Mustang News
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Enjoy Spring Break!
Happy Spring Break to our students and families! A reminder that schools will be closed for the next two weeks. We look forward to seeing you Monday, March 23rd!
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Launching Futures: GPS Engineering Students Connect 5th Grade Space Exploration to Aerospace Engineering Pathways
Fifth-grade students at Oak Tree Elementary recently took their study of space to new heights - quite literally - by designing and launching bottle rockets on the school playground, with the help of Mesquite High Engineering Students.
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Keeping Up With the Classroom: Mrs. Perez, Part II
Earlier this year, Mrs. Perez shared how her positive move to the district had a meaningful impact on her students and classrooms. Catch up with Mrs. Perez 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.
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Kindergarten
Learn about 2026-2027 Meridian Kindergarten Classrooms!
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District Elementary Art Show
The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 13-15, 2026 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.
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Save the Date! Elementary Art Show - April 13-15
The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 13-15, 2026 at Norwood Furniture (216 N. Gilbert Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Student artwork will be on display from all of our GPS elementary schools.