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Highland Park is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence, Arizona Education Foundation
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Take a look inside Highland Park Elementary and learn about our Hornet Family and kindergarten options.
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Highland Park offers Accelerated classrooms from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. All subjects are taught at an accelerated pace with skills and concepts and a variety of approved materials that enrich the learning experience. Accelerated is designed to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for students with strong academic abilities and motivation to learn.
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Take a look inside Highland Park Elementary and learn about our Hornet Family. We offer both conventional classrooms utilizing the district curriculum and accelerated classrooms K-6 where students can work at an accelerated pace with additional enrichment so you can find the right fit for your child and family.
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Highland Park offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Highland Park has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old and Kindergarten Prep for children 4-5 years old.
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We offer World Explorers Club, Running Club, Oratorical Club, Student Council, Spelling Bee, Buzzbee's Builders, and Musical for 5th & 6th graders.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer AZCase-accredited and licensed by the Department of Health Services through the State of Arizona Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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about GPS Operations Team Prepares Campuses for a Safe and Inspiring School Year
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about 2026 Bond Election November 3rd
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about GPS Celebrates Over 400 Volunteers at "Camp VNET"
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about Governing Board Brief - July 21, 2026
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about The GPS Family Welcomes 172 New Educators to Kick Off the 2026-2027 School Year
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about End of An Era: Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord’s Final Governing Board Meeting
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