Panther News
![Veterans Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751384081/gilbertschoolsnet/d6asilnnibvayt7jgapi/VeteransDay-AllSchools.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751384081/gilbertschoolsnet/d6asilnnibvayt7jgapi/VeteransDay-AllSchools.png","width":512}])
Reminder that all GPS schools and district offices are closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
![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.
![Monsters, Math, and Memories: GPS Schools Celebrate Fall Fun]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756118/gilbertschoolsnet/vbdk7z74doovbdy6zoby/HalloweenupdatedActivitiesGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Fall isn’t just a season of cooler weather and pumpkin décor — it’s a time when learning and community come together in memorable ways. From parades and festivals to Trunk-or-Treats and cultural celebrations, GPS schools are creating memories that show how education and joy can go hand in hand this ‘spooktacular’ season.
![Keeping Up With the Classroom: Patterson’s Christina Pjura]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/ybhsahx8yg19gjvtipow/PattersonPantherNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/ybhsahx8yg19gjvtipow/PattersonPantherNewsThumbnail.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/ybhsahx8yg19gjvtipow/PattersonPantherNewsThumbnail.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/ybhsahx8yg19gjvtipow/PattersonPantherNewsThumbnail.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757536547/gilbertschoolsnet/ybhsahx8yg19gjvtipow/PattersonPantherNewsThumbnail.png","width":1600}])
This season of the district’s Keeping Up With the Classroom series features Mrs. Pjura’s experiences throughout the school year. As the new school year progresses, Mrs. Pjura will share how her move to GPS has created a meaningful impact on her students and classroom.
![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.
![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.