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Canyon Valley provides Leadership Development with the Student Council. Students can earn credit once elected or appointed to the student council.
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Flexible Schedule - Students take up to 3 classes per 9-week block, which can be up to 6 credits earned per year, but still fitting within our half-day schedule.
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Take a look inside Canyon Valley High and learn about our Lion Family.
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![Graphic of Junior high students playing band instruments with text that says Enjoy Spring Break! All Schools Closed for Two Weeks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":512}])
Enjoy Spring Break!
Schools closed Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 21st.
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The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.
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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.
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Gilbert Elementary School, along with other GPS schools and Gilbert community members, demonstrated the true meaning of compassion by donating over 900 stuffed animals and hand-written notes to provide comfort and support to students impacted by the Pacific Palisades fires.
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Gilbert Public Schools (GPS), in partnership with the Gilbert Education Foundation (GEF), invites everyone to a morning of health and fun at Campo Verde High School on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The activities kick off with the Run for Fun at 7:30 am followed by the Healthy Connections Expo 9 am - 12 pm, offering a variety of fun activities and resources for families in Gilbert and Mesa.
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This year’s Spelling Bee was electrifying! Elementary and junior high students from schools across the district wowed the audience at Campo Verde High last Thursday, January 23rd for the Annual District Spelling Bee.
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From healthy school meals to financial literacy programs, Gilbert Public Schools offers a range of resources to help students achieve their New Year's resolutions like exercising, learning new skills, and spending time with friends and family.
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On January 14, 2025, GPS will welcome all employees who have worked in the district for 25 years to a celebratory breakfast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord. These individuals, spanning diverse roles within the district, exemplify the heart and soul of GPS. These are just some of their incredible stories.
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