Highland High News
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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).
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Enjoy Spring Break!
Schools closed Monday, March 10th through Friday, March 21st.
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The Elementary Art Show will be held from April 7 - 9, 2025 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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Six Gilbert Public Schools have been recognized with the A+ School of Excellence Award by the Arizona Educational Foundation for their commitment to building a culture of excellent academics and community.
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Gilbert Elementary School, along with other GPS schools and Gilbert community members, demonstrated the true meaning of compassion by donating over 900 stuffed animals and hand-written notes to provide comfort and support to students impacted by the Pacific Palisades fires.
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Hunter Krosschell and Maggie Steimle of Highland High earned awards for their artwork at the New Horizon’s Best of High School Art in the Valley exhibit, which included cash prizes and the honor of being showcased at the historic Shemer Art Center in Phoenix.