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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. Take a look inside Finley Farms Elementary and learn about our Falcon Family and kindergarten options.
![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.
![Students raising their hands sitting on the ground, one boy wearing a finley farms elementary t-shirt]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719254910/gilbertschoolsnet/asccli5t2zmfjmbtnxv5/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-069copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719254910/gilbertschoolsnet/asccli5t2zmfjmbtnxv5/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-069copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719254910/gilbertschoolsnet/asccli5t2zmfjmbtnxv5/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-069copy.jpg","width":800}])
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.
![Finley Farms Students a group of girls at the playground]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719255089/gilbertschoolsnet/q94yiern6m5qaduz2a5q/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-007copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719255089/gilbertschoolsnet/q94yiern6m5qaduz2a5q/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-007copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719255089/gilbertschoolsnet/q94yiern6m5qaduz2a5q/2324_FinleyFarmsElementary_Students-007copy.jpg","width":800}])
Means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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GPS Nutrition Services is offering FREE Summer Meals for children 18 years or younger.
![Graphic of cacti with text that says District Office Summer Hours - Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4:30pm, Closed Fridays.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1731094648/gilbertschoolsnet/yd8bmsbiwf2wlki87i6g/DistrictSummerHours.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1731094648/gilbertschoolsnet/yd8bmsbiwf2wlki87i6g/DistrictSummerHours.png","width":512}])
District Office Summer Hours:
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Closed Friday
![2025 Best Communities for Music Education. We did it! Gilbert Public Schools. Graphic]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747846290/gilbertschoolsnet/dbdirsoevwxytxohjzrj/BCME2025News.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747846290/gilbertschoolsnet/dbdirsoevwxytxohjzrj/BCME2025News.png","width":512}])
Gilbert Public Schools was awarded the 2025 Best Communities for Music Education in the nation by the NAMM Foundation for the 6th consecutive year, recognizing and celebrating the outstanding efforts by teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community leaders who have made music education a part of a well-rounded education.
![GPS employee of the year event]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1747175911/gilbertschoolsnet/xngoipjwg1n0usz8kqin/EmployeeoftheYear.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1747175911/gilbertschoolsnet/xngoipjwg1n0usz8kqin/EmployeeoftheYear.png","width":512}])
Gilbert Public Schools honored employees across its 39 schools and departments to show appreciation for the positive difference GPS staff make every day for our students, families, and each other.
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This Wednesday the 23rd, 5th and 6th graders from elementary schools across the district gathered at Mesquite Junior High to take part in the Gilbert Public Schools’ District Battle of the Books competition.
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Many GPS elementary schools are giving the graduating class of 2025 a chance to relive their fond childhood memories by inviting them back to the campuses where their learning journeys began, giving seniors a chance to reminisce while inspiring 6th graders as they look toward the future.
![Keeping Up With the Classroom Part 3]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744219464/gilbertschoolsnet/qyqfzotcvjb2zcsxg3t5/KeepingupwiththeClassroompt3square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744219464/gilbertschoolsnet/qyqfzotcvjb2zcsxg3t5/KeepingupwiththeClassroompt3square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744219464/gilbertschoolsnet/qyqfzotcvjb2zcsxg3t5/KeepingupwiththeClassroompt3square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744219464/gilbertschoolsnet/qyqfzotcvjb2zcsxg3t5/KeepingupwiththeClassroompt3square.jpg","width":1080}])
In the final installment of "Keeping Up With the Classroom," we check in on five educators who are finishing their first year teaching a Gilbert Public Schools. Abigail Mintz, April Clark, Gabriella Deets, Jonathan Dangerfield, and Kourtney Madsen each share the expectations they had when the school year started and how they've grown as educators since joining GPS.
![Circular graphic with the Gilbert public Schools logo and Congratulations Class of 2025 around it]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743013492/gilbertschoolsnet/rllg4hz0if6jqmjjkzcz/Grad2025News.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1743013492/gilbertschoolsnet/rllg4hz0if6jqmjjkzcz/Grad2025News.png","width":512}])
Visit our 2025 Graduation page for ceremony dates and key graduation information.