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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
  • Hope Week
  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • Hope Week
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • Hope Week
  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • Candy Gram Sales
  • Hope Week
  • 2/3 Singing to Our House Field Trip
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  • Hope Week
  • Choreography Rehearsal
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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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  • K/1 Dentist visit
  • 4/5 i3 Grant PLC
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • 24 hour theater on the stage
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  • Shrek Reherasal
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 hours ago
Art with a splash of Science has never looked so bright! 🦴✨

This week, our K-1 classes explored the world of vertebrates and invertebrates with Mr. Cowley. To make things extra exciting, they used blacklights and neon paint to illustrate some of their favorite animals!

From glowing backbones to neon jellyfish, these young Artist are shining bright. 🎨🦑

#Gatewaygreats #Gatewayisagreatway #STEM #ArtAndScience #BlacklightArt #Vertebrates #Invertebrates
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy5 hours ago
🍭 Spread the Love! NJHS Candy Grams start tomorrow!

Our Middle School National Junior Honor Society is kicking off their annual fundraiser! Starting tomorrow morning, students can buy a Candy Gram to be delivered to their friends on Friday, Feb 13th.
• When: February 6–12
• Where: Before school in the hallway across from the elevator
• Cost: $2–$3 per candy gram
It’s a sweet way to send a treat and a note to a friend! 💖

#NJHS #CandyGrams #SpreadKindness
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Happy National School Counseling Week! ❤️💚💙 Today we’re shouting out the person who keeps our students grounded and our school running smoothly: Mr. Duty.

Thank you for being a listener, a guide, and a champion for every student who walks into your office. We are so lucky to have you on our team! 🍎✨ #NSCW26 #SchoolCounselorWeek #Gatewayisagreatway #gatewaygreats
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
A huge THANK YOU to CCCMT for hosting our Kindergarten through 5th-grade students last week! 🧞‍♂️✨

Our elementary crew had the best time seeing Aladdin. This is always such an anticipated field trip at Gateway, and the production did not disappoint. While the whole school joined the adventure, check out these photos of our K-1 students—they were absolutely enchanted by the theater magic! 🎭
We are so grateful for opportunities like this to inspire our young stars. 🌟

#GatewayIsAGreatWay #CCCMT #AladdinMusical #CommunityPartners #TheaterMagic #betterlatethannever
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Today, our students learned that "all the world’s a stage"—and that a stage takes a lot of work to move! 🚛🎭

A massive thank you to the Utah Shakespeare Festival for performing for our elementary and middle school grades today. A special highlight was watching our drama students work alongside the professional crew to learn the ropes of load-out and show production. We are so appreciative of this world-class experience!

#UtahShakespeareFestival #DramaEducation #ArtsInSchools #UtahEducation #ShakespeareInTheSchools #BehindTheScenes #gatewaystrong #gatewaygreats #Gatewayisagreatway
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
❄️ Blue Skies & Fresh Powder! ❄️

Last Tuesday, most of the middle school headed up to Brian Head for the annual ski trip, and it was a total blast! From the first-timers on the bunny slopes to the pros hitting the peaks, everyone had a great day on the mountain.

Check out some of the highlights from the trip below! ⛷️🏂

#Gatewayisagreatway #NSCW #betterlatethannever
#BrianHead #MiddleSchoolSkiTrip #WinterVibes #SkiDay

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.