Panther News
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Happy Fall Break! We'll see you all back in class Monday, October 19th.
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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.
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In November 2026, voters living within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries in Gilbert and Mesa will decide on a proposed $136 million bond - Proposition 422. Read on for more information about the 2026 Bond Election.
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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Work Study and Brief Board Business Meeting on Tuesday, September, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and to view the meeting.
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The GPS Operations team, led by Chief Operations Officer Albert Dutchover, works year-round to prevent safety hazards and to protect instructional time for local students with monsoon weatherproofing and planning. By ABC15's Adam Schumes.
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The 3rd annual GPS College & Career Fair is on September 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Highland High School, bringing together 91 higher education institutions, local trade programs, military branches, and business leaders from across the country so students can build connections and explore a variety of pathways to pursue post-graduation.