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![Gilbert Public Schools Demonstrates Academic Excellence with Another A-Rating from the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":1080}])
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.
![Monsters, Math, and Memories: GPS Schools Celebrate Fall Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Fall isn’t just a season of cooler weather and pumpkin décor — it’s a time when learning and community come together in memorable ways. From parades and festivals to Trunk-or-Treats and cultural celebrations, GPS schools are creating memories that show how education and joy can go hand in hand this ‘spooktacular’ season.
![The GPS Family at Oak Tree Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/k1ka9tcqphfthkzpeweq/OakTreeEagleNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/k1ka9tcqphfthkzpeweq/OakTreeEagleNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/k1ka9tcqphfthkzpeweq/OakTreeEagleNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/k1ka9tcqphfthkzpeweq/OakTreeEagleNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/k1ka9tcqphfthkzpeweq/OakTreeEagleNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
The "GPS Family" is more than a phrase. It is an authentic feeling defined by the people who make it happen every day. Erica Karoly, Oak Tree’s very own Assistant Principal, and her husband, John, a P.E. teacher at OTE, sat down and described what the GPS Family culture meant to them.
![GPS Students Earn National Recognition and Achievement at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762789111/gilbertschoolsnet/p0z1rhkvjqw6xvrciuco/GHSMeatsTeamThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762789111/gilbertschoolsnet/p0z1rhkvjqw6xvrciuco/GHSMeatsTeamThumbnail.png","width":512}])
GPS Future Farmers of America (FFA) students travelled to Indianapolis for the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, where they earned a Silver ranking in the Meat Evaluation event. The Gilbert High School Chapter was honored with a Three-Star National Chapter Award, and seven students received American FFA Degrees.
![Students Lead the Way: Campo Verde Seniors Take Ownership of PLTW Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762439955/gilbertschoolsnet/pcyzki9vunuqu0x2s5qz/PLTWCVBioMedThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762439955/gilbertschoolsnet/pcyzki9vunuqu0x2s5qz/PLTWCVBioMedThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At Campo Verde High, BioMed seniors didn’t just participate in their Project Lead the Way Showcase—they ran it. Drawing on the skills they’ve developed, these students set out to grow their program and show how BioMed prepares them for what’s ahead.
![Lights On: Celebrating Before and Afterschool Programs at GPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761678533/gilbertschoolsnet/mrfgmvguntp0ldznrn43/LightonAfterSchoolThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761678533/gilbertschoolsnet/mrfgmvguntp0ldznrn43/LightonAfterSchoolThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Outside of normal school hours, some students and staff are on campus for before and after-school programs that help students learn and grow outside of the classroom. On Thursday, October 23, GPS schools celebrated Lights On Afterschool to recognize our dedicated staff for their commitment to providing safe and engaging environments while also applauding the students who actively learn, grow, and thrive in these programs.