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Free Speech and Language Screenings for Children Born…

Posted on: Apr 14 2025

Do you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development? The Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) is offering free speech and language screenings for children born in 2021 or…

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Share Your Feedback: GPPSD's Annual Assurance Survey

Posted on: Apr 7 2025

Parents and guardians please share your feedback in our annual Grande Prairie Public School Division Assurance Survey. Your participation helps every student continue to succeed. Survey Details: Survey…

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8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready

Posted on: Mar 28 2025

Was your child born in 2020? Let's get them ready for Kindergarten! Download your copy of our 8 tips for readiness and start your child's online kindergarten registration today! 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten…

Have a Voice in Education: Annual Alberta Education…

Posted on: Mar 20 2025

*Alberta Education has extended the deadline to March 28, 2025* Families with children in Grades 4, 7, and 10 will receive Alberta Education Assurance Survey information from your child’s school. Your…

GPPSD Employees Push for Mental Health Awareness

Posted on: Mar 3 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division employees took on The Push-Up Challenge, completing an incredible 134,501 push-ups from February 11 to February 28 and raising $1,910 for the Canadian Mental Health…

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Employee Appreciation Week: February 24-28, 2025

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to designate February 24-28, 2025, as Employee Appreciation Week across all our locations as a testament to our employees' unwavering commitment to our students…

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Pink Shirt Day 2025: Let Kindness Grow

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) invites students, staff, and families to wear pink and stand together to raise awareness about the importance of treating…

Going Beyond the Classroom: Grade 7 Science

Posted on: Feb 18 2025

In Grade 7 Science, your child will go beyond the school walls to explore what they can do outdoors, to learn more about the environment, and to understand their role in protecting it.  Recently, Isabel…

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2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Posted on: Feb 5 2025

The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is here! Get a head start on planning for the upcoming school year by checking out key dates like start date, PL Days and holidays. Click to get your copy here. To find…

Ratification of Four-Year Agreement for Non-Instructional…

Posted on: Feb 4 2025

GPPSD and the GPPSD Employee’s Association are pleased to announce the successful ratification of a four-year agreement, effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028. The division believes this…