District News
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In November 2026, voters living within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries in Gilbert and Mesa will decide on a proposed $136 million bond - Proposition 422. Read on for more information about the 2026 Bond Election.
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"It is an absolute privilege to recognize our exceptional world language educators, whose dedication and passion create meaningful learning experiences that open new doors for our students every single day.”
Four Gilbert Public Schools educators and program leaders were recognized at the GPS Governing Board on September 29 for their honors at the annual Arizona Language Association (AzLA) Fall Conference.
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"These awards are highly, highly prestigious. We benefit from just being able to watch and appreciate your performances, but I know there’s so much behind the scenes that you do to perform at this level."
Five Gilbert Public Schools music programs across four campuses were recognized at the GPS Governing Board meeting on September 29 for earning top honors from the Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association (ABODA).
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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Work Study and Brief Board Business Meeting on Tuesday, September, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and to view the meeting.
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The GPS Operations team, led by Chief Operations Officer Albert Dutchover, works year-round to prevent safety hazards and to protect instructional time for local students with monsoon weatherproofing and planning. By ABC15's Adam Schumes.
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GPS celebrates four Mesa campuses - Augusta Ranch Elementary, Desert Ridge Junior High, Superstition Springs Elementary, and Harris Elementary - as they mark 25, 30, and 35 years of educational excellence, community connection, and East Valley growth.