Good News Stories
Staffing Announcement - New Superintendent of Schools
Posted on: Mar 26, 2025Please join us in welcoming our new Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Kurt Scobie, as of July 1, 2025. Please see the announcement for more information.
Staffing Announcements for 2024/25
Posted on: Jun 25, 2024Please 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 -…
GNS: Running for Wellness at GTHS
Posted on: Jun 24, 2024On 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…
GNS: Indigenous Star Quilts at CVS
Posted on: Jun 21, 2024Grade 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…
GNS: Budding Artists at Sheldon Coates
Posted on: Jun 18, 2024On 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…
GNS: Staff Inclusive Learning PD
Posted on: Jun 17, 2024Throughout 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…
GNS: Wellness Fairs
Posted on: Jun 13, 2024May 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…
Special Feature: Supt.'s Youth Council
Posted on: Jun 12, 2024Please read this week's feature story that highlights the wonderful students and their work on the Superintendent's Youth Council - -enjoy!...
GNS: Caribou Patrol
Posted on: Jun 10, 2024Aseniwuche 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,…
GNS: Math Night at Wildwood
Posted on: Jun 6, 2024Success '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…
GNS: Niton Students Shine at Drama Festival
Posted on: Jun 3, 2024GYPSD 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…