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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

November 2026

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
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  • Daylight Saving Time Ends
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  • Lions Club dictionaries (in the library) 3rd graders
  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
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  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
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  • i3 Grant 4/5
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • K/1 PLC w/ 2/3
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  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
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  • Rehersal for Vet Day K-5
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  • PTO Meeting at 3:15
  • Veteran's breakfast
  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
12
  • PTO Meeting at 3:15
  • Hades Town Play for MS-CVHS
  • Specials PLC
  • RTI Meeting
13
  • No Afterschool Program
  • Choreography Rehearsal
  • K/1 PLC
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  • Music Dare to Dream Rehearsal
  • Chipoltle Fundraiser for Gateway-Code CVDFH8N
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  • 2/3 festival practice in the gym
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  • Music Dare to Dream Rehearsal on Stage
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  • Math Counts
  • Specials PLC
  • K/1 Vertebrate Festival Open House
  • 2/3 Festival-Performance
20
  • No Choreography Rehearsal
  • K/1 PLC
  • Beginning Band and Orchestra Concert
  • 4/5 Festival
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  • Orchestra of Southern Utah K-5
  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal
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  • No School For Thanksgiving Break
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  • No School For Thanksgiving Break
  • Specials PLC
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  • No School For Thanksgiving Break
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  • Dare to Dream Rehearsal - Blocking
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy12 hours ago
Our students in Mrs. Player’s class had a wonderful hands-on learning experience today! A special thank-you to Ms. Leota for visiting and sharing a presentation on Native American heritage. Students had the opportunity to see and learn about handcrafted beadwork, woven baskets, traditional regalia, drums, and cultural keepsakes up close.
Thank you, Ms. Leota, for sharing your time, knowledge, and traditions with Gateway! 🪶✨
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy16 hours ago
Field trip vibes! 🥁🎺 This week, our GPA Band and Percussion students visited Canyon View High to watch their incredible marching band field show live.
Seeing the sheer dedication, teamwork, and energy—from woodwinds and brass to drumline and color guard—was an amazing inspiration for our young musicians.

Even better: 7 CVHS Marching Band performers are GPA alumni! How cool is that?! 💙🎶
Way to represent, alumni! 👏

#Gatewayisagreatway #FutureMarchers #ProudSchool #BandLife
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Our latest Middle School News is packed with excitement:
🗳️ Student Government Elected: Congratulations to President, VP, Culture Ambassador, Secretary, Service Lead, and all our wonderful class representatives!
🌟 Staff Spotlight: Celebrating Mrs. Andreasen—goat trekker, Christmas enthusiast, and one of the brightest lights in our school!

📅 Upcoming Dates:
Nov. 7: Hadestown permission slips due
Nov. 11: Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov. 12: Hadestown at CVHS (MS only)
Nov. 16: Chipotle Fundraiser

#Gatewayisagreatway #GatewayPride #MiddleSchoolNews #FutureLeaders
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy2 days ago
Date Change: Coffee with the AD ❤️💚💙

Please note that due to the Board Meeting scheduled for today, our Coffee with the AD has been moved to the following week.

* New Date: Thursday, November 12th
• Time: 8:30am
• Location: Teacher lounge

We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you on the 12th!
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 days ago
Mark your calendars! Take a night off from cooking and help support Gateway Preparatory Academy! 🌯✨
Join us for dinner at Chipotle, and 25% of event sales will be donated directly back to our school.
Gateway Preparatory Academy
Gateway Preparatory Academy3 days ago
✨ Leading the Way at Gateway! 🧭💙💚❤️
At our staff meeting this month, we had the special privilege of recognizing four incredible team members with our "Leading the Way" compass medallion!

"Your dedication, leadership, and commitment inspire our students and strengthen our school community."

A huge congratulations to:
Mrs. Valo
Mrs. Piep
Mrs. Rael
Mrs.Powell

Thank you for challenging minds, inspiring growth, and helping our Gatekeepers reach new heights every single day! Leave a comment below to help us congratulate them!

#Gatewayisagreatway #LeadingTheWay #StaffAppreciation #ChallengelnspireReach

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.