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News & Announcements
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The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. To help you start the year strong, we are sharing a Back‑to‑School Guide for everything you need to stay connected, prepared, and ready for the best school year yet.
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The Bulldog family is excited to announce the appointment of Principal Trent Bender in the upcoming 2026-2027 school year. He brings a passion for celebrating student milestones and a commitment to fostering a high-energy culture where students are challenged, cared for, and inspired to become lifelong learners.
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Boulder Creek Elementary Principal Jim Leeper has become known around his campus for “famous quotes” that he uses every day. For example, he can regularly be heard saying his “favorite day of the week is normal." In honor of Principal Leeper, Boulder Creek staff showed up to school dressed to pay homage to one of his most notable quotes.
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Hello! I am Aubree Powell, and I am a Kindergarten teacher at Boulder Creek Elementary. I have been teaching for six years, and my favorite part of the job is watching that moment when reading finally starts to click for a student!
District News
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Creating a welcoming school environment takes an entire community, and behind the scenes, our GPS Operations department spent the summer ensuring our campuses are ready for success. From modernizing CTE labs to resurfacing athletic courts, these essential updates help keep our facilities safe, functional, and inspiring for every student.
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Nominations for this year's 30th Gilbert Chamber of Commerce Excellence Awards are open until August 28th. Submit your nominations now to celebrate the contributions of GPS educators, support staff, and volunteers.
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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Work Study and Brief Board Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, 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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Over 400 volunteers gathered at Highland High for Camp VNET, an annual day of training, connection, and celebration. Guided by the motto Reset. Focus. Prepare., attendees participated in workshops designed to equip volunteers and community partners across all 38 GPS campuses for the upcoming year.
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.