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Celebrating GPPSD Employee Appreciation Week: February…

Posted on: Feb 20 2024

At the heart of the Grande Prairie Public School Division's success are our outstanding employees, who are our greatest strength. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we are celebrating each…

Professional Learning Day February 23

Reminder

Posted on: Feb 20 2024

February 23, 2024, is a PL Day. No classes for students. Staff Professional Learning Days focus on professional growth and school improvement initiatives to ensure 'every student succeeds!' #GPPSD #GPAb…

Kindergarten Registration

KIndergarden Registration

Posted on: Feb 16 2024

If your child was born in 2019, it's time for Kindergarten! At our school, your child will develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills, setting the stage for life-long learning. Start your…

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Academy Dance Opportunity

Posted on: Feb 15 2024

The Dance Academy at Alexander Forbes School is hosting Free Ballet Classes run by the Alberta Ballet Outreach Program on Tuesday evenings from February 13th through March 19th.  Interested in dance…

Vaping: What Parents Need to Know

Posted on: Feb 6 2024

Join the Alberta Health Services Healthy Schools and Population Health Promotion team for a virtual parent learning session on the youth vaping epidemic. In this session, parents will learn about what…

Setting the Stage for Success: Early Registration…

Posted on: Feb 5 2024

Online Registration for the 2024-2025 School Year opens on March 11. To streamline the process, we invite families of kindergarten and new students to begin early by pre-populating your child's online…

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Curriculum Corner: January 2024

Posted on: Jan 25 2024

Curriculum Corner publications and feature issues provide updates on GPPSD strategies for curriculum implementation to ensure our continued commitment to 'every student succeeds.' In this issue, you will…

Parent and Guardians have a voice in education!

2023-2024 Alberta Education Provincial Assurance Survey

Posted on: Jan 19 2024

Attention families with children in Grades 4 and 7. Beginning January 22nd, you will receive an Alberta Education Assurance Survey in your mailbox. Your participation will have an impact on your child’s…

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Know When Sick is Too Sick for School: Resources and…

Posted on: Nov 6 2023

Let's team up to keep our students healthy during the Cold and Flu Season. Alberta Health Services (AHS) recommends: Practicing good hygiene habits daily can help keep children healthy.  If a child…

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Preparing for School and Winter Weather

Posted on: Oct 24 2023

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