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Want to make a difference in the lives of children?
Join us for the GPS Job Fair - hiring for Support Staff / Classified positions!
Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9am - 1pm, 140 S Gilbert Rd, Building F in the Canyon/Cactus Room
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"I just really recommend doing clubs or sports or anything you can, because it really makes school more memorable, fun, and fulfilling."
Campus clubs, student activities, and extracurricular programs build connections and enhance student life across Gilbert Public Schools.
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Meet this year's Superintendent's Student Senate, a group of 13 high school students who ensure student perspectives are an active and valued part of decisions made across GPS. These students bring a wide variety of perspectives to monthly meetings, sharing insights from their peers, providing feedback, and helping shape programs across the district.
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Attendance Awareness Month takes place every September to highlight the vital role consistent school attendance plays in student success and to address the critical issue of chronic absenteeism
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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Work Study and Brief Board Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and to view the meeting.
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More teachers across Gilbert Public Schools are elevating their daily instruction for advanced learners in their classrooms by pursuing Gifted endorsements. At the beginning of the 2025/26 school year, there were 49 Gifted-endorsed teachers across the district. This school year, 106 educators are enrolled in the GPS Gifted endorsement program, training to recognize and nurture different learning styles within the classroom and to build on student strengths.