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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…

2025-2026 School Supplies

Posted on: Jun 18 2025

Please CLICK HERE to view the Kindergarten to Grade 6 2025-2026 Student Supply Lists.  

Avondale June 2025 Newsletter

Posted on: Jun 3 2025

Check out all the great things going on at Avondale School!  From exciting classroom projects (like our Grade 5 floatation challenge!) to fun school-wide events, there's a lot to celebrate. Coming up…

Parent Council Meeting May 21, 2025

Posted on: May 20 2025

We hope you’re enjoying the great spring weather! You are invited to our next Parent Council Meeting on Wednesday, May 21st, 6:30-7:30 PM at Avondale School.  All parents and guardians welcome.

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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…

Avondale May 2025 Newslettter

Posted on: Apr 30 2025

What's Happening at Avondale? Check out all the great things going on at Avondale School!  From exciting classroom projects (like our Grade 5 floatation challenge!) to fun school-wide events, there's…

Avondale Spring Fling Dance

Posted on: Apr 22 2025

We are having our Spring Fling Dance, April 24th from 6:00-7:30 pm.  All students must be accompanied by an adult to attend.  We will have a canteen set up with snacks and drinks to purchase (cash only). …

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…

Parent Council Meeting, April 16th.

Posted on: Apr 14 2025

We hope you’re enjoying the beginning of spring! You are invited to our next Parent Council Meeting on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM. At this meeting, we’ll be sharing some of the great things happening…