Good News Stories

GNS The Science of Reading

Posted on: Sep 23, 2024

École 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…

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GNS Exploring the Sound of Music

Posted on: Sep 20, 2024

At 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…

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GNS With Many Thanks

Posted on: Sep 16, 2024

GYPSD 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…

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GNS Learning has Launched!

Posted on: Sep 12, 2024

We 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…

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GNS Enhancing Outdoor Learning at Fulham

Posted on: Sep 9, 2024

Fulham 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…

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GNS First Riders Join Buddy's School Bus Adventure!

Posted on: Sep 5, 2024

Buddy'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…

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PR: Announcing New Interim Superintendent - Dr. Dennis Parsons

Posted on: Aug 27, 2024

Please see our latest press release announcing a new interim Superintendent, Dr. Dennis Parsons, effective October 1, 2024. Welcome to GYPSD!...

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PR: Superintendent Resignation

Posted on: Aug 1, 2024

Greetings 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…

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GNS: KHP

Posted on: Jun 28, 2024

Delaney Ueland, the Wellness Navigator supporting Ecole Pine Grove Middle School (PGMS) and Parkland Composite High School (PCHS), has spear-headed the work to bring in the Counsellor in the Classroom…

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GNS: Lost in the Woods

Posted on: Jun 28, 2024

Grande Cache, a unique community nestled in the Rocky Mountains, is approximately two hours from the town of Hinton and the city of Grande Prairie. This community, located along Highway 40, is surrounded…

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