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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

April 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Kinder-Potential Energy in GYM
  • Paraprofessional Appreciation Day
  • 3rd Grade Farm Field Trip
  • 5th Water Fair
  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • No After School Program
  • School Librarian Appreciation Day
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • 4/5 Field Trip to Cedar Bowling Alley
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  • National Asst. Principals Week
  • No School For Spring Break
  • No Shrek Reherasal
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  • National Asst. Principals Week
  • No School For Spring Break
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  • National Asst. Principals Week
  • No School For Spring Break
  • No Rehearsal Shrek
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  • National Asst. Principals Week
  • No School For Spring Break
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  • National Asst. Principals Week
  • No School For Spring Break
  • NO Choreography Rehearsal
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  • Shrek Reherasal
  • Staff Meeting
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  • Severe FieldTrip - St George
  • 2nd Grade Firehouse Field Trip
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  • Rehearsal Shrek
  • RTI Meeting Rm 116
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  • Great Shake Out
  • Family Paint Night
  • NJHS Induction Ceremony
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  • Gun Safety for MS
  • NO Choreography Rehearsal due to Science Fair
  • Science Fair 4/5
  • NJHS Meeting w/ new inductees
  • 4/5 PLC
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  • SEDC Autism Conferance
  • Kite Flight Festival at CMS
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  • Rise 4/5
  • Shrek Jr.
  • No Shrek Rehearsal - Load in to theater
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  • Rise 4/5
  • Shrek Jr.
  • Administrative Professionals Day
  • K/1 Bard Fieldtrip
  • 2/3 Bard's Birthday Bash Field Trip
  • Shrek Jr
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  • Rise 4/5
  • Shrek Jr.
  • 2/3 4/5 field trip to Shrek
  • Shrek Jr.
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Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy7 hours ago
Twin Day: Raptor Edition! 🦖👯‍♂️
We’ve got 80s vibes, matching besties, and whole grade levels twinning for Day Two! Different eras, but definitely the same incredible team.
Our staff appreciation celebrations are just getting started.✨
#GatewayRaptors #StaffAppreciationWeek #TwinDay #TotallyRad #TeacherLife
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy21 hours ago
Check out these incredible aerial shots of the new Andy Burt field house. It is amazing to see this project taking shape from a whole new perspective. Things are moving fast, and we couldn’t be more excited!
#Gatewayisagreatway #Raptors #BuildingTheFuture #CommunityGrowth
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy1 day ago
The secret is out! Today was "Anything But a Cup Day" for our amazing staff. We are so lucky to have a team that brings so much joy and laughter to our school every single day. 🥤🚫❤️💚💙
#StaffAppreciationWeek #GatewayPreparatoryAcademy #Raptors #SchoolSpirit
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
📣 Calling all 8th Grade Raptor Families! 📣

Is your student planning to play football at the high school level next year? Mark your calendars for the Incoming Cedar High Freshman Signing and Parent Meeting!
This is a great opportunity to get all the info you need for the upcoming season, meet Coach Hiatt, and get your student officially "signed" up for the program.
• When: Monday, May 11, 2026
• Time: 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM
• Where: Cedar High School-Lecture Hall
Don't miss out on important details regarding summer schedules, gear, and team expectations. See you there! 🏈

#GPARaptors #ClassOf2030 #HighSchoolFootball #TransitionToHighSchool
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Dear Parents,

A message from the Library Jedi Council… ⭐

As we enter the final stretch of the school year, the Reading Wars are reaching their epic conclusion! Please help your young Padawans complete these important missions:

🚀 Mission 1: Return All Library Books by Thursday, May 7
Search the galaxy (backpacks, bedrooms, cars, under beds, and bookshelves) for any library books that may have drifted into deep space.

🎟️ Mission 2: Turn in Final Reading Wars Tickets during May 11–15
All K–5 readers should submit their final Reading Wars tickets so their class can earn every possible point in the battle for reading victory.

🎡 Mission 3: Prepare for the Wheel Spin & Final Drawing!
During May 11–15, we will celebrate with our Wheel Spin and drawing for the K–5 class that read the most this year. Which class will rise as the ultimate Reading Wars champions? The Force will decide…

Thank you for helping your reader stay on the light side and finish the year strong.

May the Force (and great books) be with you!

Sharyn Manley
Teacher Librarian

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.