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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…

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Music Awards: 2024 The Grande Prairie and District…

Posted on: May 3 2024

Over the past two weeks, GPPSD elementary, junior high and high school music students and their teachers have given award-winning performances at the 2024 Grande Prairie and District Rotary Music Festival.…

Help Fill 1,500 Backpacks for September 2024: United…

Posted on: Apr 24 2024

Did you know many students in our city live below the poverty line and need help affording the necessary tools to start a successful school year? The United Way Alberta Northwest aims to remove this…

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Aspen Grove Music Program Grades 5-8

Posted on: Mar 11 2024

Unleash your child's musical talent! Do you have a budding musician at home? Our school is proud to offer our Music Program for Grades 5-8, designed to nurture your child's musical journey. Why choose…