Gibbs Elementary School

Joyce Gibbs, Leilani Gibbs, Kent Pekel, Mark Randall, and Kim Howards standing for a photo in front of the display of George W. Gibbs Jr. at Gibbs Elementary.

Mrs. Joyce Gibbs encouraging a student with her arm around them as they show her their work.

Principal Mark Randall talking with Leilani and Joyce in the school hallway as they look up smiling at him.

Display of Mr. George W. Gibbs Jr. whom Gibbs Elementary is named after.

April 22, 2026

Rochester Public Schools

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Mrs. Joyce Gibbs, wife of the late George W. Gibbs Jr., for whom Gibbs Elementary was named. Joyce had a long history of substitute teaching at our school and of volunteering in our classrooms. In 2023, we had the privilege of welcoming Joyce and her daughter Leilani for a visit, where they shared memories and reconnected with familiar faces. Joyce will be missed and will always be a part of the penguin family here at Gibbs. Our hearts are with those close to the Gibbs family who are grieving this loss.