District News

Earlier this year, five GPS schools placed in the top five at the Winter Guard Arizona State Championship. For some schools, like Desert Ridge High, their continued success may be a result of collaborating with junior high schools.

Gilbert Public Schools honored employees across its 39 schools and departments to show appreciation for the positive difference GPS staff make every day for our students, families, and each other.

May 6th was the 3rd annual GPS Film Fest. 51 student videos were submitted and viewed, with participants from all 5 of GPS’s comprehensive high schools, and almost 2 hours worth of video content.

At Gilbert Accelerated Middle School, 7th and 8th-grade students are immersed in an honors and accelerated curriculum, providing them with access to high school-level resources, all within a supportive cohort that encourages a deep love of learning – an experience brought to life through the voices of current GAMS students.

Following the 2024-25 school year, Islands Elementary principal Sam Valles is retiring after 29 years of being a part of the GPS Family. As we honor Principal Valles's lasting contributions, we also look ahead and introduce the next principal of Islands Elementary, who aims to keep the school’s strong culture and traditions alive.