Mountain Lion News
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Reminder - Presidents' Day is Monday, February 16th and all GPS schools and district offices will be closed.
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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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Learn about 2026-2027 Mesquite Elementary Kindergarten Classrooms!
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Gilbert Public Schools is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform in January 2026.
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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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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.