District News
![Sonoma Ranch Elementary School students running outside smiling in the Turkey Trot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":1080}])
Sonoma Ranch Elementary School hosted its third annual Turkey Trot on Thursday, November 21st, bringing students and parents together for a day of fun and fitness. This event not only encouraged physical activity but also provided a glimpse into the district's growing running programs.
![Two photos together with photo of girl student on the left from Neely Traditional Academy and photo on the right of three girl students from Gilbert Classical Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732638763/gilbertschoolsnet/f8wtfjqnm6ecal4tauwf/GCANeelyUSWorld.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732638763/gilbertschoolsnet/f8wtfjqnm6ecal4tauwf/GCANeelyUSWorld.png","width":512}])
Neely Traditional Academy and Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) have been named among the top-ranking schools in the state according to U.S. News & World Report. Neely Traditional Academy was ranked #4 among Arizona's elementary schools, while Gilbert Classical Academy ranked #4 in Arizona's middle schools.
![Highland High and Greenfield Elementary Student Council students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732638714/gilbertschoolsnet/q6yzzopnyzqe1m7omuko/LeadershipConferenceThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732638714/gilbertschoolsnet/q6yzzopnyzqe1m7omuko/LeadershipConferenceThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Highland High School's Student Council hosted a leadership conference to inspire and equip young leaders from Greenfield Elementary School with essential skills like communication and teamwork.
![Campo Verde and GCA Earn Recognition with AP Honor Roll]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732168698/gilbertschoolsnet/m59lubdsubezhamy0wgz/CVHSAPSquare_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732168698/gilbertschoolsnet/m59lubdsubezhamy0wgz/CVHSAPSquare_1.png","width":512}])
Campo Verde and Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) earn national recognition for demonstrating academic achievement in Advanced Placement (AP) programs. Each school earned the prestigious AP Honor Roll recognition while GCA earned was also awarded the AP Access Platinum Award for showcasing a commitment to equitable access to advanced coursework.
![Ryan Fifield photographed with Gilbert High principal Brian Lockwood and AgriScience CTE teacher]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731620936/gilbertschoolsnet/kktheyrbujcfmhxmrcsr/GHSAgriScienceNewsSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731620936/gilbertschoolsnet/kktheyrbujcfmhxmrcsr/GHSAgriScienceNewsSquare.png","width":512}])
Gilbert High's Ryan Fifield takes home the Silver Award at the J. F. Lincoln Foundation's National Competition in the High School Welding Project Division, marking him as a top three high school welder in the nation.
![The Parade Behind the Scenes: GCA Launches Gilbert into the Future]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731532502/gilbertschoolsnet/furg2a9ehw7paises46z/GCAFloatstory-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1731532502/gilbertschoolsnet/furg2a9ehw7paises46z/GCAFloatstory-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1731532502/gilbertschoolsnet/furg2a9ehw7paises46z/GCAFloatstory-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731532502/gilbertschoolsnet/furg2a9ehw7paises46z/GCAFloatstory-1.jpg","width":1080}])
The Gilbert Days Parade is back for its annual celebration of the Town's heritage but, rather than celebrating the town and district's past, students at Gilbert Classical Academy are decorating the district float to highlight what could be the “Gilbert of the Future.”