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Explore Mesquite Junior High and learn about their academics, athletics, and extracurriculars.
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Take a look inside Mesquite Junior High and learn about our Mustang Family.
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Welcome to our Course Database - Easily search through all the courses offered at Mesquite Junior High.
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Students interested in learning to perform Mexican folk music can participate in a Mariachi ensemble course as an elective. It concentrates on the development of note-reading skills, aural skills, rhythmic patterns, intonation, music history, and performance traditions.
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Mesquite Junior offers the National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, Robotics, Code Club, STEM Sports, Digital Arts, Drama, Dungeons & Dragons, Page Turners, Chess, Ladies Club, and Men's Club.
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Mesquite Junior Athletics participates in the Gilbert Public Schools Superstition Junior High School Conference. Visit the Athletics section to learn more about Mesquite Junior's four seasons of athletics.
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Date: February 3, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mesquite Junior High
130 W Mesquite Gilbert, AZ 85233
Visit the Mesquite Junior High campus, meet the Principal, teachers, and staff, learn all about the different courses and electives offered, and tour our campus.
Tryouts start January 5
Please select Quarter 3 on the top of the page for information on all Quarter 3 sports.
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MJHS News & Events
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Mesquite Junior High’s Mary Chen, a Paraprofessional, was celebrated at the Community Excellence Awards on November 12, 2025 for her dedication, service, leadership, and the lasting impact she has made on students, families, and across our school.
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