Gifted and Talented

MPS Program Mission

MPS gifted education department is committed to providing appropriate services for students who require differentiated educational services beyond those normally provided by our regular school program.  Opportunities for depth and acceleration are offered to meet both affective and cognitive needs of our gifted and talented students.  MPS follows the National Association for Gifted Children NAGC Standards for Quality Gifted Education Programs.

For questions please contact Mr. Hannig at 480-472-4662.

Gifted and Talented Testing Dates: 

July 23: 8pm-12pm (Forms due July 16th)

November 30th: 9:15-1:15 (Forms due November 23rd)

Please Note: 

  • All parent permission paperwork needs to be turned in 1 week prior to test date (Turn in Forms to Mr. Hannig)

  • Arrive 15 min before testing time. 

  • Students may not test more than once per year

REQUIRED: Testing Request Form

REQUIRED: Permission To Test: English , Spanish 

Important: The testing session will begin promptly at the designated times. Students arriving after these time will not be admitted into the session. The testing session is approximately 2.5 hours in length. Parents are not required to wait during the testing session. Once students have completed testing they will be released to their classes.