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.
GNS: Assurance Survey Report Card Time!
Posted on: Jan 18, 2024It's that time of the school year for families to recognize the great work the school is doing!Each year, Alberta Education asks the parents/guardians of students in grades 4, 7, and 10 through the Alberta…
GNS: Students ACEing the Art of Coffee
Posted on: Jan 15, 2024At Parkland Composite High School in Edson, the Coffee Stop is open for business! Students in the Academic Center for Educational Success (ACES) program have opened a coffee shop for staff. Staff, and…
GNS: Early Learning Screens for Literacy Success
Posted on: Jan 11, 2024Grande Yellowhead continues to provide professional development opportunities in the Science of Reading to ensure that staff are current with the tools and knowledge they need to support students'…
Wednesday Profiles: School Leadership Teams in Grande Cache
Posted on: Jan 10, 2024This week we highlight the great school leadership teams in Grande Cache for your reading enjoyment. Principals Assistant Principals...
GNS: Wellness Navigators
Posted on: Jan 8, 2024You will see a new group of positive role models in our high schools this year as part of the Division's new System Health and Wellness Priority and Mental Health in Schools Grant from Alberta Education…
GNS: Division Toy Run
Posted on: Dec 21, 2023The Division's Christmas Elves were once again busy filling bags of toy donations after checking their lists -twice! Each year, central office staff personally donate toys for children in need so that…
GNS: Exploring the Trades for Future Careers
Posted on: Dec 18, 2023Niton Central School grade 6-9 students participated in the Skills Exploration Day for the 4thconsecutive year on December 5th. Jr. High Schools from all across the province participated in the event…
GNS: School Leaders and SCIPs
Posted on: Dec 14, 2023GYPSD's principals, assistant principals, and aspiring leaders regularly connect throughout the school year to share their school data, improvement targets, and planned approaches. Through discussion…
GNS: Métis Week
Posted on: Dec 7, 2023Métis Week was November 12 to 18, 2023, and was recognized in various ways across the Division.At Mary Bergeron Elementary in Edson, Mrs. Williams’ Grade 4 students learned about Métis culture and…
Wednesday Profiles: Lobstick School Leadership Teams
Posted on: Dec 6, 2023This week we highlight the great school leadership teams throughout the Lobstick zone for your reading enjoyment. Principals Assistant Principals...