Good News Stories

GNS: Budding Artists at Sheldon Coates

Posted on: Jun 18, 2024

On May 16th, Sheldon Coates Elementary hosted an Art Walk, a vibrant celebration of student creativity and work ethic in art. Junior Kindergarten to Grade 3 participated by creating two to three pieces…

Student Learning

GNS: Staff Inclusive Learning PD

Posted on: Jun 17, 2024

Throughout the school year, GYPSD staff engage in professional learning opportunities to enrich their expertise and expand their toolbox of skills to support students. These events occur in-person, or…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: Wellness Fairs

Posted on: Jun 13, 2024

May promoted Mental Health Awareness.   Grande Yellowhead Public School Division's Wellness Navigators hosted Wellness Fairs in Hinton, Edson, and Evansburg, and invited community organizations who support…

System Health and Wellness

Special Feature: Supt.'s Youth Council

Posted on: Jun 12, 2024

Please read this week's feature story that highlights the wonderful students and their work on the Superintendent's Youth Council - -enjoy!...

Student Learning

GNS: Caribou Patrol

Posted on: Jun 10, 2024

Aseniwuche Winewak Nation Caribou Patrol held learning sessions for Sheldon Coates Elementary School students in Grande Cache. With the guidance and support of Elder Leola Moberly, Stephanie Leonard,…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS: Math Night at Wildwood

Posted on: Jun 6, 2024

Success 'multiplies' when parents 'add' to the learning! Miss Weninger and Mrs. Kowalchuk planned another successful Wildwood School's annual Family Math Night! Over 45 students, family, and friends attended…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS: Niton Students Shine at Drama Festival

Posted on: Jun 3, 2024

GYPSD was well represented at the Zone 2 West Drama Festivals in Westlock this year. Parkland Composite High School (PCHS) sent their talented drama students to the senior festival in mid-April and Niton…

Student Learning

GNS: GCCHS Students Take Part in CRASH Demo

Posted on: May 30, 2024

Grade 9 students at Grande Cache Community High School took part in a CRASH Program(Community Responders Against Student Harm) created by a committee of first responders in the community including EMS,…

Community EngagementStudent LearningSystem Health and Wellness

GNS: Fulham Mental Health Project

Posted on: May 23, 2024

Mrs. Riggs from BEST (Bringing Empowered Students Together) mental health project, had students from Fulham Community School design coffee sleeves with positive messages of kindness and appreciation in…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: CVS Students Play B'Ball with Local RCMP

Posted on: May 16, 2024

Every year, Crescent Valley School is excited as the Hinton RCMP detachment steps up to challenge the talented girls' and boys' basketball teams to a spirited game. This annual event has become a beloved…

Community Engagement