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Quartz Hill offers two different GPS preschool programs located on our campus. Quartz Hill has Advantage Preschool for children 3-5 years old and Kindergarten Prep for children 4-5 years old.
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Take a look inside Quartz Hill Elementary and learn about our Trailblazer Family. We offer both conventional classrooms utilizing the district curriculum with an emphasis on S.T.E.A.M. activities, 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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We offer Oceanography, Running Club, Sunshine Service Club, Student Council, Color Guard, and STEAM Club.
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Quartz Hill offers both conventional and accelerated classrooms from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. In accelerated subjects are taught at an accelerated pace with skills and concepts and a variety of approved materials that enrich the learning experience. This is designed to provide a challenging and supportive learning environment for students with strong academic abilities and motivation to learn.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board approved that in November 2024, voters living within Gilbert Public School boundaries will decide on a proposed 15% budget override continuation. This would be a continuation of the existing budget override approved by voters in November 2019 and in place since the 2020/21 school year.
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Congratulations to Gilbert Public Schools Athletic Director Steve McDowell on being inducted into the AIAAA (Arizona Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association) Hall of Fame.
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Annual Update Instructions for the 2024-25 School Year. Complete the Annual Update on Infinite Campus.
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Ensuring the safety of all students and staff is a top priority for Gilbert Public Schools. To safeguard the school communities, the Safety and Security team works diligently to create a safe and secure environment for all 26 elementary schools.
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School social workers are essential to the overall well-being of students, offering support designed to give students, teachers, and parents the necessary tools so students can focus on learning.
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The application portal for free and reduced lunch for the 2024/25 school year is now open.
As a reminder, a new meal application is required every year to determine eligibility for the current school year.
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Gilbert Public Schools appoints six principals for the upcoming 2024-25 school year.
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Free Summer Meals! For kids and teens 18 years old and younger We provide FREE, HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS meals to be consumed on-site. Adults may purchase breakfast for $2.75 and lunch for $4.75 (CASH ONLY). All sites closed 4th July.