Sabercat News
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Over 400 volunteers gathered at Highland High for Camp VNET, an annual day of training, connection, and celebration. Guided by the motto Reset. Focus. Prepare., attendees participated in workshops designed to equip volunteers and community partners across all 38 GPS campuses for the upcoming year.
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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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Gilbert Public Schools held a Gilbert Public Schools Regular Business Board Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The meeting began at 6:00 pm and was held in the Governing Board Business Meeting. Read on for a summary and view the meeting.
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“Joining our GPS team isn't just taking a job; it's becoming part of our true family of educators."
Gilbert Public Schools welcomed 172 new Kindergarten through 12th-grade teachers for the 2026-2027 school year! With support from campus principals, instructional coaches, and district leadership, our newest educators spent the day preparing to inspire students across our 38 campuses.
![South Valley Junior Back to School Guide]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1784662339/gilbertschoolsnet/nzs9scddojqenn7jdbfc/SouthValleyTips.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1784662339/gilbertschoolsnet/nzs9scddojqenn7jdbfc/SouthValleyTips.png","width":512}])
The first day of school is Tuesday, July 28. Start the school year strong with the Sabercat’s Back‑to‑School Guide, which includes important tools and resources that will help you make it the best year yet.