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Patterson is proud to be A-Rated by the Arizona Department of Education!
![Male Patterson Student in front of the school logo in the front office]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764711650/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/u3gqgbgjbh9eojh1eb9b/Patterson-Kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764711650/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/u3gqgbgjbh9eojh1eb9b/Patterson-Kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764711650/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/u3gqgbgjbh9eojh1eb9b/Patterson-Kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1764711650/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/u3gqgbgjbh9eojh1eb9b/Patterson-Kindergarten.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764711650/gilbertschoolsnet/gilbertschoolsnet/u3gqgbgjbh9eojh1eb9b/Patterson-Kindergarten.png","width":1300}])
At Patterson, students learn Spanish on a weekly basis and are in the Primary Years Programme (PYP), an international curriculum framework designed for children 3 to 12 years of age.
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Patterson is an IB World School for the Primary Years International Baccalaureate Programme. IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education that Patterson believes is important for our students.
![Female Advantage Preschool student on the playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719269772/gilbertschoolsnet/cbr843scqabybbkuflp5/2324_Meridian_AdvantagePreschool_recess-04copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719269772/gilbertschoolsnet/cbr843scqabybbkuflp5/2324_Meridian_AdvantagePreschool_recess-04copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719269772/gilbertschoolsnet/cbr843scqabybbkuflp5/2324_Meridian_AdvantagePreschool_recess-04copy.jpg","width":800}])
Patterson offers Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old located on our campus.
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We offer Running Club, PALS Classes, Student Ambassadors, Oceanography, Junior Heroes, Junior Coaches, and Patt News.
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![Two male Patterson students at recess holding kickballs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1760459017/gilbertschoolsnet/yl6xldbixgckv5zv8y0v/2324_PattersonElementary_Students_Recess-01copy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1760459017/gilbertschoolsnet/yl6xldbixgckv5zv8y0v/2324_PattersonElementary_Students_Recess-01copy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1760459017/gilbertschoolsnet/yl6xldbixgckv5zv8y0v/2324_PattersonElementary_Students_Recess-01copy.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1760459017/gilbertschoolsnet/yl6xldbixgckv5zv8y0v/2324_PattersonElementary_Students_Recess-01copy.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.
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![The image displays the logos and text for the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, specifically for the Kindergarten level. The background is a neutral gray color, while the foreground features the IB logo and the "Primary Years Programme" text in a yellow banner.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764887071/gilbertschoolsnet/narnfx5x7edfq5fvupex/patterson-kindergarten.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764887071/gilbertschoolsnet/narnfx5x7edfq5fvupex/patterson-kindergarten.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764887071/gilbertschoolsnet/narnfx5x7edfq5fvupex/patterson-kindergarten.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764887071/gilbertschoolsnet/narnfx5x7edfq5fvupex/patterson-kindergarten.png","width":1024}])
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about Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use
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Patterson News & Events
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Offering a world-class education for every student takes our entire Panther community. Over the summer break, the GPS Operations team completed walkway improvements and modified painting updates across Patterson Elementary. These updates eliminate trip hazards, enhance campus accessibility, and ensure our school remains a welcoming environment where students are inspired to learn by doing every day.
![Gilbert Public Schools Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow Attendance Graphic with a student smiling while seated at a desk]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1787340240/gilbertschoolsnet/afpt9a2ic4qlrobkyhfd/HereTodaylogoonphoto2.png","width":2000}])
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about Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow
![In the foreground, students are seated on stools and chairs in a classroom, while in the background, a teacher stands near a whiteboard with other students observing.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788388272/gilbertschoolsnet/eskpx4ttvb1yjhwf723y/ClubsActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
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about Has Your Student Signed Up for a Club or Extracurriculars this Year?
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about Governing Board Brief - August 25, 2026
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about Actions with Academic: GPS commits to an increased number of Gifted-endorsed teachers to support advanced learners
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about 30th Annual Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Community Excellence Awards - Nominations Open
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about Governing Board Brief - August 11, 2026
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about GPS Operations Team Prepares Campuses for a Safe and Inspiring School Year
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