Good News Stories

Staffing Announcement - Niton Central

Posted on: Apr 17, 2025

Please see the latest staffing announcement re: Niton Central School....

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

2025 Wildfire Preparedness

Posted on: Apr 15, 2025

The safety of our students, staff, schools, and the greater community is always the top priority of Grande Yellowhead Public School Division. Our schools practice safety procedures multiple times per…

Community EngagementSystem Health and Wellness

GNS HCHS Hosts Transition to Adulthood Info Session

Posted on: Apr 14, 2025

Harry Collinge High School (HCHS) in Hinton hosted an informative evening session on Transitioning to Adulthood on March 19, 2025. Holly LeFrancois from HANDS - Hinton Abilities Network and Development…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS Bringing Home the Bling

Posted on: Apr 11, 2025

Ecole Mountain View music teacher, Jessica Smeall, is a familiar and welcome face around the school and in the community of Hinton, as well as throughout the Division as the president of ATA Evergreen…

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

Staffing Announcement - New Superintendent of Schools

Posted on: Mar 26, 2025

Please join us in welcoming our new Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Kurt Scobie, as of July 1, 2025. Please see the announcement for more information....

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS Hinton Schools Have Heart

Posted on: Mar 24, 2025

One of the Division’s priorities is Community Engagement and encouraging our students to be good citizens, both in and out of the classroom. Various activities and events are held throughout the school…

Community Engagement

GNS HCHS Students 'Putting' Their Skills to Good Use

Posted on: Mar 17, 2025

Harry Collinge High School (HCHS) students in shop class really went all out in designing and building a mini golf course. 42 Grade 9 students spent two and a half months last semester working in a number…

Community EngagementStudent Learning

GNS Deepening our Understanding of Indigenous Culture

Posted on: Mar 12, 2025

The Grande Yellowhead Public School Divison (GYPSD) Indigenous Pathways Lead Teachers came together for an inspiring day of learning, reflection, and cultural appreciation. Teachers were honoured to welcome…

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week

Posted on: Mar 10, 2025

March 10 to 14th is Substitute Teachers' Appreciation Week and GYPSD schools are showing their sincere appreciation for these valuable members of the GYPSD team. Every day substitute teachers provide…

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS Hinton's Junior Firefighters

Posted on: Feb 20, 2025

The Town of Hinton is pleased to announce the running of the Junior Firefighter Program again. Starting last month, the 40-hour program has a full group of 12 students in Grade 11 and 12 from Harry Collinge…

Community EngagementStudent Learning