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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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MunchaLunch - June 2025

Posted on: Jun 10 2025

Our final MunchaLunch for the year is PIZZA from Pizza Hut and DONUTS from Co-Op on Monday, June 23! Orders are due Monday, June 16 at noon. Visit www.munchalunch.com to order!

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First Ride Program

Posted on: May 27 2025

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is happy to announce the date of the First Ride Program. Please visit here for more information: https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/first-ride-program

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I.V. Macklin Family Pancake Breakfast

Posted on: May 26 2025

Come enjoy a Stompede breakfast by donation on Friday, May 30 from 7:30-8:30AM! Thank you to the I.V. Macklin School Council for helping out!

Indigenous Cultural Celebration June 4

Indigenous Cultural Event

Posted on: May 23 2025

Join us on June 4th for an evening of music, dance, and celebration to kickstart Indigenous People’s Month.   Indigenous Cultural Celebration 6:00pm doors open 6:30pm performances start 8:30pm closing…

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School Council Fundraiser!

Posted on: May 13 2025

The IV Macklin Public School Council is hosting a fundraiser through Sysco Foods! Please check your email or check our Facebook page for the order forms. All orders are due by May 23 @ 3:00 PM. Thank…

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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…

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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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.