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Summer Reading Success: 4 Tips for Families

Posted on: Jul 11 2025

Keeping your child reading during the summer months is very beneficial. Supporting and encouraging your child to read sets them up for continued success in the next school year. Tip 1: Choose a Great…

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Summer Break 2025

Posted on: Jun 25 2025

Happy Summer from GPPSD!  As we head into summer break, here are a few key reminders to help you prepare for the 2025–2026 school year: Important Dates August 21, 2025 – Schools reopen to the public…

Speech and Language Screenings for Children Born in…

Posted on: Jun 19 2025

Do you have concerns about your child’s speech or language development? The Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) is offering speech and language screenings for children born in 2021 or 2022…

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Families of K-7 Students: Annual 'Are You Returning'…

Posted on: May 5 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division's annual ‘Are You Returning’ survey is now open for the 2025-2026 School Year. Parents and Guardians of Kindergarten to Grade 7 students will receive this important…

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Grande Prairie Public School Division Announces Nominee…

Posted on: Apr 29 2025

Trustees with Grande Prairie Public School Division are proud to announce Ailee Estrada as their Edwin Parr Award Nominee for the 2024–2025 school year. The Edwin Parr Award is an annual honour presented…

Career Pathways “Choose your own Adventure” Information…

Posted on: Apr 14 2025

Grande Prairie Public School Division is committed to supporting students to succeed from early learning to high school completion and beyond.   Join us in person or online for an information session…

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Share Your Feedback: GPPSD's Annual Assurance Survey

Posted on: Apr 7 2025

Parents and guardians please share your feedback in our annual Grande Prairie Public School Division Assurance Survey. Your participation helps every student continue to succeed. Survey Details: Closing…

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8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready

Posted on: Mar 28 2025

Was your child born in 2020? Let's get them ready for Kindergarten! Download your copy of our 8 tips for readiness and start your child's online kindergarten registration today! 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten…

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…

Ignite Your Child’s Curiosity: STEM Learning in…

Posted on: Mar 17 2025

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are shaping the future—and your child can be part of it! Our STEM Learning Program for the 2025-2026 school year offers Kindergarten to Grade 8 students…

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Division Notice

Notice: July 10, 2025: PowerSchool

The PowerSchool Parent Portal at Grande Prairie Public School Division will be offline from August 5 to 8, 2025, for annual maintenance.