Grande Prairie Public School Division

Grande Prairie Public School District (GPPSD) is a school Division in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada since 1911.[1] GPPSD is responsible for delivering the Alberta provincial curriculum, as directed by the provincial ministry of education, Alberta Education to over 8,400 students (Preschool to grade 12) in 18 schools. The Division is proud to provide a variety of Preschool, French Immersion, Montessori, Christian Education, sports-focused and International Baccalaureate programs serving to students and parents of the Grande Prairie community. GPPSD believes in creating a nurturing environment where “Every Student Succeeds."

Grande Prairie Public School Division
Location
Grande Prairie, Alberta
Canada
District information
TypePublic
MottoEvery student succeeds.
GradesPreschool to Grade 12
EstablishedJan. 29, 1911
SuperintendentSandy McDonald
Chair of the boardJohn Lehners
Governing agencyAlberta Education
Schools18
Students and staff
Students~ 8,400
Staff~ 1000
Other information
Elected trusteesAndre Ouellette
Joan Nellis
John Lehners
Lesley Craig
Lynn Driedger
Paulette Kurylo
Rob Martin
Websitegppsd.ab.ca

Trustees

The 2017-2021 Board of Trustees, elected in the last municipal election in 2017, are:

Board Chair: John Lehners

Board Vice chair: Joan Nellis

Trustees: Andre Ouellette, Lesley Craig, Lynn Driedger, Paulette Kurylo, Rob Martin

Mission

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is a learning community in which every student succeeds.[2]

Universal Guiding Principles

For everything the we decide and do, will hold ourselves accountable and we will ask:

  • Is it good for students?
  • Will it help build trust and good relationships?
  • Will it help us improve?
  • Is it a responsible thing to do?
  • Are we being open, honest and ethical?

Schools

The Grande Prairie Public School Division is composed of 18 schools. As the City of Grande Prairie continues to grow, the Grande Prairie Public School has been growing along with it.

Attendance at GPPSD schools is determined by geographical attendance boundaries for all neighbourhood schools. Attendance at specialized Schools of Choice is open to students who reside anywhere in the City.

School name Grades Programs Location
Elementary Schools
Avondale School K-6 10226 108 Avenue
Hillside Community School K-6 9410 106 Avenue
Maude Clifford Public School K-6 9206 Lakeland Drive
Swanavon School K-6 8908 100 Street
Combined Elementary and Middle Schools
Alexander Forbes School K-8 The Academy 7240 Poplar Drive
Aspen Grove School K-8 The Academy 9720 63rd Avenue
Crystal Park School K-8 9351 116 Avenue
Derek Taylor Public School K-8 7321 104A Street
I.V. Macklin Public School K-8 8876 108 Avenue
Isabel Campbell Public School K-8 7149 114 Street
Riverstone Public School K-8 8901 Willow Drive
Roy Bickell Public School K-8 10410 Royal Oaks Drive
Secondary Schools
Bridge Network Outreach School 7-12 9625 Prairie Road
Charles Spencer High School 9-12 French Immersion

The Academy

 20 Knowledge Way
Grande Prairie Composite High School 9-12 International Baccalaureate Diploma

Senior Trades

 11202 104 Street
Christian Education School
Grande Prairie Christian School K-9 8202-110 Street
French Immersion School
École Montrose Preschool-8 Preschool

Early French Immersion

Late Entry French Immersion

The Academy

 6431 98 Street
Montessori School
Parkside Montessori Preschool-6 Preschool

Montessori Programming

 9617 91a Ave

Schools of Choice

French Immersion

Montessori

Christian Education

References
  1. City of Grande Prairie Official Website
  2. "GPPSD: Our Commitment". Archived from the original on 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2013-08-18.
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