Good News Stories
GYPSD Hosts Bus Roadeo for Division Drivers
Posted on: Jun 17, 2025It was an exciting event showcasing the skills and expertise that GYPSD school bus drivers demonstrate every day while keeping students safe on their way from home to school. The division’s first annual Bus Roadeo was held…
GNS: Westhaven's Literacy Project
Posted on: Jan 20, 2022École Westhaven School in Edson holds fun literacy-themed events and activities to promote literacy throughout the year. Staff is creative with the various school-wide initiatives that engage students…
GNS: Professional Learning Communities
Posted on: Jan 17, 2022How does student data analysis, the School Continuous Improvement Plan, and the Division's Priority on Teaching Leadership and Excellence work together to move student learning forward? At Crescent…
GNS:BEST Snow Fun
Posted on: Jan 13, 2022The BEST program provides universal mental health programming to all GYPSD communities and promotes positive mental health in ways that enhance the individual’s ability to enjoy life and deal with…
GNS: PCHS Students in Action
Posted on: Jan 10, 2022Designing engaging lesson plans that pull students in so they are active and participating in their learning is a core practice of effective teaching and supports the Board's first priority - Student…
PR220107 Press Release - Staffing Announcement
Posted on: Jan 7, 2022Please see the latest press release for a staffing announcement for Adam Fragomeni as a Teacher Consultant for Learning Services....
Winter Break Extended to January 10
Posted on: Dec 30, 2021The Minister of Education has announced an extension to the Christmas Break due to the current COVID-19 situation. Regular classes will resume on January 10th, 2022. Have a safe week and happy New Year. ...
Happy Holidays!
Posted on: Dec 20, 2021Holiday Message from Carolyn Lewis, Superintendent of schools...
GNS: Division-Wide Numeracy Focus
Posted on: Dec 16, 2021Alberta Education defines numeracy as "the ability, confidence and willingness to engage with quantitive and spatial information to make informed decisions in all aspects of daily living". In young…
GNS: GYPSD School Councils Receive Education Engagement Grant
Posted on: Dec 13, 2021Alberta Education recently announced that each School Council in Alberta's public schools will receive $500 to support parent involvement in the school community and enhance student learning. School…
GNS: HCHS Still I Rise
Posted on: Dec 9, 2021ᓰᐱᐦᑭᓯᐤ Still I Rise is a free, two-part virtual event focused around positive mental health and well-being for all Grade 6-12 youth in Alberta and beyond and serves as an excellent opportunity…