Good News Stories

Superintendent's Thanksgiving Message

Posted on: Oct 7, 2022

As we prepare to celebrate the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to each of our employees for your dedication and passion to Grande Yellowhead…

GNS: Students Run to Raise Awareness and Funds for Cancer Research

Posted on: Oct 6, 2022

Students across GYPSD took the time to acknowledge Terry Fox's legacy during the annual Terry Fox Run to raise awareness of the young man's story while also raising money for Cancer Research.   In…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: Post-Secondary Planning

Posted on: Oct 3, 2022

High school students across GYPSD are choosing courses that set up their successful transition to their next learning adventure while attaining their high school diploma. Whether it is onto a post-secondary…

Student Learning

GNS: Trustees Visit Classrooms

Posted on: Sep 29, 2022

Students returned to school on September 6th, and the Board of Trustees for GYPSD were not far behind them!   The Trustees for all five of the zones that make up GYPSD were in classrooms, meeting with…

System Health and Wellness

GNS: Niton's Performing Arts Program

Posted on: Sep 26, 2022

Niton Central Principal Steven Ripkens, Assistant Principal Alan Stoyles, and Grade 8 student Emily Cronin presented to the Board of Trustees at September's Public Board Meeting, describing their success…

Student Learning

GNS: Learning in Action at GTHS

Posted on: Sep 22, 2022

With summer in their rear-view mirrors, the students at Grand Trunk High School in Evansburg have leapt into the new school year.  Grade 7 students in science analyzed rocks and minerals with their…

Student Learning

GNS: PCHS Student Excels in WISEST Program

Posted on: Sep 19, 2022

Parkland Composite High School is proud to share Pacer Deborah Yun’s accomplishments in the WISEST (Women in Scholarship, Engineering, Science and Technology) Summer Research Program in July and August…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: FRIM PD for GYPSD Teachers

Posted on: Sep 15, 2022

GYPSD K-7 French Immersion teachers joined Myriam Le May for a day focused on French phonetics and learning techniques to assist students in their French language development.  Myriam Le May is a native…

Student LearningTeacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence

GNS: Welcome Back School Events

Posted on: Sep 13, 2022

Superintendent Lewis finished off a very successful first week of school with a visit to Parkland Composite High School in Edson for their annual Welcome Back BBQ lunch. PCHS staff were busy flipping…

System Health and Wellness

GNS Learning Leaders, Leading Learning

Posted on: Sep 8, 2022

The end of August was a busy time for GYPSD staff as they got ready to launch another successful school year. Along with startup meetings at the school and division levels, various professional development…

Teacher, Support Staff, and Leader Excellence