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Bully Awareness Week | November 18-23, 2024

Posted on: Nov 18 2024

This week is Alberta’s Bullying Awareness Week—a time to raise awareness about bullying and its effects. Our schools are committed to being safe, welcoming and inclusive environments. If your child…

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Help Shape Student Success at GPPSD

Posted on: Nov 4 2024

Your voice matters! We're gathering feedback from students, parents, staff, and our community partners to align our programs with the skills our students need to prepare for life after high school. Participate…

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Preparing for School & Winter Weather

Posted on: Oct 17 2024

Cold temperatures and winter conditions are returning to our region. As per Grande Prairie Public School's administrative procedure, schools remain open during regular school hours despite winter weather.…

Reporting Student Absences

Posted on: Sep 13 2024

SchoolMessenger allows our parents and guardians to report and schedule daily absences. Here are the three ways: Use the SchoolMessenger app on your smartphone or tablet https://go.schoolmessenger.ca/#/home.…

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SchoolMessenger: Stay Connected With Your School

Posted on: Sep 6 2024

We are using SchoolMessenger to improve communication with our parents and guardians. With SchoolMessenger, you will stay informed about school events, newsletters, your child's attendance, emergency…

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August 21: First Ride Program

Posted on: Jul 31 2024

Families with children riding the school bus for the first time or needing a refresher are invited to the free First Ride Program. This program introduces children and their families to school bus safety…

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New Principal Assignments for 2024-2025

Posted on: Jun 27 2024

We are pleased to announce new principal assignments for Aspen Grove, Avondale, Crystal Park and Hillside Community schools, effective August 2024: Colin Murphy, Principal, Aspen Grove School Tracey Thiemann,…

August Speech & Language Screening

Posted on: Jun 17 2024

Parents and guardians, we are offering free speech and language screenings for children born in 2020 or 2021 who have developmental delays and may benefit from early intervention in a supportive GPPSD…

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Students Share Final Thoughts with Board

Posted on: Jun 7 2024

As the Board of Trustees Student Advisory Committee holds its last meeting of the school year, Board members express gratitude and reflect on another excellent year of growth and leadership.  Sharing…

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Mental Health Week | May 6-8, 2024

Posted on: May 6 2024

Every year, the Canadian Mental Health Association dedicates a week in May to raise awareness of mental health issues. This year, Mental Health Week will run May 6-10, focusing on the healing power of…