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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
1
  • Coffee &Tea w/the AD
  • Specials PLC
2
3
  • Shakespeare Comp.
4
5
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
9
10
11
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
  • WattSmart - 4th Grade - Library
  • Specials PLC
16
17
18
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
25
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 Academy8 hours ago
Middle school schedule this week!! 💚❤️💙
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy8 hours ago
Step right up! 🎪 If you aren’t following the Gateway Academy Lunchroom page, you definitely should be!

It’s National School Lunch Week, and our kitchen crew is bringing the greatest show in school to our Raptors all week long. Be sure to follow their page to catch all the fun, menus, and behind-the-scenes action! 🦖❤️

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DfsLubSsT/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy8 hours ago
🗓️ Thus is the week: Book Fair & Bake Sale Week! 📚🍪
Stop by for great reads, delicious treats, and a great cause! All proceeds benefit Gateway.

📖 Book Fair Hours:
Monday: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM & 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Payment: Cash, Card, and Venmo accepted

🧁Bake Sale Donations: Drop off your baked goods at the front office anytime before 1:00 PM.

Monday- Thursday 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Payment: Cash, card
Volunteer Slots: Still open! Scan the QR code on the flyer to grab a shift.

Grab a snack, browse the books, and support our library! See you there! 🥳✨
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
Audition sign up is closed. For those that signed up make sure to show up at 1pm no matter what time you signed up for wearing something you can dance in.
🎟️👏
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
⏰ Don’t forget! The Gateway Academy Spirit Gear Store is open, but only for a few more days!

💚Grab your hoodies, tees, and gear before the store closes on Wednesday, October 16th.

💙Quick reminder: Click on each item to see all the available color options!

❤️Orders will arrive approximately 14–16 days after the store closes and will be sent home with your student or delivered to the main office.

👉 Get your orders in now: https://gatewayschoolspiritfall2026.itemorder.com/

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.