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Mental Health Week | May 6-8, 2024

Posted on: May 6 2024

Every year, the Canadian Mental Health Association dedicates a week in May to raise awareness of mental health issues. This year, Mental Health Week will run May 6-10, focusing on the healing power of…

Help Fill 1,500 Backpacks for September 2024: United…

Posted on: Apr 24 2024

Did you know many students in our city live below the poverty line and need help affording the necessary tools to start a successful school year? The United Way Alberta Northwest aims to remove this…

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Choosing Kindness: A Commitment on Pink Shirt Day

Posted on: Feb 27 2024

February 28, 2024, marks Pink Shirt Day, an initiative that originated in 2007 when a Nova Scotia student faced bullying for wearing a pink shirt. Today, it is globally recognized for its commitment to…

Celebrating GPPSD Employee Appreciation Week: February…

Posted on: Feb 20 2024

At the heart of the Grande Prairie Public School Division's success are our outstanding employees, who are our greatest strength. In recognition of their invaluable contributions, we are celebrating each…

Alberta Education Assurance Parent Surveys

Posted on: Jan 30 2024

Attention families with children in Grade 10. You will receive an Alberta Education Assurance Survey in your mailbox. Your participation will have an impact on your child’s education by supporting local…

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Know When Sick is Too Sick for School: Resources and…

Posted on: Nov 6 2023

Let's team up to keep our students healthy during the Cold and Flu Season. Alberta Health Services (AHS) recommends: Practicing good hygiene habits daily can help keep children healthy.  If a child…

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Preparing for School and Winter Weather

Posted on: Oct 24 2023

Cold temperatures and winter conditions have returned to our region. As per Grande Prairie Public School's administrative procedure, schools remain open during regular school hours, despite winter weather.…