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Summer Break 2024

Posted on: Jun 27 2024

Happy summer! As summer break begins, we want to remind you of a few important things for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year: Important links: Calendar: https://buff.ly/3Vv425a Transportation: https://buff.ly/3yz2fnU…

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Looking for info over the summer?

Posted on: Jun 27 2024

Looking for information on registration status or course options for the upcoming school year over the summer break? Appointments will be made as they become available starting on Thursday, August 22nd…

Grad LiveStream Link!

Posted on: Jun 26 2024

It’s the big day! Graduation 2024 starts at 10am, if you can’t join us, watch via LiveStream: https://youtube.com/live/Nrpq9dx_tBY?feature=share

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Students Share Final Thoughts with Board

Posted on: Jun 7 2024

As the Board of Trustees Student Advisory Committee holds its last meeting of the school year, Board members express gratitude and reflect on another excellent year of growth and leadership.  Sharing…

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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…

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Music Awards: 2024 The Grande Prairie and District…

Posted on: May 3 2024

Over the past two weeks, GPPSD elementary, junior high and high school music students and their teachers have given award-winning performances at the 2024 Grande Prairie and District Rotary Music Festival.…

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…

3D Children’s Society supports Maverick with new…

Posted on: Apr 18 2024

Thanks to the generosity of donors and the hard work of 3D Children Society, our very own Reeghan received the biggest and most impressive iPad made, along with a case and keyboard and funds to support…

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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…