District News
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Gilbert Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic job seekers to join our GPS Family! Join GPS for a Job Fair on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at Highland High School located at 4301 East Guadalupe Road.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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Five Gilbert Junior Highs competed in the inaugural Battle of the Badge, hosted by the Gilbert Police Department, to promote exercise and strengthen the valuable bond between students and their dedicated Student Resource Officers