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Mesquite Elementary is proud to be a National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Chapter school.
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Mesquite offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Mesquite has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old, and Building Blocks Preschool for children 3 & 4 years old.
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about Mesquite Preschools
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Take a look inside Mesquite Elementary and learn about our Mountain Lion Family.
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about Explore Mesquite
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We offer Friendship Club, Lego Club, Movers Club, Morning News Crew, Musical Theater, Oceanography, Peer Mediation, Student Council, Yearbook, and National Elementary Honor Society.
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about Clubs & Activities
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the existing budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since the 2020/21 school year.
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Ensuring the safety of all students and staff is a top priority for Gilbert Public Schools. To safeguard the school communities, the Safety and Security team works diligently to create a safe and secure environment for all 26 elementary schools.