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![Away for the Day - Student Cell Phone Use]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1753476634/gilbertschoolsnet/i3u4i4mct7uxsyoagye1/AwayfortheDay.png","width":512}])
The new policy for the 2025/26 school year includes ‘Away for the Day’ for K-8 at our elementary and junior highs. This policy is in place to promote student learning and well-being by reducing distractions, improving focus, and enhancing overall student well-being during the school day.
![Junior High Student-Athletes of the Year Honored at GPS Governing Board Meeting]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748448822/gilbertschoolsnet/qncymvt9jlgfy4lfpigt/JrHAthletesSupRecSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748448822/gilbertschoolsnet/qncymvt9jlgfy4lfpigt/JrHAthletesSupRecSquare.png","width":512}])
Congratulations to our Junior High Student-Athletes of the Year for being honored with a Superintendent Recognition at the May 2025 GPS Board meeting.
![SVJH’s Andres Vidales Becomes Arizona Junior High Bull Riding Champion]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748448954/gilbertschoolsnet/kuhbycejt6eaisyzhzpf/SVJHBullRiderSupRecSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748448954/gilbertschoolsnet/kuhbycejt6eaisyzhzpf/SVJHBullRiderSupRecSquare.png","width":512}])
SVJH 7th grader Andres Vidales was honored at the May GPS Governing Board Meeting for competing in the Arizona High School Rodeo Association in bull riding to become the Arizona Junior High Bull Riding Champion.
District News
![Celebrating Excellence: The 2025 Community Excellence Award Winners]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1762972097/gilbertschoolsnet/fwzvlbogm3kjxgqgdaq8/CommExcAwardWinnersGOLDSquare.png","width":1080}])
Meet the 2025 Community Excellence Award winners! From inspiring teachers and dedicated staff to incredible volunteers and student leaders, these GPS community members embody our district's values of service, dedication, and leadership, leaving a lasting impact on students, families, and schools across our district.
![Gilbert Public Schools Demonstrates Academic Excellence with Another A-Rating from the State]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1761756005/gilbertschoolsnet/y4pgelinfdnk2tzxzuud/A_Rated_-_District_DN.png","width":1080}])
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2024-25 School Letter Grades. For the 2024-25 school year Gilbert Public Schools has achieved an ‘A’ letter grade for our school district. Further, all GPS schools have achieved either an ‘A’ or ‘B’ letter grade, rating them as excellent or highly performing by the Arizona Department of Education.
Important Information
South Valley Junior High is a Common Sense School
Information on all South Valley Junior clubs & activities
Principal's Update
![Jonathan Schley, Principal]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1708552912/gilbertschoolsnet/ddu6qgyvmxvd5ydubupw/2324_SouthValleyJuniorHighl_JonathanSchley_Principal-3.jpg","width":2200}])
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