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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.
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Take a look inside Neely Traditional Academy and learn about our Knight Family and kindergarten options.
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Neely Traditional offers Traditional Kindergarten Prep Preschool for 4-5 years olds located on our campus.
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We offer Garden Club, Walk/Jog/Running Club, Writing Club, Graphic Design, Young Singers, Student Ambassadors, Student Council, and National Elementary Honor Society.
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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.
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VIK means Very Important Kids. We offer Before and After School Programs available to GPS families.
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Many GPS elementary schools are giving the graduating class of 2025 a chance to relive their fond childhood memories by inviting them back to the campuses where their learning journeys began, giving seniors a chance to reminisce while inspiring 6th graders as they look toward the future.
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In the final installment of "Keeping Up With the Classroom," we check in on five educators who are finishing their first year teaching a Gilbert Public Schools. Abigail Mintz, April Clark, Gabriella Deets, Jonathan Dangerfield, and Kourtney Madsen each share the expectations they had when the school year started and how they've grown as educators since joining GPS.
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The journey into kindergarten marks a significant milestone in a child's life, and GPS understands the importance of preparing our preschoolers for this transition. Similar to the district's LevelUp and Next Level events, Pave the Path offers preschoolers an opportunity to become familiar with a kindergarten environment, helping to set students up for success in the next step of their educational journey.
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The Junior High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS junior high school students. from 5-7pm April 24th.
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The High School Art Show will be held at Gilbert Global Academy's Cafeteria (55 N Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234).
Join us to celebrate the artistic achievements of our talented GPS high school students. from 5-7pm April 10th.
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Gilbert Public Schools' summer programs offer something for everyone, from young children to high schoolers. From summer camps to in-person or online summer school, students can participate in academic enrichment, get ahead on credits, or enjoy exciting camp experiences, all designed to promote learning and growth in a supportive environment.
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2025 In-person Elementary Summer School for Kindergarten through 6th grade with JH Math Prep for 6th - 8th registration begins March 24th.
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For over 25 years, Neely Traditional Academy has provided its students with a distinctive educational experience characterized by a "tried and true" approach to teaching that creates a structured and focused learning environment, preparing students for their future while emphasizing core academic skills and a strong sense of community.