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News & Announcements
![Labor Day - All Schools and District Offices Closed - September 7]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1782927481/gilbertschoolsnet/gw2cltiy5xvvvvbwebaw/LaborDay-AllSchools.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1782927481/gilbertschoolsnet/gw2cltiy5xvvvvbwebaw/LaborDay-AllSchools.png","width":512}])
Reminder! Monday, September 7th is Labor Day. All schools and district offices will be closed.
![Five smiling children and an adult hold up branches and leaves in front of a school building with trees in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788237666/gilbertschoolsnet/ncmbz6ivfhfb13ouyis4/MJHSTrashPickupLogoSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788237666/gilbertschoolsnet/ncmbz6ivfhfb13ouyis4/MJHSTrashPickupLogoSquare.png","width":512}])
When a severe overnight storm left the Mesquite Junior High campus scattered with debris, Cross Country student-athletes turned their morning practice into a campus cleanup effort, helping create a more welcoming learning environment for all Mustangs.
![White text on a dark blue background with diagonal stripes announces "2026 BOND ELECTION Election Information NOVEMBER 2026".]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786119334/gilbertschoolsnet/yxttdohm19bgtriqohyx/Bond-MJHS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786119334/gilbertschoolsnet/yxttdohm19bgtriqohyx/Bond-MJHS.png","width":512}])
In November 2026, voters living within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries in Gilbert and Mesa will decide on a proposed $136 million bond - Proposition 422. Read on for more information about the 2026 Bond Election.
Please select Quarter 1 on the top of the page for information on all Quarter 1 sports.
![Mesquite Junior High Back to School Guide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784662337/gilbertschoolsnet/t82bfd1hn6nrmiiqokvi/MJHSTips.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784662337/gilbertschoolsnet/t82bfd1hn6nrmiiqokvi/MJHSTips.png","width":512}])
The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. Start the school year strong with the Mustang’s Back‑to‑School Guide, which includes important tools and resources that will help you make it the best year yet.
District News
![Gilbert Public Schools Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow Attendance Graphic with a student smiling while seated at a desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":2000}])
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
![In the foreground, students are seated on stools and chairs in a classroom, while in the background, a teacher stands near a whiteboard with other students observing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
"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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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.
![Gilbert Chamber Community Excellence Awards Nominations Open]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1786631771/gilbertschoolsnet/n79upqmgufm35aokw8kg/CommunityExcellenceNomsOpen.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1786631771/gilbertschoolsnet/n79upqmgufm35aokw8kg/CommunityExcellenceNomsOpen.png","width":512}])
Nominations for this year's 30th Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards are open until August 28th. Submit your nominations now to celebrate the contributions of GPS educators, support staff, and volunteers.