District News
![Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1205}]){kind=logo}
Join us for a morning of fitness and fun at the 9th Annual Run for Fun and GPS Community Fiesta, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Campo Verde High School, 9:30 am to Noon.
![GPS Governing Board Announces Dr. Jared Ryan as Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At a Special Governing Board meeting on Friday, January 30, 2026, the Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Jared Ryan as the next Superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools, beginning in the 2026/27 school year.
![From Blueprint to Build: Cabinetmaking CTE Classes Prepare Students for the Professional World]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770234640/gilbertschoolsnet/o3b935hpbxehwksenseb/HHSCabinetmakingSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770234640/gilbertschoolsnet/o3b935hpbxehwksenseb/HHSCabinetmakingSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770234640/gilbertschoolsnet/o3b935hpbxehwksenseb/HHSCabinetmakingSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770234640/gilbertschoolsnet/o3b935hpbxehwksenseb/HHSCabinetmakingSquare.png","width":1080}])
Students in the Cabinetmaking CTE program gain hands-on experience designing and building real projects while earning industry-recognized credentials. From custom-built furniture to advanced design work, students gain technical skills, confidence, and career readiness through real-world application.
![Gilbert Public Schools Welcomes Sixth Graders to Junior High Through Level Up]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770136233/gilbertschoolsnet/hejp3slpzf0vf1mivqvt/LevelUpThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770136233/gilbertschoolsnet/hejp3slpzf0vf1mivqvt/LevelUpThumbnail.png","width":512}])
GPS junior highs and middle schools welcomed sixth-grade students to their campuses for a preview of the next step in their learning adventure. Through an initiative called Level Up, incoming students and families explored the academics, routines, and programs that make each campus a unique option for the next school year.
![Directions to Excellence: Student Success Across GPS High Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770073051/gilbertschoolsnet/ttmjq8xhsld0qyiou1gu/HSSuccessesThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770073051/gilbertschoolsnet/ttmjq8xhsld0qyiou1gu/HSSuccessesThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Across Gilbert Public Schools, success doesn’t follow just one path. From prestigious scholarships to global learning and national recognition, meet six students whose journeys highlight what’s possible when strong academics, caring educators, and meaningful opportunities come together.
![Bee Successful: GPS Students Shine at District Spelling Bee]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769805224/gilbertschoolsnet/pymvop2f7fr2zih3ie7e/SpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769805224/gilbertschoolsnet/pymvop2f7fr2zih3ie7e/SpellingBeeThumbnail.png","width":512}])
On January 22, 2026, students from across GPStook center stage during the District Spelling Bee. After advancing through classroom and school-level competitions, students earned a spot at the district event, where they competed through multiple rounds to determine the district’s top spellers. From thoughtful word analysis to steady daily practice, top finishers share what helped them succeed at the District Spelling Bee.