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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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  • 4/5 i3 Grant PLC
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • 24hr theater -cancelled/rescheduled due to snow
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  • Shrek Reherasal
  • PTO Meeting
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • Safety Care training by invitation
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 hours ago
Mr. Ferguson’s 6th-grade art class leveled up their skills this week by drawing a live model! Huge shoutout to our 8th-grade volunteer for helping the younger crew learn the ropes of human proportions.
Check out that focus! 🖼️💪

#Gatewayisagreatway #MiddleSchoolArt #FutureArtists #HandsOnLearning
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy7 hours ago
📓 Secure Your 2024-2025 Yearbook!

Want to make sure you have a copy of this year's memories? Pre-order now to skip the stress! Just 49 days left to order!

Please note: Yearbooks are first-come, first-served unless you have a pre-order on file. Get yours here:

https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/GatewayAcademy2026
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy21 hours ago
📚❤️ Love of Reading Week is almost here! ❤️📚
Gateway Families, get ready—March 2nd through March 5th we’re celebrating the magic of books with themed spirit days, story adventures, and activities spark imagination.

✨ “You can find magic wherever you look. Sit back and relax, all you need is a book!” – Dr. Seuss

We can’t wait to see our students celebrate their love of reading all week long!
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Order in the court! ⚖️ The 6th graders had an incredible day learning about the inner workings of the juvenile justice system.

My favorite takeaway from Judge Little: "Educate yourself, but most of all, be kind." 📜 A big thank
you to the Cedar City court staff for showing our kids that being a good citizen starts with education and empathy. 🎓❤️💚💙
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 days ago
The Future is Bright at Gateway Academy! 🌟

Now enrolling for the 2026-2027 school year!

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.