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Take a look inside Mesquite Elementary and learn about our Mountain Lion Family and kindergarten options.
![Male Mesquite Elementary student writing on a paper in class]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719266712/gilbertschoolsnet/mfcgxsdptvu7ijie0vjm/2324_MesquiteElementary_Campus_Students-09copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719266712/gilbertschoolsnet/mfcgxsdptvu7ijie0vjm/2324_MesquiteElementary_Campus_Students-09copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719266712/gilbertschoolsnet/mfcgxsdptvu7ijie0vjm/2324_MesquiteElementary_Campus_Students-09copy.jpg","width":800}])
Mesquite Elementary is proud to be a National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) Chapter school.
![Preschool student from Mesquite Elementary reading a book]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719266210/gilbertschoolsnet/bcoxqvtkrbpbwiftukys/Preschool_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719266210/gilbertschoolsnet/bcoxqvtkrbpbwiftukys/Preschool_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719266210/gilbertschoolsnet/bcoxqvtkrbpbwiftukys/Preschool_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":800}])
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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![Three female Mesquite Elementary students in front of a colorful mural]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719266780/gilbertschoolsnet/y43b58dsn4cqunl7rom0/Friendship_Club_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719266780/gilbertschoolsnet/y43b58dsn4cqunl7rom0/Friendship_Club_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719266780/gilbertschoolsnet/y43b58dsn4cqunl7rom0/Friendship_Club_MesquiteElementary.jpg","width":800}])
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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![Mesquite Elementary Students playing in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719267213/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719267213/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719267213/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.jpg","width":800}])
VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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![Blue graphic for Gilbert Public Schools Summer School Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1742313180/gilbertschoolsnet/ttot5pvwqhbjx6voiba6/GenSUmmerSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1742313180/gilbertschoolsnet/ttot5pvwqhbjx6voiba6/GenSUmmerSchool.png","width":512}])
2025 In-person Elementary Summer School for Kindergarten through 6th grade with JH Math Prep for 6th - 8th registration begins March 24th.
![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.