Home
Student Life
![Neely Traditional Academy students in classroom at their desks reading a textbook for answers with a notebook and laptop in front of them on their desks]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1727887453/gilbertschoolsnet/nkc3fuu16azrhiuwqn1i/2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_application.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1727887453/gilbertschoolsnet/nkc3fuu16azrhiuwqn1i/2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_application.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1727887453/gilbertschoolsnet/nkc3fuu16azrhiuwqn1i/2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_application.jpg","width":800}])
Neely Traditional Academy Applications for the 2025-2026 school year are now being accepted for Kindergarten-6th grade! Select this box or go under Knights Quicklinks to submit the Neely Traditional Application for your student.
![Neely student holding a banner in front of a crowd of students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1730160756/gilbertschoolsnet/tawnpufiezowt7mxcfdn/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-015copy.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1730160756/gilbertschoolsnet/tawnpufiezowt7mxcfdn/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-015copy.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1730160756/gilbertschoolsnet/tawnpufiezowt7mxcfdn/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-015copy.png","width":800}])
Take a look inside Neely Traditional Academy and learn about our Knight Family.
Learn More
about Explore Neely Traditional (opens in new window/tab)
![Neely Traditional Academy Preschool student sitting with a book]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719267620/gilbertschoolsnet/xwsgq6cybqibkylwhce7/Preschool_NeelyTraditionalAcademy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719267620/gilbertschoolsnet/xwsgq6cybqibkylwhce7/Preschool_NeelyTraditionalAcademy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719267620/gilbertschoolsnet/xwsgq6cybqibkylwhce7/Preschool_NeelyTraditionalAcademy.jpg","width":800}])
Neely Traditional offers Traditional Kindergarten Prep Preschool for 4-5 years olds located on our campus.
Learn More
about Neely Traditional Preschool (opens in new window/tab)
![Neely students singing into a microphone]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719268006/gilbertschoolsnet/o0wgtkohob2bcn9rvqqz/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-110copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719268006/gilbertschoolsnet/o0wgtkohob2bcn9rvqqz/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-110copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719268006/gilbertschoolsnet/o0wgtkohob2bcn9rvqqz/2324_Neely_BlueRibbon-110copy.jpg","width":800}])
We offer Garden Club, Walk/Jog/Running Club, Writing Club, Graphic Design, Young Singers, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, and National Elementary Honor Society.
Learn More
about Clubs & Activities (opens in new window/tab)
![Neely VIK Program Button]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719267853/gilbertschoolsnet/egbjmsa0jtiavm94xcfm/Copyof2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_Students_Kindergarten_Library-10.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719267853/gilbertschoolsnet/egbjmsa0jtiavm94xcfm/Copyof2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_Students_Kindergarten_Library-10.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719267853/gilbertschoolsnet/egbjmsa0jtiavm94xcfm/Copyof2324_NeelyTraditionalAcademy_Students_Kindergarten_Library-10.jpg","width":800}])
Neely Traditional Academy provides Traditional Education from Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Traditional classroom desks all face the front of the room, and the curriculum is delivered primarily through whole-group instruction led by qualified teachers.
Learn More
about Traditional Education (opens in new window/tab)
![Neely VIK Program Button]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1719267762/gilbertschoolsnet/nqpln8kptkl6nuqrlbvw/2223_NeelyTraditional_Campus_Students_Teachers-72copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1719267762/gilbertschoolsnet/nqpln8kptkl6nuqrlbvw/2223_NeelyTraditional_Campus_Students_Teachers-72copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1719267762/gilbertschoolsnet/nqpln8kptkl6nuqrlbvw/2223_NeelyTraditional_Campus_Students_Teachers-72copy.jpg","width":800}])
VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
Learn More
about VIK (opens in new window/tab)
News & Events
Latest News
![People talking at job fair]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1733768591/gilbertschoolsnet/lgyi60u9i3o8z3l9ugr4/2223_District_JobFair_Principals-19square.jpg","width":2200}])
Gilbert Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic job seekers to join our GPS Family! Join GPS for a Job Fair on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 4:00 to 6:00pm at Highland High School located at 4301 East Guadalupe Road.
