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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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At Superstition Springs Elementary, our campus feels like a family. Every day, our students and staff focus on our "3 to Be": Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Kind! See all about how SSE is the place to be.
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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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Hello! My name is Marion Connett, and I am proud to be a Kindergarten teacher at Superstition Springs Elementary. With 11 years of teaching experience, my mission is to foster a true love for learning in every child who walks through my door.
Hello! My name is Danielle Reisenauer, and I am a Kindergarten teacher at Superstition Springs Elementary. I have been teaching for 10 years - all of them in Kindergarten! Being a teacher has been my dream since I was in the first grade, and it is so cool to live out that dream every single day with my students.
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District News
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"I just really recommend doing clubs or sports or anything you can, because it really makes school more memorable, fun, and fulfilling."
Campus clubs, student activities, and extracurricular programs build connections and enhance student life across Gilbert Public Schools.
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Attendance Awareness Month takes place every September to highlight the vital role consistent school attendance plays in student success and to address the critical issue of chronic absenteeism
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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Work Study and Brief Board Business Meeting on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and to view the meeting.
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More teachers across Gilbert Public Schools are elevating their daily instruction for advanced learners in their classrooms by pursuing Gifted endorsements. At the beginning of the 2025/26 school year, there were 49 Gifted-endorsed teachers across the district. This school year, 106 educators are enrolled in the GPS Gifted endorsement program, training to recognize and nurture different learning styles within the classroom and to build on student strengths.
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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.