Good News Stories
GNS 241121 Metis Week
Posted on: Nov 21, 2024Grande Yellowhead schools hosted several cultural activities, traditions, and learnings of the Métis people in recognition of Métis Week acknowledged November 10-16th. Mrs. Johnston’s Grade 1 students at Mary Bergeron Elementary…
GNS 240930 September 30: National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Posted on: Sep 30, 2024This year, students and staff acknowledged September 30th Truth and Reconciliation and National Day for Orange Shirt Day on Friday, September 27, 2024, as the Board of Trustees made Monday, September…
GNS 240926 Rail Safety Week
Posted on: Sep 26, 2024Many of our communities across the Division are situated around rail tracks, so GYPSD wants to share the important message of Rail Safety Week, September 23-29, 2024. Rail Safety Week in Canada is an…
GNS 240923 The Science of Reading
Posted on: Sep 23, 2024École Westhaven School (EWS) Principal Debra Boos and teachers Ms. Von Breen and Mrs. Rutley attended the September Public Board Meeting to show the Board of Trustees one of the school’s strategies…
GNS 240920 Exploring the Sound of Music
Posted on: Sep 20, 2024At GYPSD, we are proud to offer a number of options for our students in both our elementary and high schools to expand their learning skills and development. Perhaps one of the most creative and beneficial…
GNS 240916 With Many Thanks
Posted on: Sep 16, 2024GYPSD sincerely appreciates the many businesses and community organizations who go the ‘extra’ for our students in so many different ways. Local RCMP and the Rotary Club of Edson coordinated their…
GNS 240912 Learning has Launched!
Posted on: Sep 12, 2024We may only be into the second week of a new school year, but schools across the Division are already deep in learning. Kindergarteners/Grade 1 students at Wildwood School discussed "How to Treat a…
GNS 240909 Enhancing Outdoor Learning at Fulham
Posted on: Sep 9, 2024Fulham Community School started its school year with an exciting new way to learn: in an outdoor classroom! Thanks to a generous donation from the Wild Sheep Foundation of Alberta, Fulham students are…
GNS 240905 First Riders Join Buddy's School Bus Adventure!
Posted on: Sep 5, 2024Buddy's Grande Yellow Bus Adventure launched the new school year much to the excitement of almost 50 new kindergarten student riders who joined in with their parents. The First Riders Program is designed…
PR: Announcing New Interim Superintendent - Dr. Dennis Parsons
Posted on: Aug 27, 2024Please see our latest press release announcing a new interim Superintendent, Dr. Dennis Parsons, effective October 1, 2024. Welcome to GYPSD!...
PR: Superintendent Resignation
Posted on: Aug 1, 2024Greetings on behalf of the Board of Trustees for Grande Yellowhead Public School Division: At a Special Board Meeting on August 1st, the Board of Trustees of GYPSD accepted a request from Superintendent…