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"The connections I have made with my students this year have been truly humbling, awesome, and always filled with gratitude."
A school year is a journey of learning and growth for both students and the educators who lead them. In this final installment of Keeping Up With the Classroom, we check back in with our teachers to celebrate the professional milestones and personal growth that defined their first year in the GPS family.
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Visit our 2026 Graduation page for ceremony dates and key graduation information.
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After months of planning and collaborating with industry professionals, Chief Science Officers across Gilbert Public Schools are turning their bold Action Plans into reality. From student-led robotics clubs to high-tech STEM fairs, these 6th through 12th graders are proving that student advocacy can transform a campus. Read more to see how Action Plans set at the beginning of the school year have evolved into real projects that are positively impacting campuses across the district.
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60 GPS High School students were selected for this year’s All-State Musician ensembles. These students represent the peak of musical achievement in Arizona, having successfully navigated one of the most competitive and demanding audition processes in the state.
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AP participation at GPS has nearly quadrupled since 2022, but the real story is in the results. With district-wide pass rates exceeding 80%, more students than ever are earning college credit while still in high school. Learn how our teachers and staff are empowering every student to reach their full potential.
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"You are not only Employees of the Year—you are a reflection of the very best of who we are and who we aspire to be.”
From across every GPS school and department, 44 employees were recognized as Employee of the Year for their leadership, dedication, and the positive impact they have on our students and staff.