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#GAPSProud

Check out these amazing #GAPSProud moments! 

Student Media Team Helps GAPS Shine 📸

Our talented Media Team Student Workers spent their weekend capturing fresh photos and videos of GAPS schools and support buildings. These young professionals showcased creativity and attention to detail as they helped refresh our district website with vibrant images that tell the GAPS story. Click to read the full story!

Extraordinary Actions, Extraordinary People

GAPS celebrates two staff heroes: Aaron Luckman, who saved a choking student's life with the Heimlich maneuver, and Brandy Plagmann, who identified and stopped a registered sex offender attempting to enroll in school. Their quick thinking, bravery, and dedication to student safety exemplify the best of our GAPS community. Click to read the full story!

Celebrating Excellence in Music Education

Andy Nelson, the exceptional band teacher at North Albany Middle School, has been honored with the prestigious "Dave Becker Outstanding Music Educator Award" from the Oregon Music Education Association. Mr. Nelson's outstanding leadership of the NAMS band program and dedication to middle school jazz programs across Oregon exemplify the passion and excellence that define our GAPS community. Click to read the full story!

SWARM Robotics Makes History at Worlds

The SWARM Robotics team made history at the 2025 FIRST World Championship in Houston, advancing to the Einstein Finals for the first time and placing among the top 32 teams globally. Throughout the season, SWARM won ~75% of their matches, earned multiple awards, and showcased their exceptional problem-solving skills and teamwork on a world stage. Click to read the full story!

🎉 Record-Breaking Year for the Seal of Biliteracy! 🎉

A record-breaking 66 GAPS high school seniors have earned the prestigious Oregon Seal of Biliteracy this year, demonstrating high-level skills in multiple languages. Students from AOS, SAHS, and WAHS achieved this remarkable recognition, showcasing their linguistic talents and dedication. Click to read the full story!

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