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![AshlandRanchElementary Girl with a book in front of the book vending machine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/bbffa0lostszhg6cuuj9/AshlandRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/bbffa0lostszhg6cuuj9/AshlandRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/bbffa0lostszhg6cuuj9/AshlandRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/bbffa0lostszhg6cuuj9/AshlandRanch-Kindergarten.png","width":1200}])
Take a look inside Ashland Ranch Elementary and learn about our Roadrunner Family and kindergarten options.
![A young girl with blonde hair is smiling and sitting in a classroom setting, with an "A" grade sign and information about a school's accountability rating displayed in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/ly1htszhibs9s0sam3jt/AshlandRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/ly1htszhibs9s0sam3jt/AshlandRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/ly1htszhibs9s0sam3jt/AshlandRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762183066/gilbertschoolsnet/ly1htszhibs9s0sam3jt/AshlandRanch-LetterGrade.png","width":1200}])
Ashland Ranch is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education and an A+ School of Excellence, Arizona Education Foundation!
![VIK Ashland Ranch Elementary Girl hula hooping]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760458520/gilbertschoolsnet/ok66hx8yxuhkj8ramuey/24_VIKashlandRanchElementarycopy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760458520/gilbertschoolsnet/ok66hx8yxuhkj8ramuey/24_VIKashlandRanchElementarycopy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760458520/gilbertschoolsnet/ok66hx8yxuhkj8ramuey/24_VIKashlandRanchElementarycopy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760458520/gilbertschoolsnet/ok66hx8yxuhkj8ramuey/24_VIKashlandRanchElementarycopy.png","width":1200}])
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.
![Ashland Ranch Preschools K Prep sign in the hallway]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719241891/gilbertschoolsnet/xi2n1wugnlere9bz6vhn/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_Preschool-5-2copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719241891/gilbertschoolsnet/xi2n1wugnlere9bz6vhn/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_Preschool-5-2copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719241891/gilbertschoolsnet/xi2n1wugnlere9bz6vhn/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_Preschool-5-2copy.jpg","width":800}])
Ashland Ranch offers three different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Ashland Ranch has Kindergarten Prep Preschool, Building Blocks Preschool, and Gifted Kindergarten Prep Preschool.
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about Ashland Ranch Preschools (opens in new window/tab)
![Two female Ashland Ranch Students at a table in the library]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719244320/gilbertschoolsnet/mryyctqokmiyehnskql9/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_StudentsTeachersClassrooms-021copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719244320/gilbertschoolsnet/mryyctqokmiyehnskql9/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_StudentsTeachersClassrooms-021copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719244320/gilbertschoolsnet/mryyctqokmiyehnskql9/2324_AshlandRanchElementary_StudentsTeachersClassrooms-021copy.jpg","width":800}])
We offer Drum Club, Choir, Color Guard, Service Club, Math Club, and Yearbook.
Roadrunner Announcements
![The image depicts three silhouettes of children in different colors - gray, purple, and white - against a bright yellow background, with the word "KINDERGARTEN" written below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764887070/gilbertschoolsnet/kjv8ny7x76wftpj07ref/ashland-kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764887070/gilbertschoolsnet/kjv8ny7x76wftpj07ref/ashland-kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764887070/gilbertschoolsnet/kjv8ny7x76wftpj07ref/ashland-kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764887070/gilbertschoolsnet/kjv8ny7x76wftpj07ref/ashland-kindergarten.png","width":1024}])
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about Kindergarten (opens in new window/tab)
![Gilbert Public Schools Elementary Summer School K-6 "Learn More and Register" graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772117769/gilbertschoolsnet/srw82ijjjg3u07yv4wqc/2026ElSummerSchool.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1772117769/gilbertschoolsnet/srw82ijjjg3u07yv4wqc/2026ElSummerSchool.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1772117769/gilbertschoolsnet/srw82ijjjg3u07yv4wqc/2026ElSummerSchool.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772117769/gilbertschoolsnet/srw82ijjjg3u07yv4wqc/2026ElSummerSchool.png","width":999}])
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about Elementary Summer School (opens in new window/tab)
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
![The image depicts a yellow checkmark symbol enclosed within a decorative frame against a vibrant purple background, with the text "TAX CREDIT" displayed below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767623880/gilbertschoolsnet/dlmizimmstdl2pl6gr11/Tax-Ash.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767623880/gilbertschoolsnet/dlmizimmstdl2pl6gr11/Tax-Ash.png","width":512}])
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about Tax Credit Contributions (opens in new window/tab)
![The image displays the text "VIK CLUB" in large yellow letters against a vibrant purple background, along with the text "BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM" below.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767623878/gilbertschoolsnet/accfap7bu2ry2p5aongu/VIK-Ash.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767623878/gilbertschoolsnet/accfap7bu2ry2p5aongu/VIK-Ash.png","width":512}])
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about VIK - Before & After School (opens in new window/tab)
Ashland Ranch News & Events
Roadrunner News
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Some students begin school with extraordinary curiosity and a natural drive to learn. The Advanced Learning/Gifted Kindergarten Prep preschool program at Ashland Ranch Elementary is designed to keep up with fast-moving minds and support student growth through hands-on learning.
