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Have a Voice in Education: Annual Alberta Education…

Posted on: Mar 20 2025

*Alberta Education has extended the deadline to March 28, 2025* Families with children in Grades 4, 7, and 10 will receive Alberta Education Assurance Survey information from your child’s school. Your…

GPPSD Employees Push for Mental Health Awareness

Posted on: Mar 3 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division employees took on The Push-Up Challenge, completing an incredible 134,501 push-ups from February 11 to February 28 and raising $1,910 for the Canadian Mental Health…

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Employee Appreciation Week: February 24-28, 2025

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division is proud to designate February 24-28, 2025, as Employee Appreciation Week across all our locations as a testament to our employees' unwavering commitment to our students…

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Pink Shirt Day 2025: Let Kindness Grow

Posted on: Feb 24 2025

On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) invites students, staff, and families to wear pink and stand together to raise awareness about the importance of treating…

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2025-2026 School Year Calendar

Posted on: Feb 5 2025

The 2025-2026 School Year Calendar is here! Get a head start on planning for the upcoming school year by checking out key dates like start date, PL Days and holidays. Click to get your copy here. To find…

Ratification of Four-Year Agreement for Non-Instructional…

Posted on: Feb 4 2025

GPPSD and the GPPSD Employee’s Association are pleased to announce the successful ratification of a four-year agreement, effective September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028. The division believes this…

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Winter Weather & School

Posted on: Oct 17 2024

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

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Back To School Information 2024-2025

Posted on: Aug 6 2024

We hope you have been enjoying your summer break! Here is important information to help your family prepare for another year full of success!   First Day of School  The first day of school for Kindergarten-Grade…

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…