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![Graphic of Junior high students playing band instruments with text that says Enjoy Spring Break! All Schools Closed for Two Weeks.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731094778/gilbertschoolsnet/qoqsuwmthwd315sgetmw/SpringBreak-JrHigh.png","width":512}])
Enjoy Spring Break!
Schools closed Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 21st.
![Abstract student artwork]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1741041704/gilbertschoolsnet/cv0ylpn7irif6qmjejlx/Elijah_Sutton-Hand_ArtworkSquare.jpg","width":2200}])
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.
![Student running with a cup of water]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740760155/gilbertschoolsnet/ejfin8jl3vnp3nocimqx/WaterFestivalSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740760155/gilbertschoolsnet/ejfin8jl3vnp3nocimqx/WaterFestivalSquare.png","width":512}])
GPS 4-grade students recently participated in the annual Gilbert Water Festival, which provided students with a fun and interactive learning experience that focused on water conservation while teaching students to think like scientists and engineers.
![District News A+ School of Excellence Award Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/aij5inujeizwveibyunj/AExcellence-District.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1740160766/gilbertschoolsnet/aij5inujeizwveibyunj/AExcellence-District.png","width":512}])
Six Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and community.
![Gilbert Elementary students standing in front of truck with donations]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1739999040/gilbertschoolsnet/nypeoexrkofldc2lgdgb/GilbertStuffedAnimalsSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1739999040/gilbertschoolsnet/nypeoexrkofldc2lgdgb/GilbertStuffedAnimalsSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1739999040/gilbertschoolsnet/nypeoexrkofldc2lgdgb/GilbertStuffedAnimalsSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1739999040/gilbertschoolsnet/nypeoexrkofldc2lgdgb/GilbertStuffedAnimalsSquare.png","width":1080}])
Gilbert Elementary School, along with other GPS schools and Gilbert community members, demonstrated the true meaning of compassion by donating over 900 stuffed animals and hand-written notes to provide comfort and support to students impacted by the Pacific Palisades fires.