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: Learning New Cultures
Posted on: Mar 14, 2024École Westhaven School has been busy this month with learning about different Asian cultures, traditions, and celebrating Lunar New Year. Mr. Meier’s Kindergarten and Ms. MacPhail’s Grade 1 classes…
GNS: Exceptional First Year Teachers Recognized
Posted on: Mar 11, 2024Attendees at February's Public Board Meeting were able to see why first-year teachers Mack Holden (pictured eft) and Paige Ekdahl (pictured right) caught the attention of their principals, Jillian Hammer…
GNS: Retracing the Steps of the Voyageurs
Posted on: Mar 7, 2024Ms. Gunderman’s Grade 5-6 class from Wildwood School went on an amazing field trip to Eagle Point in February! The theme of the day was the History of the Fur Trade. In the old rustic cabin, students…
GNS: Seven Sacred Laws
Posted on: Mar 4, 2024École Westhaven Elementary School uses the Indigenous Seven Sacred Laws to help students develop positive virtues and understanding about Indigenous foundational values and beliefs. The Seven Sacred…
GNS: Young Entrepreneurs at Work
Posted on: Feb 26, 2024If you have ever dreamed of owning your own business, with hard work, solid experience, analytical skills, and a well-designed business plan, you can succeed. École Westhaven Elementary School's Grade…
GNS: RAK Week Activities
Posted on: Feb 22, 2024Random Acts of Kindness Week was the perfect time to #MakeKindnessTheNorm; sharing some of our students' stories of kindness shows the big difference they can make through small acts. GYPSD schools…
PR: Literacy and Numeracy Practices
Posted on: Feb 15, 2024Assistant Superintendent Carra Aschenmeier recently shared an information report identifying the specific programs and practices engaged by teachers not only for literacy but numeracy as well at the…
PR: New Principal for École Mountain View
Posted on: Feb 14, 2024Please read the latest staffing announcement for École Mountain View School in Hinton....
GNS: Six More Weeks of Winter?
Posted on: Feb 12, 2024Mrs. Gerspacher and the Grade 2/3 class at Evansview School recognized Groundhog Day by incorporating their math, art, and leadership skills while continuing to build community within their school.…
GNS: Niton Community Engagement
Posted on: Feb 5, 2024On January 30th, Niton Central School families residing in the Hamlet of Niton Junction and Lobstick zone of Yellowhead County participated in an information session and discussion with the Board of Trustees…