Good News Stories

Staffing Announcements for 2024/25

Posted on: Jun 25, 2024

Please see the latest staffing announcements for the 2024/25 school year: Principal at Wildwood School - Mr. Alan Stoyles Principal at Sheldon Coates School - Mrs. Jillian Hammer Teacher Consultant -…

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: Running for Wellness at GTHS

Posted on: Jun 24, 2024

On May 31st, Grand Trunk High School (GTHS) students were able to participate in a Fun Run at their school. The students have been working hard training during their lunch breaks once a week with the…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: Indigenous Star Quilts at CVS

Posted on: Jun 21, 2024

Grade 3 students at Crescent Valley in Hinton were busyover the past few weeks preparing to honor Indigenous History Month. Learners have been evaluating Indigenous quilting styles, as well as protocols…

Student Learning

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