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![Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":512}])
The new policy for the 2025/26 school year includes ‘Away for the Day’ for K-8 at our elementary and junior highs. This policy is in place to promote student learning and well-being by reducing distractions, improving focus, and enhancing overall student well-being during the school day.
![Carol Rae Ranch Elementary Earns 2025 A+ Recognition from AEF, making a total of 18 A+ Schools of Excellence in GPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/duk7epxlonlbfgtj37px/AExcellence-CarolRaeRanch.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/duk7epxlonlbfgtj37px/AExcellence-CarolRaeRanch.png","width":512}])
Six Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and community.
District News
![Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Community Excellence Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Meet the 2025 Community Excellence Award winners! From inspiring teachers and dedicated staff to incredible volunteers and student leaders, these GPS community members embody our district's values of service, dedication, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on students, families, and schools across our district.
![Gilbert Public Schools Demonstrates Academic Excellence with Another A-Rating from the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":1080}])
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2024-25 School Letter Grades. For the 2024-25 school year Gilbert Public Schools has achieved an ‘A’ letter grade for our school district. Further, all GPS schools have achieved either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ letter grade, rating them as excellent or highly performing by the Arizona Department of Education.
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Principal's Corner
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