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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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Congratulations Ms. Ingrid, VIK Before and After Care Site Leader at Mesquite Elementary!
District News
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At Gilbert Public Schools, excellence doesn't come by accident. It comes from a non-negotiable commitment to student success across the district, which has earned GPS an A-rating for three consecutive years since the return of district letter grades - an achievement that wouldn’t be possible without extensive work being done behind the scenes at both the campus and district levels.
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The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2024-25 School Letter Grades. For the 2024-25 school year Gilbert Public Schools has achieved an ‘A’ letter grade for our school district. Further, all GPS schools have achieved either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ letter grade, rating them as excellent or highly performing by the Arizona Department of Education.
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Principal's Corner
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Read the Latest Mesquite Newsletters
Welcome to Mesquite Elementary I am humbled and honored to lead and serve as the principal of Mesquite Elementary. As a part of Gilbert Public Schools since 1999 I have had the opportunity to serve as a teacher, instructional coach, and dean. The majority of my time has been spent in the classroom and it is this time that I am most grateful to be able to draw from as an instructional leader. Mesquite Elementary has always been a special place to me as it is where I completed my student teaching and began my teaching career. I am grateful for the opportunity to return to Mesquite and give back to a community that gave so much to me as a beginning educator.
Mesquite Elementary believes in developing strong relationships between students, staff, and community. Student safety is best achieved when strong relationships built on trust are formed. Rigorous and relevant lessons are the goal each day as students and staff work together to achieve academic success. We are truly better together and Mesquite Elementary is a community that lives this out each day!
We encourage you to read our latest newsletter and reach out or visit us with any questions you might have about Mesquite Elementary or Gilbert Public Schools.
Wendy Norburg
Principal
