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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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![A group of Highland Park Elementary boys playing at Recess]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719263153/gilbertschoolsnet/rvvxeuspwjvxvnhftvyi/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-163copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719263153/gilbertschoolsnet/rvvxeuspwjvxvnhftvyi/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-163copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719263153/gilbertschoolsnet/rvvxeuspwjvxvnhftvyi/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-163copy.jpg","width":800}])
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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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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![HighlandParkElementary Students playing with a parachute in the gym]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719263416/gilbertschoolsnet/csusmhn3ntjq5ca8wmbx/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-014copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719263416/gilbertschoolsnet/csusmhn3ntjq5ca8wmbx/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-014copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719263416/gilbertschoolsnet/csusmhn3ntjq5ca8wmbx/2223_HighlandParkElementary_Campus_Students-014copy.jpg","width":800}])
VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Fall Break is from September 30, 2024 - October 11, 2024.
District Offices and schools closed for two weeks.
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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the existing budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since the 2020/21 school year.
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Huge congratulations to our amazing students and staff at the Gilbert Adult Learning Program! We're thrilled to announce that they have been awarded ‘Excelling Program of the Year for Overall Adult Education Services' by the Arizona Department of Education for the second year in a row.
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Governing Board President and GPS leader Sheila Uggetti passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, leaving a powerful legacy in the district and public education as a whole. On Tuesday, September 17th employees across the district will be wearing green for Sheila, representing her favorite holiday, St.Patrick’s Day, and an opportunity to honor a true friend who was an inspiration to so many, in education and life.
![Gilbert Public Schools Athletic Director Steve McDowell receiving plaque for AIAAA Hall of Fame]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1726072190/gilbertschoolsnet/bxpvncnanajt6crghyrh/img_1_1725930788295.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1726072190/gilbertschoolsnet/bxpvncnanajt6crghyrh/img_1_1725930788295.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1726072190/gilbertschoolsnet/bxpvncnanajt6crghyrh/img_1_1725930788295.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1726072190/gilbertschoolsnet/bxpvncnanajt6crghyrh/img_1_1725930788295.jpg","width":1170}])
Congratulations to Gilbert Public Schools Athletic Director Steve McDowell on being inducted into the AIAAA (Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Hall of Fame.
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Annual Update Instructions for the 2024-25 School Year. Complete the Annual Update on Infinite Campus.
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Ensuring the safety of all students and staff is a top priority for Gilbert Public Schools. To safeguard the school communities, the Safety and Security team works diligently to create a safe and secure environment for all 26 elementary schools.
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School social workers are essential to the overall well-being of students, offering support designed to give students, teachers, and parents the necessary tools so students can focus on learning.
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