District News
![Graphic of Junior high students playing band instruments with text that says Enjoy Spring Break! All Schools Closed for Two Weeks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":512}])
Enjoy Spring Break!
Schools closed Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 21st.
![Abstract student artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":2200}])
The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.
![Ava Goodwin and Brookly Linarte artwork on truck]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741197050/gilbertschoolsnet/mugs2bdl38qi1ksjvuwi/GreenGilbertSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741197050/gilbertschoolsnet/mugs2bdl38qi1ksjvuwi/GreenGilbertSquare.png","width":512}])
Two students, Ava Goodwin of Gilbert Classical Academy and Brooklyn Linarte of Campo Verde High, have earned first and third place in the Green Gilbert Artwork Contest, respectively. Their artwork, which aims to promote green living and a more sustainable community, will be showcased on the side of trash and recycling trucks throughout the Town of Gilbert.
![Neely Traditional Academy Classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741199183/gilbertschoolsnet/qg280mqc6kbhgn1e2trb/NeelyGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741199183/gilbertschoolsnet/qg280mqc6kbhgn1e2trb/NeelyGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741199183/gilbertschoolsnet/qg280mqc6kbhgn1e2trb/NeelyGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1741199183/gilbertschoolsnet/qg280mqc6kbhgn1e2trb/NeelyGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
For over 25 years, Neely Traditional Academy has provided its students with a distinctive educational experience characterized by a "tried and true" approach to teaching that creates a structured and focused learning environment, preparing students for their future while emphasizing core academic skills and a strong sense of community.
![Student running with a cup of water]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740760155/gilbertschoolsnet/ejfin8jl3vnp3nocimqx/WaterFestivalSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740760155/gilbertschoolsnet/ejfin8jl3vnp3nocimqx/WaterFestivalSquare.png","width":512}])
GPS 4-grade students recently participated in the annual Gilbert Water Festival, which provided students with a fun and interactive learning experience that focused on water conservation while teaching students to think like scientists and engineers.
![District News A+ School of Excellence Award Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/aij5inujeizwveibyunj/AExcellence-District.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/aij5inujeizwveibyunj/AExcellence-District.png","width":512}])
Six Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and community.