Opened in 2010, the Gonzalez School for Young Children is one of two schools in Denton ISD dedicated to early childhood education. The school is named after Popo and Lupe Gonzalez, two longtime advocates for public education and community service in the Denton area.

Students at Gonzalez can enroll in the district’s tuition-based Pre-K Academy or qualify for a state-funded, pre-kindergarten program. The school also offers a Pre-K program for children with disabilities.

Gonzalez students learn about the functions within a community and the importance of becoming a valuable member of that community. This task is accomplished through a curriculum that teaches students language development, math skills, music, art and physical education while incorporating the school’s unique structure.

The school was designed as a community within the community and features aspects of a typical town (post office, theater, library, etc.) that are woven into the classroom environment. The building was named a finalist in Topping Out 2010, an honor by the local building industry for architecture, construction and positive impact on the community.

Established: 2010
Mascot: Pups
Colors: Navy Blue, Lime Green, White