Good News Stories
GNS Evansview Students Build Community One Kindness at a Time
Posted on: Jan 16, 2025Evansview School works to develop community within the school so everyone feels welcomed, cared for, respected and safe. They believe that students are able to achieve and succeed at higher levels when they feel these emotions…
GNS: Learning from the Past
Posted on: Sep 28, 2023As part of their commitment to lifelong learning and their personal professional development, GYPSD's educators are always seeking valuable educational opportunities to increase their knowledge and…
GNS: ReconciliaACTION begins with Education
Posted on: Sep 26, 2023Truth and Reconciliation Week, September 25th to 30th is a 5-day national event that includes important conversations about the truths of the Treaties, First Nation, Métis, and Inuit land claims, and…
GNS: A Feast of Learning
Posted on: Sep 21, 2023Grade 6 French Immersion students at École Jasper Elementary celebrated the beginning of the school year with an Épluchette de blé d'Inde, or "corn roast". A corn roast is a traditional Quebec and…
GNS: Recognizing Rail Safety Week
Posted on: Sep 18, 2023As many of our communities are situated around rail tracks, GYPSD wants to share the important message of rail safety by recognizing the 20th anniversary of Rail Safety Week (RSW) , September 18-24,…
GNS: Update to Bus Status App
Posted on: Sep 14, 2023Families need to be updated with any changes to bus routes and timing changes. That's why GYPSD uses Rally's Bus Status app to notify parents and guardians when buses are delayed or cancelled. The Bus…
GNS: Buddy's Grande Yellow Bus Adventure
Posted on: Sep 11, 2023Buddy's Grande Yellow Bus Adventure launched in August much to the excitement of over 30 new kindergarten student riders. The First Riders program was recently created to help young learners become…
GNS: Engaging with Heart
Posted on: Sep 7, 2023GYPSD is proud to work with our many community partners to ensure that learning is at the heart of all we do, including ensuring our many communities feel engaged and knowledgeable about the Division…
GNS: A Learning System with Students at the Heart
Posted on: Sep 1, 2023Grande Yellowhead Public School Division's first priority is Student Learning. To ensure that priority is met, the second priority is Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence. Though the 'official…
GNS: School Leadership Award
Posted on: Aug 28, 2023GYPSD is proud to announce that Mr. Glen Allen, Principal of Harry Collinge High School in Hinton, was recently awarded a Council of School Leadership (CSL) Alberta Distinguished Leadership Awards this…