GATE School building photo

Welcome to GATE Magnet School

Home of the Griffins


Nurturing Gifted Minds & Hearts

 2025 U.S. News & World Report #2 Michigan Middle School & #4 Michigan Elementary School
2023 & 2024 Top Ten Best Public Schools in Michigan
2022-23 Michigan Department of Education Rewards School
(The highest 5% of schools in Michigan ranked by academic achievement.)

Avondale's GATE Magnet School is dedicated to providing an innovative learning environment where gifted students can maximize their academic and social/emotional growth through personalized learning. The program serves students in grades 2 - 8 residing in the Avondale School District as well as students outside of the district through Schools of Choice.

GATE Magnet School

GATE Magnet School

1435 W. Auburn Road Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: 248.537.6400 Fax: 248.537.6405 Attendance: 248.537.6410

School Day:  8:11 AM - 3:11 PM
Half Day Dismissal:  11:25 AM
Early Release:  1:15 PM
(Professional Development)
Office Hours:  7:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Anita Steward
Principal
Angela Castaldi
Assistant Principal

We Are Leaders

Stories

GATE Magnet School Hosts Annual Fun Run



GATE Magnet School hosted their annual Fun Run! GATE staff, in partnership with our school PTO, hosted the annual fundraiser on Friday, October 4, 2024. The event raises funds to support school activities, enrichment opportunities, and PTO events throughout the year. 

We were able to meet and surpass our goal this year, and had an amazing day! Way to go Griffins! Thank you staff, volunteers, and sponsors for making this years’ fun run a success.





Events

December 2
Avondale Board of Education Meeting
7:00 PM
Avondale School District Administration Building, 2940 Waukegan St, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA
Avondale Board of Education Meeting
Date: Dec 2
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Avondale School District Administration Building, 2940 Waukegan St, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA
Calendar: District Calendar
December 10
Picture re-take day
Picture re-take day
Date: Dec 10
Calendar: GATE Magnet School
December 16
Avondale Board of Education Meeting
7:00 PM
Avondale GATE Magnet School, 1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA
Avondale Board of Education Meeting
Date: Dec 16
Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location: Avondale GATE Magnet School, 1435 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA
Calendar: District Calendar
December 23 - December 24
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
12:00 AM
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Date: Dec 23 - Dec 24
Time: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Calendar: District Calendar
No School: Holiday Break
No School: Holiday Break
Date: Dec 23 - Jan 3
Calendar: GATE Magnet School
December 24 - December 25
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
12:00 AM
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Date: Dec 24 - Dec 25
Time: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Calendar: District Calendar
December 25 - December 26
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
12:00 AM
NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK
Date: Dec 25 - Dec 26
Time: 12:00 AM to 12:00 AM
Calendar: District Calendar

Guiding Principles & Vision

GATE Magnet SchoolGuiding Principals

We are dedicated to ensuring our educational experiences fit the needs of each student, offering ability-based and mixed age academic groupings, and providing support for the social and emotional needs of our student population.

Vision

Grow our minds...
Grow our hearts...
Grow our future!

Curriculum

Our Approach to Education

At the Avondale GATE Magnet School, we recognize that our students have outstanding levels of aptitude and competence. As such, we have high expectations for our students and we teach our students to have high expectations for themselves, so we can encourage continuous student growth. The acceleration of our curriculum is fast-paced and focuses on deeper exploration of the subject matter in English, Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. Most importantly, we believe in embracing each student’s unique personalities and characteristics to enrich the classroom culture.

GATE Magnet School Learning Environment

Our learning environment grows and evolves based on each student and their unique characteristics. We create a safe, nurturing, and personalized learning environment by meeting students where they are at academically, socially, and emotionally so that we can best set them up for success for the remainder of their educational journey and beyond. GATE Magnet School students have a voice in their educational journey, because we believe that when a student is invested in their educational path, their chances of success increase! Ultimately, our mission is to work together as parents and educators to improve the lives of our advanced and accelerated children.

Elementary Curriculum Middle School CurriculumSummer Book List

Resources

Below you will find helpful resources, information, reports, and more, specific to GATE Magnet School. If you don't see what you're looking for, use the contact information at the top of this page to request further assistance.