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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

October 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Coffee &Tea w/the AD
  • Specials PLC
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3
  • Shakespeare Comp.
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5
6
  • National Instructional Coaches day
  • PTO Service Meeting
7
  • 4/5 Field Trip to Silver Reef
  • PTO Meeting
8
  • End of Term
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Author Visit-Elementary, gym
  • 2/3 Stahlei farm field trip
  • Hope Squad Conference
  • Author Visit-Creative Writing, library
  • Specials PLC
  • RTI
9
10
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12
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • Bookfair & Bake Sale
  • K/1 Pumpkin Patch
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
13
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • Bookfair & Bake Sale
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Make Up Picture Day
14
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • Bookfair & Bake Sale
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Dance Workshop- in the gym
15
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • Bookfair & Bake Sale
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • WattSmart - 4th Grade - Library
  • Specials PLC
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19
  • Panda Express Fundraiser
  • Parent Meeting For Production
20
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23
  • i3 Grant K/1
  • First Choreography
  • 4/5 PLC
  • Fall Carnival
24
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26
  • Glenn SUMA Field Trip
  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
27
28
  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
29
  • Specials PLC
30
  • International Day
  • No Choreography Rehearsal
  • 4/5 PLC
  • K/1 PLC
31
  • All Disabilities Halloween Party
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 hours ago
🧁👶 BLUE or PINK? The math is in! 👶🧁
When your teacher is expecting, you don’t just guess—you do the math! 📊✏️
Our K/1 mathematicians put their skills to the test today for a very special baby reveal! We turned our excitement into a hands-on Math Talk: counting predictions with tally marks, building a bar graph, and comparing the odds.
The final reveal was the sweetest part—a bite into a surprise cupcake! 🧁✨
Congratulations to Mrs. Corry! We can’t wait to meet the newest member of our school family. 🍼💙💗
#ClassroomMath #HandsOnLearning #MathTalk #GenderReveal #Gatewayisagreatway
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy11 hours ago
The sign says it best: Gateway is truly nothing without you! 💙💚❤️

Happy National Instructional Coaches Day to the incredible Mrs. Waldman! Behind every great classroom is an educator who empowers, guides, and cheers on our teachers—and we are so grateful for all the support, wisdom, and heart you bring to GPA every single day.

Help us show Mrs. Waldman some love in the comments below! 👇🎉

#NationalInstructionalCoachesDay #Gatewayisagreatway #ThankYouCoaches #WeLoveOurStaff #GatewayFamily
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
We put together a fun "About Me" spotlight so our families can get to know some of our amazing staff! 🍎🥪

First up: meet Brittany! She works in our lunchroom and is one of the wonderful ladies who brightens lunchtime every single day. We appreciate all she does to keep our students fueled and smiling!

Check out her flyer to learn a little more about her, and drop a comment below to say hello! 👇

#StaffSpotlight #OneHeroes #SchoolLife #Gatewayisagreatway
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Big buddies + little buddies = pure magic! 📖✨

More favorite moments from our Read Across Utah Book-a-Thon:
▫️ Mr. Heaton’s 4th/5th graders reading with Mrs. Goodrich’s 2nd/3rd grade class
▫️ Mrs. Piep’s 2nd/3rd graders sharing stories with Mrs. Esplin’s K/1st class

Nothing beats seeing the excitement for reading shared across our classrooms! Swipe to see all the smiles. 💛📚

#ReadAcrossUtah #BookAThon #ReadingBuddies #ElementaryReading #ReadersInTheMaking #ClassroomCommunity #LiteracyMatters #Gatewayisagreatway
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
A bit about James: When he's not at work, James is likely out dirt biking, working on cars, or playing chess. He's a Star Wars fan, a reader of the Michael Vey series, and a firm believer that fall is the best season and ribs are the best food. At home, he has a dog named Ranger. The three words he'd use to describe himself are honest, kind, and caring.

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.