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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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about Explore Mesquite Junior (opens in new window/tab)
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Welcome to our Course Database - Easily search through all the courses offered at Mesquite Junior High.
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about Academics (opens in new window/tab)
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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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about Electives (opens in new window/tab)
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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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Mustang Announcements
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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about Clubs & Activities (opens in new window/tab)
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MJHS News & Events
MJHS News
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The Mustang family is excited to announce the appointment of Principal Johnny Stegall in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. He brings an energetic drive to keep Mesquite a community campus driven by inspiration, curiosity, and creativity.
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about Mesquite Junior High Welcomes a New Assistant Principal
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about Mesquite Jr’s Makenna Shumway Named Jr. High Female Athlete of the Year, Recognized at GPS Governing Board Meeting
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about Congratulations Class of 2026! (opens in new window/tab)
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about Shannon M. Carter Named Mesquite Junior High Employee of the Year
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about Mesquite Junior High Student Stella Nabboud Recognized at GPS Governing Board Among Top District Spellers
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
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about GPS Junior High 2026 Art Show April 23rd
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about Actions With Academics: Mid-Year Academic Review
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about Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta
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