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Take a look inside Harris Elementary and learn about our Hawk Family and kindergarten options.
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Harris offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Harris has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old, and Building Blocks Preschool for children 3 & 4 years old.
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We offer Pom Squad, Student Council, Run Club, and Young Rembrandts. Exclusively for 5th & 6th graders we offer Battle of the Books.
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Starting this school year Harris is delighted to be able to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students within our school.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Many GPS elementary schools are giving the graduating class of 2025 a chance to relive their fond childhood memories by inviting them back to the campuses where their learning journeys began, giving seniors a chance to reminisce while inspiring 6th graders as they look toward the future.
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In the final installment of "Keeping Up With the Classroom," we check in on five educators who are finishing their first year teaching a Gilbert Public Schools. Abigail Mintz, April Clark, Gabriella Deets, Jonathan Dangerfield, and Kourtney Madsen each share the expectations they had when the school year started and how they've grown as educators since joining GPS.
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The journey into kindergarten marks a significant milestone in a child's life, and GPS understands the importance of preparing our preschoolers for this transition. Similar to the district's LevelUp and Next Level events, Pave the Path offers preschoolers an opportunity to become familiar with a kindergarten environment, helping to set students up for success in the next step of their educational journey.
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The Junior High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS junior high school students. from 5-7pm April 24th.
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The High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS high school students. from 5-7pm April 10th.
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Gilbert Public Schools' summer programs offer something for everyone, from young children to high schoolers. From summer camps to in-person or online summer school, students can participate in academic enrichment, get ahead on credits, or enjoy exciting camp experiences, all designed to promote learning and growth in a supportive environment.
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2025 In-person Elementary Summer School for Kindergarten through 6th grade with JH Math Prep for 6th - 8th registration begins March 24th.
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The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.
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Harris Elementary School, 1820 S Harris Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204, USA
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140 S Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85296, USA