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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

September 2026

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  • Fall Picture Day
  • Shakespearience 8th ELA & Advanced Drama
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  • Coffee and Tea with the A.D.
  • Shakespearience- 8th ELA & Adv Drama
  • Specials PLC
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  • Specials PLC
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  • Hearing Screenings
  • Stagecraft Field Trip to Shakespeare prop shop
  • 4/5 PLC
  • K/1 PLC
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  • SUMA Mrs. Glenn 2/3
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  • School Wide Vision Screening
  • Specials PLC
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  • SUMA Player & Hughes 2/3
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  • SUMA Piep & Goodrich 2/3
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  • MS Ropes Course
  • i3 Grant 2/3
  • 5th Grade Maturation Program
  • 4/5 PLC
  • K/1 PLC
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  • PTO family Night
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  • National PTO Appreciation Day
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy9 hours ago
☕ Parent Coffee & Tea Morning! ☕

Got questions, ideas, or just need your morning caffeine fix? Join us tomorrow, Thursday, September 3rd at 8:30 AM, to connect with our Assistant Director!

When: Thursday, Sept 3 @ 8:30 – 9:30 AM
 Where: Downstairs teachers lounge 
What: Coffee, Tea, & Open Conversation
Goal: Building a stronger Gateway together!

We’re hoping to make this a regular monthly event—come be part of the very first one! ❤️💚💙✨
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy11 hours ago
🎨 Mr. Fergason’s class took learning outdoors today to enjoy the beautiful weather and get creative with some watercolor painting! ☀️🖌️
#gatewayisagreatway #OutdoorLearning #Art #UtahCharterSchools
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy15 hours ago
🎭 Reminder: Shakespeareience Field Trip is Tonight!
Attention 8th Grade ELA & Advanced Drama families! Tonight is the night for our Shakespeareience performance!
Here are the key details for drop-off and pickup tonight:
Arrival Time: 6:30 PM sharp
Meeting Location: Outside of the Randall L. Jones Theatre (south side of SUMA)
Dress Code: Nice/dressy attire (it’s a live theatre performance!)
Pickup Info: Since this is a live performance, end times can vary slightly. Please have your student text you directly as soon as the show wraps up so you know when to head over.
See everyone tonight! 🎟️✨
(Photo credit: Mr. Fergason)
#Ferguson #gatewayisagreatway #Shakespeareience #ArtsInEducation #MiddleSchoolDrama #GatewayPreparatoryAcademy
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
The Boys & Girls Club has NO waitlist! 🎉

Give your kids a fun, safe, and engaging environment to learn, play, and make new friends after school.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Tomorrow is the big day! 📸✨

Get those outfits picked out and smiles ready—Picture Day is TOMORROW at Gateway Prep Academy!

💻 Don't forget to prepay online: Visit bellphoto.com and use code GPA2627Fall to order your packages before it's too late!

#Gatewayisagreatway #PictureDay #SayCheese #SchoolPictures

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.