![Collage photo of Kelly Kelley, Kelly Westerberg, Karla Kuhlemeyer, and Kevin Bennet]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1736375015/gilbertschoolsnet/otnxmehf2zxaz4wxl7mc/25YearEmployeeGOLDSquare2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1736375015/gilbertschoolsnet/otnxmehf2zxaz4wxl7mc/25YearEmployeeGOLDSquare2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1736375015/gilbertschoolsnet/otnxmehf2zxaz4wxl7mc/25YearEmployeeGOLDSquare2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1736375015/gilbertschoolsnet/otnxmehf2zxaz4wxl7mc/25YearEmployeeGOLDSquare2.png","width":1080}])
On January 14, 2025, GPS will welcome all employees who have worked in the district for 25 years to a celebratory breakfast hosted by Superintendent Dr. Shane McCord. These individuals, spanning diverse roles within the district, exemplify the heart and soul of GPS. These are just some of their incredible stories.
![Photo of 5 teachers with text reading "Keeping up with the classroom, part 2"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1733951007/gilbertschoolsnet/ghavq0pfl9p9nhkvwd5r/KUWTCPart2-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1733951007/gilbertschoolsnet/ghavq0pfl9p9nhkvwd5r/KUWTCPart2-3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1733951007/gilbertschoolsnet/ghavq0pfl9p9nhkvwd5r/KUWTCPart2-3.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1733951007/gilbertschoolsnet/ghavq0pfl9p9nhkvwd5r/KUWTCPart2-3.png","width":1080}])
At the start of the school year, five teachers new to Gilbert Public Schools shared their experience as new GPS employees. With the first semester coming to an end, we check in on these five teachers for Part II of Keeping Up with the Classroom.
![Sonoma Ranch Elementary School students running outside smiling in the Turkey Trot]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732641638/gilbertschoolsnet/uwidyvmekw2eyhanupgv/SonomaRanchTurkeyTrot.png","width":1080}])
Many GPS elementary schools hosted Turkey Trots this year, including Sonoma Ranch Elementary School which hosted its third annual event to bring students and parents together for a day of fun and fitness. These events encouraged physical activity and provided a glimpse into the district's growing running programs.
![Two photos together with photo of girl student on the left from Neely Traditional Academy and photo on the right of three girl students from Gilbert Classical Academy]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1732638763/gilbertschoolsnet/f8wtfjqnm6ecal4tauwf/GCANeelyUSWorld.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1732638763/gilbertschoolsnet/f8wtfjqnm6ecal4tauwf/GCANeelyUSWorld.png","width":512}])
Neely Traditional Academy and Gilbert Classical Academy (GCA) have been named among the top-ranking schools in the state according to U.S. News & World Report. Neely Traditional Academy was ranked #4 among Arizona's elementary schools, while Gilbert Classical Academy ranked #4 in Arizona's middle schools.
![Graphic with gold background that says A-Rated District]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729715839/gilbertschoolsnet/q2gl1fvp05yfnpywfy72/NewSiteNewsMMG512Template1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729715839/gilbertschoolsnet/q2gl1fvp05yfnpywfy72/NewSiteNewsMMG512Template1.png","width":512}])
The Arizona Department of Education (ADE) has released the 2023-24 School Letter Grades. For the 2023-24 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.
![Elementary students using technology to enhance a math lesson]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729096310/gilbertschoolsnet/ncwfwqkadx39u5a4nvfn/TIEGOLDWebsite1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1729096310/gilbertschoolsnet/ncwfwqkadx39u5a4nvfn/TIEGOLDWebsite1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1729096310/gilbertschoolsnet/ncwfwqkadx39u5a4nvfn/TIEGOLDWebsite1.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729096310/gilbertschoolsnet/ncwfwqkadx39u5a4nvfn/TIEGOLDWebsite1.png","width":1080}])
Technology Integration Educators (TIEs) play an important role in ensuring students receive an engaging educational experience that develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and technology skills which will serve them well throughout their academic journey and beyond.
![Superstition Springs Elementary school student Ruby as Rosie for Oratorical Rosie the Riveter Convention]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1729713811/gilbertschoolsnet/yeaopw0qovg0rlqiphno/20241005-Rosie-DSC03849.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1729713811/gilbertschoolsnet/yeaopw0qovg0rlqiphno/20241005-Rosie-DSC03849.png","width":512}])
Congratulations to Superstition Springs student Ruby, whose speech at the Rosie the Riveter National Gala was a success! There were about 350 people in attendance. You may recognize Ruby as one of the winners of last year’s Gilbert Public Schools Oratorical Contest.