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![Humans of Mesquite Alumni Edition: Lindsey Stirling]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1756921869/gilbertschoolsnet/w2pawqn0njvwizdhppgn/MHSWildcatNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1756921869/gilbertschoolsnet/w2pawqn0njvwizdhppgn/MHSWildcatNewsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
Read the first edition of our Humans of Mesquite Alumni Edition with Lindsey Stirling!
![Freshman Preview Night]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1751562378/gilbertschoolsnet/fobg2x3swqwwwn8dr0lx/UE-MHS.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1751562378/gilbertschoolsnet/fobg2x3swqwwwn8dr0lx/UE-MHS.png","width":512}])
Date: February 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Location: Mesquite High
500 S McQueen Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Visit the Mesquite High campus, meet the Principal, teachers, and staff, learn all about the different courses and electives offered, and tour our campus.
![Directions to Excellence: Mesquite High's Dirk Olson Earns Spot in National Honor Band]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770675186/gilbertschoolsnet/pvjokgtxgaek6z7bu1cg/DirkOlsonMesquiteHighLogoSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770675186/gilbertschoolsnet/pvjokgtxgaek6z7bu1cg/DirkOlsonMesquiteHighLogoSquare.png","width":512}])
Senior Dirk Olson earned a highly regarded spot in the National Honor Band, placing him among the top student musicians in the nation. Selected as one of just four alto saxophonists nationwide, his achievement reflects years of discipline and growth.
Earlier this year, Mrs. Solis shared how her positive move to the district had a meaningful impact on her students and classrooms. Catch up with Mrs. Solis as she shares the growth her students have had, her favorite moments of the year, and what she looks forward to in the second semester.
Read the second edition of our Humans of Mesquite!
![MHS Fabrication and Cabinetmaking Students Toured Concord Contracting, Learning More About Their Future Opportunities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1764022492/gilbertschoolsnet/o0xkdlbde8hfzr2legaw/cteblog-thumbnail-2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1764022492/gilbertschoolsnet/o0xkdlbde8hfzr2legaw/cteblog-thumbnail-2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1764022492/gilbertschoolsnet/o0xkdlbde8hfzr2legaw/cteblog-thumbnail-2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1764022492/gilbertschoolsnet/o0xkdlbde8hfzr2legaw/cteblog-thumbnail-2.png","width":832}])
On Friday, November 14, students from Mesquite High School’s Agriscience and Cabinetmaking CTE programs toured Concord Contracting’s corporate office and an active job site. The visit introduced students to the wide range of careers available in the construction industry, including general contracting, project management, administration, accounting, marketing, and safety.
District News
![Gilbert Public Schools Invites Community to 9th Annual Run for Fun and Community Fiesta]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770410276/gilbertschoolsnet/x0givwptgymboqykvm18/2026_GEF_Run_for_Fun_and_GPS_Family_Fiesta_Logo1.png","width":1205}]){kind=logo}
Join us for a morning of fitness and fun at the 9th Annual Run for Fun and GPS Community Fiesta, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Campo Verde High School, 9:30 am to Noon.
![GPS Governing Board Announces Dr. Jared Ryan as Superintendent]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769795103/gilbertschoolsnet/lean5noiesiwxh1pv8dd/JaredRyanSupNewsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At a Special Governing Board meeting on Friday, January 30, 2026, the Governing Board unanimously approved the appointment of Dr. Jared Ryan as the next Superintendent of Gilbert Public Schools, beginning in the 2026/27 school year.
![13 Facts to Celebrate 113 Years of Gilbert Public Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768930857/gilbertschoolsnet/es48b1qbmfadgjkwraap/13FactsofGPSThumbnail.png","width":512}])
For more than a century, Gilbert Public Schools has grown alongside the community it serves. As GPS marks its 113th year in 2026, here are 13 facts about the district to highlight how it has continually adapted, expanded, and strengthened its commitment to student success while staying rooted in the values that started it all.
![GPS Celebrates 65 Employees Reaching 25 Years of Service]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1767735514/gilbertschoolsnet/zqnkzubvdn9c8hrkd7j5/25YearEmployeeThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1767735514/gilbertschoolsnet/zqnkzubvdn9c8hrkd7j5/25YearEmployeeThumbnail.png","width":512}])
65 GPS employees were recently honored for reaching a milestone of 25 years of service with the district at a special recognition breakfast. These dedicated GPS Family members were celebrated for their lasting impact on students, schools, and the community.
![Behind the A Rating: The Drive for Continuous Improvement at GPS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762966543/gilbertschoolsnet/q7gifmnhvpid2clqgfeu/BehindtheACIPsThumbnail.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762966543/gilbertschoolsnet/q7gifmnhvpid2clqgfeu/BehindtheACIPsThumbnail.png","width":512}])
At Gilbert Public Schools, excellence doesn't come by accident. It comes from a non-negotiable commitment to student success across the district, which has earned GPS an A-rating for three consecutive years since the return of district letter grades - an achievement that wouldn’t be possible without extensive work being done behind the scenes at both the campus and district levels.