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Enroll in GPS Kindergarten (opens in new window/tab)

We offer tuition-free, full-day Kindergarten programs at all of our 26 elementary schools, with options of half-day, Accelerated, Dual-Language Spanish, and Traditional.

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Enroll Now for the 2025-2026 School Year (opens in new window/tab)

Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Visit our tour page to explore our GPS schools in-person and learn how to enroll in a GPS school by visiting our enrollment page.

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GPS Achieves 'A' Letter Grade from A.D.E. for 2023/24 School Year (opens in new window/tab)

All GPS schools have achieved either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ letter grade for the 23/24 school year, rating them as excellent or highly performing by the Arizona Department of Education. As a district, we are extremely proud to be rated 'A', as we continue to be a premier district of educational choice. Thank you to all our students, staff and families for all their hard work to achieve this.

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Learn More About Safety & Security In Our Schools

We are committed to providing a safe learning and working environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Visit our Safety & Security Hub for up to date information and resources.

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Latest News

New Year, New Me: How GPS Helps Students Complete Popular New Year’s Resolutions

From healthy school meals to financial literacy programs, Gilbert Public Schools offers a range of resources to help students achieve their New Year's resolutions like exercising, learning new skills, and spending time with friends and family.

Gilbert High’s Lynn Jorgenson Wins National PhysTEC Teacher of the Year

Gilbert High's Lynn Jorgenson wins national PhysTEC Teacher of the Year award for her work in advancing the teaching profession for high school physics teachers.

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Gilbert High Received Donations from Progressive Claims Employees

Gilbert High School's Automotive Technologies CTE program receives a boost from Nathan Boberg of Progressive Claims.

2025 Flinn Scholarship Semifinalists Evelyn Frost, Aidan Feirstein, and Rati Tabatadze

3 GPS Students Named Semifinalist in Flinn Scholarship

Students from Campo Verde High and Gilbert Classical Academy were named Semifinalist for the prestigious Flinn Scholarship, an award valued at more that $135,000.

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Class of 2025: GPS Starts New Year with Celebration of 25-Year Employees

On January 14, 2025, GPS will welcome all employees who have worked in the district for 25 years to a celebratory breakfast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord. These individuals, spanning diverse roles within the district, exemplify the heart and soul of GPS. These are just some of their incredible stories.

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Passports to Discovery: Islands Elementary Hosts Small Worlds Fair

6th-grade students at Islands Elementary embarked on a global exploration by meticulously researching a specific country, preparing a series of presentations, and sharing their newfound knowledge with peers, younger students, and even visitors from other schools.

Antonella Parra Gonzalez with Harris Elementary staff

Harris Elementary 3rd Grade Student Earns Success Story Award at State Conference

Harris Elementary 3rd grade student, Antonella Parra Gonzalez, was selected as one of four Success Story Award recipients in the state for her hard work, dedication to English language acquisition, and commitment to helping those around her.

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Keeping Up with the Classroom: Part II

At the start of the school year, five teachers new to Gilbert Public Schools shared their experience as new GPS employees. With the first semester coming to an end, we check in on these five teachers for Part II of Keeping Up with the Classroom.