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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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 5th Grade Graduation ~ Small Playground/Grassy Area
  • K/1 field Day - in Gym, new grass, K playground
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Here is a peek of the Boys and Girls Clubs Elementary art walk if you missed it today … minus the lemonade πŸ‹β€οΈπŸ’™πŸ’šοΏΌ
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Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Remember that one time….. #gatewayisagreatway
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Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
πŸ“’ May Menu Updates!
Our kitchen team has been busy making some delicious adjustments to the menu for the rest of the month. Please take a look at the changes below so you can plan your breakfast and lunch accordingly!

πŸŒ… Breakfast Swaps
β€’ May 5: Cini Mini Danish or Cinnamon French Toast (instead of Berries n' Cream Waffles)
β€’ May 6: Blueberry Bread (instead of Zucchini Bread)
β€’ May 7: Cinnamon Swirl Danish (instead of Donut Rings)
β€’ May 13: Pumpkin Bread (instead of Lemon Bread)
β€’ May 15: Cinnamon Rolls (instead of Donuts)
β€’ May 21: Glazed Donuts (instead of Cinnamon Swirl Danish)
πŸ• Lunch Updates
β€’ May 4–7: Chicken & Bacon Salad (instead of Chef Salads)
β€’ May 7: Pizza and Mozzarella Sticks
β€’ May 19: Sloppy Joes and Tater Tots (instead of Bean & Cheese Burritos)
β€’ May 20: French Bread Pizza (instead of Big Daddy Pizza)

Thank you for being flexible as we work to bring you the best meals possible! πŸ¦–βœ¨

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.