Gilbert Accelerated Middle School
'A' Rated & International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Candidacy School
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Gilbert Accelerated Middle School 7th grader August Richards was recognized at a GPS Governing Board Meeting for his 5th-place finish at the District Spelling Bee.
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On February 5, 2025, Gilbert Accelerated Middle School’s Katia Gillilea earned 1st place in the 7-8 Grade Division at the District Oratorical Contest with her speech on Helen Keller. She was also recognized and performed her speech at the February 24 GPS Governing Board Meeting.
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Gilbert Public Schools is launching ParentSquare as our new district-wide communication platform in January 2026.
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Please complete the GAMS Interest Screener PRIOR to completing the Open Enrollment Application. Approval of acceptance will need to be included in the Open Enrollment Application. Open Enrollment begins November 3rd.
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IB Middle years Programme is for students aged 11-16.
District News
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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 Regular Business Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and view the meeting.
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“Joining our GPS team isn't just taking a job; it's becoming part of our true family of educators."
Gilbert Public Schools welcomed 172 new Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers for the 2026-2027 school year! With support from campus principals, instructional coaches, and district leadership, our newest educators spent the day preparing to inspire students across our 38 campuses.
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We are counting down the days and are excited to welcome you back to school on July 28!
To help you be prepared, here is a checklist of everything you need before the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
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At his final meeting, the GPS Governing Board celebrated Dr. McCord for fostering an open, transparent governance culture between district administration, families, and the community.
“The culture of this district is relationships,” commented Dr. McCord. “We can have goals, we can have strategies, and we can have excellent test scores, and we can have missions, but none of that matters if we don’t have a heart.”