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Gilbert Public Schools is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform in January 2026.
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The GPS High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS high school students from 5:30-7pm April 9th.
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Junior High Counselors are taking the initiative to understand what opportunities their students will have as they continue to high school. Counselors from various junior high schools took time to tour different Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Gilbert High School, witnessing firsthand how CTE blends academics with real-world skills.
![1983 Chandler Arizonan newspaper clipping of Steve McDowell playing football]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757954629/gilbertschoolsnet/ihcaysbizsv8qbm5r38f/SteveMcDowellNews_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757954629/gilbertschoolsnet/ihcaysbizsv8qbm5r38f/SteveMcDowellNews_1.png","width":512}])
In the 1980s, Steve McDowell was a standout football player for Gilbert High School. Now, in his 12th year as the District Athletic Director, McDowell is still making an impact on high school football across the district.
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GPS families and students are invited to the 2nd annual GPS District-Wide College & Career Fair on Monday, October 20, at Gilbert High School, featuring over 80 colleges, trade schools, universities, businesses, and industry partners.
District News
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"You are not only Employees of the Year—you are a reflection of the very best of who we are and who we aspire to be.”
From across every GPS school and department, 44 employees were recognized as Employee of the Year for their leadership, dedication, and the positive impact they have on our students and staff.
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At GPS, students and staff are not defined by data points. Instead, the district aims to connect, create, and care, using data as a tool to support every learner. During the February 10 Board Meeting, district leaders shared evidence of academic growth in literacy, mathematics, science, and advanced coursework, reflecting how educators are working together to make data-informed decisions to support students. As the year continues, this work remains ongoing, with teams across the district focused on building forward and strengthening student success.
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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.
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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.
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For more than a century, Gilbert Public Schools has grown alongside the community it serves. As GPS marks its 113th year in 2026, here are 13 facts about the district to highlight how it has continually adapted, expanded, and strengthened its commitment to student success while staying rooted in the values that started it all.