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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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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
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12
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Bookfair & Bake Sale
13
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Book Fair & Bake Sale 8-8:30 & 11:30a-4pm
  • Make Up Picture Day
  • Classroom Observations from BGC
14
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Book Fair & Bake Sale 8-8:30 & 11:30a-4pm
  • Dance Workshop- in the gym
15
  • Auditions For Dare to Dream JR.
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early Out 1pm
  • Book Fair & Bake Sale 8-8:30 & 11:30a-4pm
  • Roaring Raptors: Cedar Fun Center
  • WattSmart - 4th Grade - Library
  • Specials PLC
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19
  • Parent Meeting For Production
  • Panda Express Fundraiser-Code 3867505
  • Parent meeting for Disneyland
20
  • K/1 Pumpkin Patch
21
  • 6th grade overnight field trip
  • First Rehearsal
22
  • 6th grade overnight field trip
  • Specials PLC
  • RTI
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 abilities Halloween Party
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy10 hours ago
Middle school news! 📰 💚💙❤️
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy24 hours ago
🌍 Call for Performers & Cultural Speakers! 🌎

Gateway Preparatory Academy is gearing up for our International Day Celebration, and we want to showcase the incredible diversity and richness of our community!
We are looking for:
💃 Cultural Dancers & Musicians
🗣️ Cultural Speakers & Storytellers
🎭 Traditional Artists & Performers

Details:
Presentation length: Short, engaging segments (3–5 minutes each)—perfect for sharing a dance, musical piece, traditional clothing showcase, or short cultural story!
Audience: Our wonderful GPA students and families.
If you, your family, or someone you know would love to share your heritage and help make this event unforgettable, we would love to hear from you!
📧 To sign up or ask questions, email:
⁠Publicrelations@GPAcharter.org⁠

Help us bring the world to Gateway! ✨
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Meet Amberlyn! 🥗🥪

From fueling our students with a smile in the lunchroom to being a personal trainer, she does it all! We love having her on our cafeteria team.
Take a look at her flyer to get to know her better, and show her some love in the comments!
#StaffSpotlight #OneHeroes #SchoolLife
#Gatewayisagreatway #lunchhero

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.