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Summer Break 2024

Posted on: Jun 27 2024

Happy summer! As summer break begins, we want to remind you of a few important things for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year: Important links: Calendar: https://buff.ly/3Vv425a Transportation: https://buff.ly/3yz2fnU…

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…

STEM Registration is now open.

Posted on: Mar 18 2024

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An Unforgettable STEM Experience: Bamfield Marine…

Posted on: Mar 15 2024

It was an unforgettable STEM adventure for 42 of our junior high Dinos this past week - thanks to their hard work and community support that sent them on an educational journey to the Bamfield Marine…

2024-2025 Registration Now Open: Set Your Child Up…

Posted on: Mar 11 2024

Online registration for all new students from Preschool, Kindergarten and Grades 1-12 is now open! Choose the statement below and follow the instructions to ensure your child’s successful registration…

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8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready

Posted on: Mar 6 2024

Was your child born in 2019? 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 - saving you time on March…