet Gifford! 10% of sales go back to our School!

10/01/2026

Harriet Gifford families! We only have 4 Days left to participate in our Spirit Wear Back-to-School Sale! PLUS, starting today through October 5th, tees will be marked down to $17.99. Shop today and take advantage of our biggest savings of the year: https://1stplace.sale/28781

09/28/2026

If you'd like to order some fun Harriet Gifford Spiritwear,click on the link.
10% of the sales comes back to Harriet Gifford to help pay for events like Monster Mash, Cookies with Santa and more. 35% OFF until October 5th!!
https://1stplace.sale/28781

09/25/2026

Celebrando la herencia Hispana.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage.