Grande Prairie Public School District (GPPSD) is a
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Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie is a city in northwest Alberta, Canada within the southern portion of an area known as Peace River Country. It is located at the intersection of Highway 43 (part of the CANAMEX Corridor) and Highway 40 (the Bighorn Highway), a ...
, Alberta, Canada since 1911.
City of Grande Prairie Official Website
/ref> The 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 eighteen schools. The division provides preschool, French immersion, Montessori, Christian education, sports-focused, and International Baccalaureate programs.
Trustees
The Board of Trustees, elected in the last municipal election in 2022, are:
Board Chair: Joan Nellis
Board Vice chair: Andre Oullette
Trustees: Ray Buziak, Chris Johnston, Donna Koch, Paulette Kurylo and Rob Martin
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.
Schools of Choice
* French Immersion
* Montessori
* Christian Education
References
External links
Grande Prairie Public School Division official website
Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) Board of Trustees
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School districts in Alberta
Grande Prairie