Gompers Preparatory Academy (formerly Gompers Charter Middle School) was founded on March 1, 2005, when the San Diego Unified Board of Education unanimously approved our charter school petition. To honor the vision and dedication of the founding students, staff, parents, and community members, March 1st is an annual school...
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Young Eagles Esteemed at Middle School Honor Roll
Today was a big day of honor and celebration for our bright, young Eagles who were recognized for their academic success! Congratulations to all our middle school students who made it to this year’s Honor Roll! We are super proud of you, your talents, persistence and your #CollegeBound mindset!
Prefect Gets $400,000 in Scholarship and Acceptance to US Coast Guard Academy
It is with great honor that we announce that our first GPA Eagle has been accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Senior, Ruben Castillo, has received a scholarship valued at $400,000. He would be the first graduate from GPA to earn such a distinction. Ruben met with Admiral Paul Zukunft, the...
Celebrate 12 Years of GPA at Founder’s Day Carnival!
Gompers Prep is happy and proud to be celebrating 12 wonderful years! Join us on Saturday, March 4th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm for our 2nd annual GPA Founder’s Day Carnival! Along with amazing food, there will be face painting, carnival games, and tons of fun for the entire family. Admission...
Director Riveroll Hosts the President of National University
Director Riveroll was honored to host Dr. David Andrews, President of National University, and Beth Kransberger, Director of the Teacher Inclusion Pathway Program.
Presidents Weekend — NO SCHOOL from Feb. 17–20
In celebration of Presidents Weekend, there will be NO SCHOOL from Friday, February 17th to Monday, February 20th. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21st.
The Surrey Schools Tour Gompers Prep
Administrators from the Surrey Schools in Vancouver, British Columbia toured the GPA campus to discuss restorative justice and trauma-informed practices at schools. Here at Gompers Prep, we always love to share our joy with all our visitors!
Lucy Killea’s Legacy
Dr. Lucy Killea served in the California State Legislature from 1982 to 1996. It is with a heavy heart that we mourn the loss of such a strong supporter of the Visual & Performing Arts at GPA. In honor of Lucy, we created a tribute montage to celebrate her...