![New Assistant Principal Julie Doyle]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777563674/gilbertschoolsnet/mamxvsrsts5zv9osvpzi/JulieDoyleAshAP.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777563674/gilbertschoolsnet/mamxvsrsts5zv9osvpzi/JulieDoyleAshAP.png","width":512}])
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about Ashland Ranch Welcomes New Assistant Principal
!["Roadrunner News" text overlay on an photo of Ashland Ranch with the school logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777611808/gilbertschoolsnet/stm3tvea8ja0rcrrcmzs/BuildingBlocksObstacleCourse.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777611808/gilbertschoolsnet/stm3tvea8ja0rcrrcmzs/BuildingBlocksObstacleCourse.png","width":512}])
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about Building Blocks Students Take Learning Full Steam Ahead
!["Roadrunner News" text overlay on an photo of Ashland Ranch with the school logo.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536539/gilbertschoolsnet/vaacwdzfdvhoml5ikk3u/AshlandRanchRoadrunnerNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536539/gilbertschoolsnet/vaacwdzfdvhoml5ikk3u/AshlandRanchRoadrunnerNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536539/gilbertschoolsnet/vaacwdzfdvhoml5ikk3u/AshlandRanchRoadrunnerNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536539/gilbertschoolsnet/vaacwdzfdvhoml5ikk3u/AshlandRanchRoadrunnerNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536539/gilbertschoolsnet/vaacwdzfdvhoml5ikk3u/AshlandRanchRoadrunnerNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
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about Teacher Spotlight - Donna Pusch, Kindergarten | Enroll Now!
![Circular graphic with the Gilbert public Schools logo and Congratulations Class of 2025 around it]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1777998609/gilbertschoolsnet/demezdoawc33dnbobzuk/Graduation_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1777998609/gilbertschoolsnet/demezdoawc33dnbobzuk/Graduation_1.png","width":512}])
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about Congratulations Class of 2026! (opens in new window/tab)
![Battle of the Books first place winners - Greenfield Elementary]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776878165/gilbertschoolsnet/fkduouvwemoyf156jpzw/2026BattleoftheBooks.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776878165/gilbertschoolsnet/fkduouvwemoyf156jpzw/2026BattleoftheBooks.png","width":512}])
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about Turning the Page: 2026 GPS District Battle of the Books
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about Learning and Fun Go Hand-in-Hand in Kindergarten at Ashland Ranch | Enroll Now!
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about 44 Extraordinary Individuals, One GPS Family: Honoring the Best of the Best
![GPS Elementary Student Art by 5th grader Aria Rhone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1771943343/gilbertschoolsnet/tna4z2ksy0mlb2yafkdf/ElArtShow.png","width":512}])
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about Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
![2026 Water Festival student and volunteer play water-based learning games]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1772566353/gilbertschoolsnet/rnnjibvzw6pwg8z5fci1/2026WaterFestival.png","width":512}])
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about 15th Annual 4th Grade Water Festival
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