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“Our mission is to provide children an individualized education emphasizing practical life skills and demonstrations of student learning in a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.”

Gateway Preparatory Academy provides Iron County students from Kindergarten to 8th grade an education that focuses on individual skills, abilities, and needs.

Established in 2008, we provide an individualized experience focused on student growth while preparing students to be productive members of the community.

Our strengths include our child centered approach through the application of a Montessori philosophy and method as well as a focus on the arts and technology.

Upcoming Events & News

February 2026

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  • School Counselor Appreciation Week
  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • School Counselor Appreciation Week
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  • School Counselor Appreciation Week
  • NAEP 8th Grade Testing
  • Rehearsal Shrek
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  • School Counselor Appreciation Week
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  • School Counselor Appreciation Week
  • Candy Gram Sales
  • i3 Grant PLC2nd and 3rd
  • Choreography Rehearsal
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  • Candy Gram Sales
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  • Candy Gram Sales
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • Middle School Hope Week-Wear a Jersey
  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • Middle School Hope Week- Wear Bright(neon)
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • MS-Hope Week- Wear Blue
  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • MS- Hope Week- Wear Yellow
  • 2/3 Singing to Our House Field Trip
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  • MS-Hope Week- Wear Pink or Red
  • No After School Program
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • High School Special Ed teachers visit GPA
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  • No School For President's Day
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  • 2/3 Aladdin Field Trip
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
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  • MATHCOUNTS Chapter Competition@SUU
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  • K/1 Dentist visit
  • 4/5 i3 Grant PLC
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • 24 hour theater on the stage
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  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • Choreography Rehearsal
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy21 hours ago
Tomorrow morning(Thurs.) is your final chance to order candy grams for your students! These sweet treats will be delivered this Friday. Thank you for supporting this NJHS fundraiser and helping our students lead the way.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Popping in to say we appreciate you! 🍿 Highlighting our amazing staff this month with a DIY popcorn bar. It’s the little things that make this team so great. #Gatewayisagreatway #StaffPerks #Grateful
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Who knew math could be this sweet? 🍬📈 This week in Middle School, we’re using Valentine’s hearts to practice percentages and ratios!
#Gatewayisagreatway #MathIsSweet #MiddleSchoolMath
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
The hallways are glowing today. ⚡️ Middle schoolers are absolutely rocking the neon for Be a Light this Tuesday!

#Gatewayisagreatway #HopeSquad #BeALight #NeonDay #ShineBright
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 days ago
🚀 Final Chance for Launch High School!

Is your current 8th grader planning to attend Launch High School next year? Don’t miss out on the final Parent Information Night!

Tomorrow, February 10th, is the last opportunity to attend this required meeting. Not only is parent/guardian attendance mandatory for acceptance, but attending also gives your student an extra entry into the lottery!

School Hotline Reporting

Gateway Preparatory Academy is committed to transparency, accountability, and ethical practices. A hotline is maintained by the Internal Audit Department of the Utah State Board of Education, and it is a venue for citizens, educators, employees, and other stakeholders to request audits or report concerns related to any of the agencies governed by or provided resources by the Utah State Board of Education.

To submit a complaint to the USBE Internal Audit Department, using their Public Education Hotline system, click the link below:

Submit a Hotline Complaint to USBE

Complaints or concerns can be filed by following the process as outlined here. Hotline complaints go directly to the State Board of Education Internal Audit Department and may be referred back to the LEA.

Gateway Preparatory Academy also encourages anyone concerned to reach out to the school administration when appropriate. All complaints are handled with discretion, and any individual submitting a concern may remain anonymous through the USBE hotline system.