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β€œOur 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

May 2026

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  • Rise
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
  • Gatekeeper's Fiesta!
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  • Rise
  • Teacher Appreciation Week
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  • K/1 practice in Gym
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  • K/1 practice in Gym
  • RTI MTG. FOLLOW-UPS ONLY
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  • Last Day of After School Program
  • K/1 Fieldtrip to Park
  • Jackson's class pet day
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  • School Wide Festival @Heritage
  • K/1 Fieldtrip to practice
  • Pet day Mrs.Piep's Class (grass next to the large playground)
  • MS Music practice-Heritage
  • 4/5 Festival
  • K/1 Festival-Performance
  • Festival Performance Part 1- Band and Orchestra
  • Festival Performances Part 2- Dance and Choir
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  • 2/3 Canyon Park Field Trip
  • 6th Grade 3 Peaks
  • Speech Pathologist Appreciation Day
  • Senior Alumni Parade
  • 4/5 field day
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  • 4/5 Field Trip
  • 6th Grade Bowling Walk
  • 8th Grade Field Trip/7th as well
  • K/1 Pet Day
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  • 8th Grade Field Trip/7th as well
  • K/1 field Day - in Gym, new grass (old playground), K playground
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  • Last Day of School- Early Out at 1pm
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 hours ago
πŸ¦– Look who’s on the loose!

Our Flat Raptors are officially traveling! Our staff is leaving these guys all over the map this summer, and we want YOU to help them travel.

FIND a Raptor.
SNAP a photo.
HIDE him somewhere new!
EMAIL your updates to PR@gpacharter.org

Catch him if you can! πŸ›ΉπŸŒŠ

#FlatRaptor #GatewayAcademy #SummerAdventure #EnochUtah
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy16 hours ago
🌟 Celebrating Milestones & Bitter Sweet Goodbyes! β€οΈπŸ’šπŸ’™
As we wrap up an incredible school year, our Raptor family gathered this morning for our annual end-of-year staff breakfast. While it’s a time for celebration, it’s also a time of heartfelt goodbyes and major milestones!
Join us in celebrating some very special members of our team:

Mrs. Jackson: Is leaving Gateway to pursue her absolute dream job! We are so incredibly proud of her and excited for her next adventure.
Mrs. Davies: Is officially retiring! Thank you for your years of dedication, love, and impact on our students. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement!
Mr. Dan Little: Our amazing IT guy recently graduated and is moving on to his next big career step. Thank you for keeping us all connected, Dan!

πŸŽ–οΈ Years of Service Awards
We also want to honor the incredible dedication of our staff members who reached major milestones at Gateway this year. Thank you for making our school a second home for 5, 10, and 15 years! Your commitment to our students is what makes this place so special.

Drop some love, congratulations, and favorite memories in the comments below! πŸ‘‡πŸ’™

#Gatewayisagreatway #Gatewaygreats
#RaptorNation #GatewayPreparatoryAcademy #StaffAppreciation #SchoolCommunity #Milestones
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
The lunch ladies definitely understood the assignment! πŸ‘βœ¨
Our cafeteria transformed into a neon wonderland today for our "Let's Glow" end-of-year lunch! Between the glow sticks and the black lights, the energy was electric. A huge shoutout to our amazing nutrition team for making the last days of school so bright for our Raptors! πŸ¦–πŸ’‘
#GatewayIsAGreatWay #LetsGlow #EOY #SchoolLunchMagic #GatewayGreats
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Pushing limits and reaching new heights! πŸ§—β€β™‚οΈ Our 8th graders took over Zion for an unforgettable overnight field trip. From rappelling down red rocks to tearing it up on side-by-side rides, these students showed some serious grit and spirit. What a way to wrap up their final year!
#GatewayIsAGreatWay #GatewayGreats #LastFieldTrip #EOY #ZionAdventure #ClassOf2030
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Remember that tomorrow is the last day of school and we dismiss at 1pm.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 days ago
🧱❀️ Little hands, big hearts! Today, our Gateway kindergartners surprised the construction crew building our new Andy Burt Fieldhouse with handmade cards and gifts to thank them for their hard work.
This team has been the absolute best neighbor all yearβ€”even patiently tossing back every playground ball that flies over the fence! βš½πŸ€ Thank you for building our future and being so kind to our students!
#Gatewayisagreatway #AndyBurtFieldhouseοΏΌ #ThankAConstructionWorker #GoodNeighbors

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.