Since 1911, the Grande Prairie Public School Division (GPPSD) has been a learning community in The City of Grande Prairie.
Today, GPPSD proudly continues the tradition of providing public education to over 8,800 students in our 18 schools, ranging from Preschool and Kindergarten up to Grade 12. The division mission is to be a place where every student succeeds!
GPPSD families and their children are offered a variety of choices within the school division through Schools of Choice and Programs of Choice; choices that support your child's unique learning journey.
The Grande Prairie Public School Division's central office provides day-to-day leadership, support and administration services to schools, to the Office of the Superintendent and to the Division. The central office is located at 10127 120 Avenue, Grande Prairie, Alberta.
Office Hours
Regular Office Hours
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
September to the end of June (last day of school)
Summer Office Hours
8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
~July 1 to the end of August
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Our Mission
The Grande Prairie Public School Division is a learning community in which every student succeeds.
Our Vision
To be the leading provider of high-quality public education in the Province of Alberta.
Key Elements of the Culture of the Grande Prairie Public School Division
Our Education Priorities
Priority 1 - Teaching & Learning
Outcome 1: Student success is ensured through quality teaching in optimum learning environments
Outcome 2: Students are supported to succeed from early learning to high school completion and beyond.
Outcome 3: Students who self-identify as Indigenous experience improved achievement.
Priority 2 - Belonging
Outcome 1: Schools are welcoming, caring, respectful and safe environments where all students, staff, and families have a strong sense of belonging.
Outcome 2: The emotional, physical, and mental health of all students and staff is supported.
Priority 3 - Leading
Outcome 1: Leadership ensures quality teaching in optimum learning environments
Outcome 2: Leadership is distributed and collaborative
See the full 3-Year Education Plan for the school years 2024-2025 to 2026-2027 here.
