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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

March 2026

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  • Love of Reading Week
  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Love of Reading Week
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  • Love of Reading Week
  • Rehearsal Shrek
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  • No School- PD Day
  • Maybe Shrek Rehearsal TBA
  • 4/5 PLC
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  • Maybe Shrek Rehearsal TBA
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  • Daylight Saving Time Starts
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  • Bookfair in the Library
  • No After School Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early out at 1pm
  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Bookfair in the Library
  • No After School Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early out at 1pm
  • Spring Picture Day
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  • Bookfair in the Library
  • No After School Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early out at 1pm
  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • Chipotle Fundraiser- Use Code R83TXWM
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  • Bookfair in the Library
  • No After School Program
  • Parent/Teacher Conferences Early out at 1pm
  • Orchestra of Southern Utah Assembly
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  • No School for March Break
  • Virtual Makeup Day for 2/20 snow day
  • No Choreography Rehearsal
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  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Red Butte Garden here for K/1
  • Kindergarten Open House
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  • Kindergarten Open House
  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • K/1 Dentist visit
  • 2/3 i3 Grant PLC
  • Choreography Rehearsal
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  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
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  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • i3 Grant PLC 4/5
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  • Reaction Time 5th
  • Shrek Reherasal
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 hours ago
If you can read this... thank a teacher! 🍎
The kids brought their A-game for ‘Wear a Shirt You Can Read’ day. Our hallways look like a giant library today! 📚
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy8 hours ago
Big impact, small time commitment!

The Gateway PTO needs your help! Whether you have an hour to spare at the Book Fair or can just drop off some treats for the Bake Sale, every bit of support counts.
We know everyone is busy, so don't worry about the meetings—just join our page to stay in the loop for quick ways to help. All proceeds go directly toward making the Middle School Dance an unforgettable night for the kids!

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#Gatewayisagreatway #GatewayAcademy #gatewaygreats #ourptorocks❤️💚💙
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy21 hours ago
Tomorrow is "I Can Read with My Eyes Shut Day!" 👕👀 Have your student wear their favorite T-shirt that has words on it for everyone to read.

Reminder: Please ensure shirt text is school-appropriate!

#GatewayAcademy #drseussweek📚🎩 #DrSeussWeek #LoveOfReading #Gatewayisagreatway
#gatewaygreats
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Starting the week strong! 🎩📚
Player and Lindquist are all smiles for Hat Day as we dive into Love of Reading Week. We love seeing our community get into the spirit!
Swipe to see some extra special moments as our 4/5 and 2/3 classes teamed up to read together today. There is nothing like seeing our older students sharing their favorite stories with their younger buddies! 📖✨
Stay tuned for more fun all week long!

#LoveOfReading #HatDay #ReadingBuddies #SchoolSpirit #PlayerAndLindquist
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Hats off to a great start for Love of Reading Week! 🎩✨ We are ‘capping’ off the morning with some incredible stories and even better headwear. Our students are definitely thinking ‘outside the brim’ today!

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.