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![Group of three Finley Farms Elementary School boys in a black, gray and white shirts arms around each other outside]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730164772/gilbertschoolsnet/pj74t0zteeapzvyedoli/FinleyFarms.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730164772/gilbertschoolsnet/pj74t0zteeapzvyedoli/FinleyFarms.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730164772/gilbertschoolsnet/pj74t0zteeapzvyedoli/FinleyFarms.png","width":800}])
Finley Farms is proud to be a 2023-2024 A-Rated School by the Arizona Department of Education.
![Female Finley Farms Elementary Preschool student]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719255335/gilbertschoolsnet/kwwyte4u8yocdojr3hhz/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students_Campus-02copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719255335/gilbertschoolsnet/kwwyte4u8yocdojr3hhz/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students_Campus-02copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719255335/gilbertschoolsnet/kwwyte4u8yocdojr3hhz/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students_Campus-02copy.jpg","width":800}])
Finley Farms offers three GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Finley Farms has Advantage Preschool, Building Blocks 3 Preschool, and Building Blocks 4 Preschool.
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Finley Farms offers Accelerated classrooms from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. All subjects are taught at an accelerated pace with skills and concepts and a variety of approved materials that enrich the learning experience. Accelerated is designed to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for students with strong academic abilities and motivation to learn.
![Female Finley Farms Elementary student reading a book in a classroom]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719254787/gilbertschoolsnet/uo3rnc6zomuxl0sew6cf/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-094copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719254787/gilbertschoolsnet/uo3rnc6zomuxl0sew6cf/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-094copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719254787/gilbertschoolsnet/uo3rnc6zomuxl0sew6cf/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-094copy.jpg","width":800}])
Take a look inside Finley Farms Elementary and learn about our Falcon Family. We offer both conventional classrooms utilizing the district curriculum and accelerated classrooms K-6 where students can work at an accelerated pace with additional enrichment so you can find the right fit for your child and family.
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Means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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![New Year, New Me: How GPS Helps Students Complete Popular New Year’s Resolutions]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1737581145/gilbertschoolsnet/xid5ovxvxcfleojloqho/NewYearNewMePhotos-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1737581145/gilbertschoolsnet/xid5ovxvxcfleojloqho/NewYearNewMePhotos-1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1737581145/gilbertschoolsnet/xid5ovxvxcfleojloqho/NewYearNewMePhotos-1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1737581145/gilbertschoolsnet/xid5ovxvxcfleojloqho/NewYearNewMePhotos-1.jpg","width":1080}])
From healthy school meals to financial literacy programs, Gilbert Public Schools offers a range of resources to help students achieve their New Year's resolutions like exercising, learning new skills, and spending time with friends and family.
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On January 14, 2025, GPS will welcome all employees who have worked in the district for 25 years to a celebratory breakfast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord. These individuals, spanning diverse roles within the district, exemplify the heart and soul of GPS. These are just some of their incredible stories.
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Gilbert Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic job seekers to join our GPS Family! Join GPS for a Job Fair on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at Highland High School located at 4301 East Guadalupe Road.
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Many GPS elementary schools hosted Turkey Trots this year, including Sonoma Ranch Elementary School which hosted its third annual event to bring students and parents together for a day of fun and fitness. These events encouraged physical activity and provided a glimpse into the district's growing running programs.
![Graphic with gold background that says A-Rated District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729715839/gilbertschoolsnet/q2gl1fvp05yfnpywfy72/NewSiteNewsMMG512Template1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729715839/gilbertschoolsnet/q2gl1fvp05yfnpywfy72/NewSiteNewsMMG512Template1.png","width":512}])
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2023-24 School Letter Grades. For the 2023-24 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.
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Technology Integration Educators (TIEs) play an important role in ensuring students receive an engaging educational experience that develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology skills which will serve them well throughout their academic journey and beyond.
![Superstition Springs Elementary school student Ruby as Rosie for Oratorical Rosie the Riveter Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729713811/gilbertschoolsnet/yeaopw0qovg0rlqiphno/20241005-Rosie-DSC03849.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729713811/gilbertschoolsnet/yeaopw0qovg0rlqiphno/20241005-Rosie-DSC03849.png","width":512}])
Congratulations to Superstition Springs student Ruby, whose speech at the Rosie the Riveter National Gala was a success! There were about 350 people in attendance. You may recognize Ruby as one of the winners of last year’s Gilbert Public Schools Oratorical Contest.
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Gilbert Public Schools will celebrate and honor four incredible individuals who help make GPS the best place to work and learn - Tina Judd, Troy Seamster, Austin McIntosh, and Harry Webb!