Good News Stories

GNS: Assurance Survey Report Card Time!

Posted on: Jan 18, 2024

It'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…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS: Students ACEing the Art of Coffee

Posted on: Jan 15, 2024

At 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…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS: Early Learning Screens for Literacy Success

Posted on: Jan 11, 2024

Grande 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'…

Student Learning

Wednesday Profiles: School Leadership Teams in Grande Cache

Posted on: Jan 10, 2024

This week we highlight the great school leadership teams in Grande Cache for your reading enjoyment. Principals Assistant Principals...

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: Wellness Navigators

Posted on: Jan 8, 2024

You 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…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: Division Toy Run

Posted on: Dec 21, 2023

The 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…

Community Engagement

GNS: Exploring the Trades for Future Careers

Posted on: Dec 18, 2023

Niton 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…

Student Learning

GNS: School Leaders and SCIPs

Posted on: Dec 14, 2023

GYPSD'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…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: Métis Week

Posted on: Dec 7, 2023

Métis 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…

Student Learning

Wednesday Profiles: Lobstick School Leadership Teams

Posted on: Dec 6, 2023

This week we highlight the great school leadership teams throughout the Lobstick zone for your reading enjoyment. Principals Assistant Principals...

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence