New! SchoolMessenger Communication
Beginning September 2024 the Grande Prairie Public School Division will be using SchoolMessenger to improve communication with parents and guardians for school events, newsletters, student attendance, emergency information and other important news.
SchoolMessenger is limited to legal parents or guardians and delivers emails, text messages and phone calls directly to your email and phone number associated with your PowerSchool account.
To receive digital communication from the Division ensure that you have given consent, through New Student Registration or Registration Update forms, for Electronic Communication (CAN-SPAM). Parents and guardians who wish to receive SMS Text messages will be required to opt-in.
SMS Text Message Opt-in
You can participate in this free service by sending a text message of "Y" or "Yes" to our division's shortcode:
978338
Opt out of these messages at any time by replying to one of our messages with "Stop"
Communication Options
How to communicate with your school:
- Phone - Find your school's phone number on the school directory or on your school's website
- Email - Find your school's email on the school directory or on your school's website
- SchoolMessenger - Manage your child's absences and your preferences on how you receive communication from your school
- In-person meetings - If your child needs support, call your school
Ways your school communicates with you:
- SchoolMessenger - Set your notification preferences so you can receive emails, phone calls and/or SMS Text Messages:
- Instructions on creating your account
- Instructions on reporting a student's absence
- Opt-in for SMS Text Messages now by texting "Yes" to our shortcode: 978338
- Email - Ensure your PowerSchool email is updated
- PowerSchool Parent Portal - Find your child's report cards and access SchoolEngage for forms, and more
- Social Media - Find your school's channel(s) on their website
Ways our school division communicates with you:
- SchoolMessenger
- Publications such as Board Meeting Highlights
- Social Media - Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube
Emergency Procedures
Find out more about communication in our Emergency Procedures.
