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Riding the Waves of Education Together:
Educate - Inspire - Empower
Educating The Whole Child
From the very first day students step into our schools, their education and social-emotional well-being are our top priorities.
Through diverse educational programs, dedicated staff support, and a nurturing environment, students thrive and grow into the best versions of themselves.
Our Values - We Believe In:
Becoming a Dolphin to MakeWaves at Gulf Shores City Schools!
Promoting rigorous, comprehensive, and relevant curriculum that prepares students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.
Developing self-reliance by incorporating the student’s physical, mental, emotional and social well-being into the teaching/learning environment.
Fostering inclusive, engaging members of society, and encouraging critical and creative thinking.
Recruiting and emboldening the best and the brightest faculty and staff and rewarding innovation and collaboration.
Instilling a sense of pride in our schools by engaging the Gulf Shores community in the educational experience.
The purpose of Gulf Shores City Schools is to provide engaging learning environments, rigorous academics, and to incorporate the unique resources of our community to empower all students to achieve success.
Admissions
Gulf Shores Elementary School wants you to become a part of our school.
Become A Dolphin
Teaching & Learning
Raising the bar and expecting more is hard work, particularly for students and teachers.
From Instruction To Inspiration
Announcements
Stay informed with key announcements from GSES.
What's Happening On Campus
School Supplies
Supply lists are available for all grades.
Check What You'll Need
School Health
Delivers quality health services and preventive info to students and parents.
Learn The Benefits
Catch The Wave
A tour through our school spotlights what we are about!
Take The Tour
Science By The Shore & Outdoor Education
Classrooms without walls.
See How It Works
Menus
Breakfast and lunch is available daily at the elementary school.
View What's Available
Arts Education
Improving and encouraging creativity, confidence, and perseverance.
Discover Our Programs
Youth Sports
Be a team player and get involved in a sport!
Visit Youth Sports
Dolphin TV
Making Waves with every Broadcast!
Stay Connected
Student Handbook
A closer look at what GSES is all about.
Guide The Way
Spotlight our Elementary School
How GSES "MakeWaves" bigger than others.
See Why We're Different
Stay Connected
News & Events
Choose To Be Greater: Become A Dolphin!
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600 East 15th Avenue, Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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1717 East 3rd Street Gulf Shores, AL 36542
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