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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/v1762189094/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/szqzsjed46evlgchjzh6/2324_Parade_MesquiteEle-9copy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762189094/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/szqzsjed46evlgchjzh6/2324_Parade_MesquiteEle-9copy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762189094/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/szqzsjed46evlgchjzh6/2324_Parade_MesquiteEle-9copy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762189094/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/szqzsjed46evlgchjzh6/2324_Parade_MesquiteEle-9copy.png","width":1200}])
Mesquite Elementary is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence, Arizona Education Foundation.
![Mesquite Elementary mascot and principal in a parade]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762189109/gilbertschoolsnet/stopqmrntosatecvol0x/MesquiteEl-Kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762189109/gilbertschoolsnet/stopqmrntosatecvol0x/MesquiteEl-Kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762189109/gilbertschoolsnet/stopqmrntosatecvol0x/MesquiteEl-Kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762189109/gilbertschoolsnet/stopqmrntosatecvol0x/MesquiteEl-Kindergarten.png","width":1200}])
Take a look inside Mesquite Elementary and learn about our Mountain Lion Family and kindergarten options.
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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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about Mesquite Preschools (opens in new window/tab)
![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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about Clubs & Activities (opens in new window/tab)
![Mesquite Elementary Students playing in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760458967/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760458967/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760458967/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760458967/gilbertschoolsnet/wkgpzqgscivn5zifvkfj/2223_MesquiteElementary_Students_Campus-04copy.png","width":1200}])
VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
Mountain Lion Announcements
![The image depicts three silhouettes of children in different colors against a deep blue background, with the word "Traditional" above them and "KINDERGARTEN" below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764887069/gilbertschoolsnet/igd7bemy6rq1g8vdd8au/mesquite-kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764887069/gilbertschoolsnet/igd7bemy6rq1g8vdd8au/mesquite-kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764887069/gilbertschoolsnet/igd7bemy6rq1g8vdd8au/mesquite-kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764887069/gilbertschoolsnet/igd7bemy6rq1g8vdd8au/mesquite-kindergarten.png","width":1024}])
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about Kindergarten (opens in new window/tab)
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about Elementary Summer School (opens in new window/tab)
![Gilbert Public Schools Away for the Day Thank you for your cooperation]([{"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}])
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
![A yellow checkmark symbol is prominently displayed on a deep blue background, accompanied by the text "TAX CREDIT" below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767623871/gilbertschoolsnet/ppefkbhneqf9ipfeywgf/Tax-MES.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767623871/gilbertschoolsnet/ppefkbhneqf9ipfeywgf/Tax-MES.png","width":512}])
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about Tax Credit Contributions (opens in new window/tab)
![The image displays the text "VIK CLUB" in large yellow letters against a deep blue background, along with the text "BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM" below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767623870/gilbertschoolsnet/q6k7fglrfgprjmspzxye/VIK-MES.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767623870/gilbertschoolsnet/q6k7fglrfgprjmspzxye/VIK-MES.png","width":512}])
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about VIK - Before & After School (opens in new window/tab)
Mesquite News & Events
Mountain Lion News
!["Mountain Lion News" text overlay on an photo of Mesquite Elementary with the school logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536546/gilbertschoolsnet/pjin2exxraj9etlha3uh/MesquiteElementaryMountainLionNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536546/gilbertschoolsnet/pjin2exxraj9etlha3uh/MesquiteElementaryMountainLionNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536546/gilbertschoolsnet/pjin2exxraj9etlha3uh/MesquiteElementaryMountainLionNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536546/gilbertschoolsnet/pjin2exxraj9etlha3uh/MesquiteElementaryMountainLionNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536546/gilbertschoolsnet/pjin2exxraj9etlha3uh/MesquiteElementaryMountainLionNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
Hello! My name is Kendyl Acton, and I am so excited to be part of the Kindergarten team here at Mesquite Elementary. I have been teaching for five years, and there is truly no place I’d rather be than in a Kindergarten classroom!
![A large conference room filled with an audience seated in rows, facing two large projection screens displaying content.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1775510561/gilbertschoolsnet/vwzvvqbidfindtrx98pn/EOYSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1775510561/gilbertschoolsnet/vwzvvqbidfindtrx98pn/EOYSquare.png","width":512}])
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
![GPS Elementary Student Art by 5th grader Aria Rhone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":512}])
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
![2026 Water Festival student and volunteer play water-based learning games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":512}])
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
![Gilbert Public Schools Elementary Summer School K-6 "Learn More and Register" graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772117989/gilbertschoolsnet/x8m9qy9v09mu0oire4nx/ElSummerSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772117989/gilbertschoolsnet/x8m9qy9v09mu0oire4nx/ElSummerSchool.png","width":512}])
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about Elementary Summer School Information (opens in new window/tab)
![A female teacher in a red jacket is sitting on the floor in a classroom, surrounded by a group of young students who are also seated on the floor.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771441051/gilbertschoolsnet/glmiwqnyiretlzhutslw/AcademicsMidYearGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
![GPS Community Fiesta and Run 4 Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1205}]){kind=logo}
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta
![GPS Announces New Superintendent Dr. Jared Ryan]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
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about GPS Governing Board Announces Dr. Jared Ryan as Superintendent
![A black and white aerial view of a rural area with a large building complex surrounded by fields and hills in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":512}])
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about 13 Facts to Celebrate 113 Years of Gilbert Public Schools
![Two young girls in a classroom setting, one wearing a pink fuzzy jacket and the other a pink shirt, are engaged in an activity at a table with various art supplies and a "Gold Gilbert" sign visible in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767810479/gilbertschoolsnet/iergw9jgdnwodaekh8ox/WhyChooseKinderGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
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about Why Choose GPS: A Kindergarten Experience Centered on Care, Community, and Continuous Learning