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![Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Community Excellence Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Meet the 2025 Community Excellence Award winners! From inspiring teachers and dedicated staff to incredible volunteers and student leaders, these GPS community members embody our district's values of service, dedication, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on students, families, and schools across our district.
![Gilbert Public Schools Demonstrates Academic Excellence with Another A-Rating from the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":1080}])
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2024-25 School Letter Grades. For the 2024-25 school year Gilbert Public Schools has achieved an ‘A’ letter grade for our school district. Further, all GPS schools have achieved either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ letter grade, rating them as excellent or highly performing by the Arizona Department of Education.
![Homecoming in April? Ashland Ranch Elementary Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025 Where it All Began]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1745276058/gilbertschoolsnet/huj02qebrkoeupcfupfp/SeniorCelebrationsGoldSquare.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1745276058/gilbertschoolsnet/huj02qebrkoeupcfupfp/SeniorCelebrationsGoldSquare.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1745276058/gilbertschoolsnet/huj02qebrkoeupcfupfp/SeniorCelebrationsGoldSquare.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1745276058/gilbertschoolsnet/huj02qebrkoeupcfupfp/SeniorCelebrationsGoldSquare.jpg","width":1080}])
Homecoming in April? Ashland Ranch Elementary Celebrates Graduating Class of 2025 Where it All Began
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.
![GPS Students Earn National Recognition and Achievement at the 98th Annual National FFA Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762789111/gilbertschoolsnet/p0z1rhkvjqw6xvrciuco/GHSMeatsTeamThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762789111/gilbertschoolsnet/p0z1rhkvjqw6xvrciuco/GHSMeatsTeamThumbnail.png","width":512}])
GPS Future Farmers of America (FFA) students travelled to Indianapolis for the 98th Annual National FFA Convention, where they earned a Silver ranking in the Meat Evaluation event. The Gilbert High School Chapter was honored with a Three-Star National Chapter Award, and seven students received American FFA Degrees.
![Behind the A Rating: The Drive for Continuous Improvement at GPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762966543/gilbertschoolsnet/q7gifmnhvpid2clqgfeu/BehindtheACIPsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762966543/gilbertschoolsnet/q7gifmnhvpid2clqgfeu/BehindtheACIPsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At Gilbert Public Schools, excellence doesn't come by accident. It comes from a non-negotiable commitment to student success across the district, which has earned GPS an A-rating for three consecutive years since the return of district letter grades - an achievement that wouldn’t be possible without extensive work being done behind the scenes at both the campus and district levels.
![Students Lead the Way: Campo Verde Seniors Take Ownership of PLTW Showcase]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762439955/gilbertschoolsnet/pcyzki9vunuqu0x2s5qz/PLTWCVBioMedThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762439955/gilbertschoolsnet/pcyzki9vunuqu0x2s5qz/PLTWCVBioMedThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At Campo Verde High, BioMed seniors didn’t just participate in their Project Lead the Way Showcase—they ran it. Drawing on the skills they’ve developed, these students set out to grow their program and show how BioMed prepares them for what’s ahead.