News and Highlights

NGPS Christmas Vacation and Return to Learning Schedule
CHRISTMAS VACATION - DECEMBER 18, 2020 - JANUARY 1, 2021 ALL GRADES RETURN…
Posted on: Dec 17th

I'll Be Home Christmas - an article by Student Support Facilitator Tammy Charko
Christmas has always felt magical and miraculous. After the stress and…
Posted on: Dec 17th

Merry Christmas!
Wishing all of our NGPS families an extra Merry Christmas and happy holiday…
Posted on: Dec 16th

AT-HOME LEARNING: INTERNET CHECKLIST
Grades 7 to 12 students begin at-home learning on Monday, November 30,…
Posted on: Nov 27th

Alberta Government announces new series of enhanced COVID-19 health measures
Alberta Government announces new series of enhanced COVID-19 health measures, ENHANCED…
Posted on: Nov 25th

Northern Gateway School Division responds to teachers’ authorization of strike vote
The Alberta Teachers’ Association (the teachers’ union), located in…
Posted on: Nov 17th

LEST WE FORGET
Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World…
Posted on: Nov 10th

WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Oh COVID-19, I am so tired of you. Sadly, we are not done yet. The battle…
Posted on: Nov 9th

COVID-19 INFORMATION: HOW LONG TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL
In keeping with Alberta's COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist (for…
Posted on: Nov 6th

No School Reminder
There is no school for NGPS students November 6 - 11: November 6 - Staff…
Posted on: Nov 5th

Happy Thanksgiving!
We are thankful for our amazing students, our incredible staff and the…
Posted on: Oct 8th

Keeping our Children Safe Online
I have shared information about keeping children and youth safe online…
Posted on: Oct 1st

EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Phyllis Webstad and the story behind Orange Shirt Day
Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 to honour Residential School survivors…
Posted on: Sep 29th

COVID-19 Information - Student illness STAY AT HOME GUIDE
This summary, based on the September 2020 Government of Alberta update,…
Posted on: Sep 18th

NON-MEDICAL FACE MASKS: WHY USE? WHAT TO CONSIDER? HOW TO WEAR?
NGPS 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry Handbook updated September 10, 2020. To…
Posted on: Sep 10th

Normal for Right Now
Back to school planning typically brings feelings of anxiety, fear, nervousness,…
Posted on: Aug 31st

Daily health screening required for all NGPS staff and students
We all have a role to play in keeping schools healthy. Before coming to…
Posted on: Aug 27th

Tips for Talking to Children about COVID-19
Remain calm. Remember that children will react to both what you say and…
Posted on: Aug 27th

New teachers hit the books!
New teachers kick off the school year with orientation! We are pleased…
Posted on: Aug 26th

WELCOME BACK! School starts next week!
Board approves change to 2020-21 school year calendar. The first day of…
Posted on: Aug 24th

We hear you! Parent Results - August Telephone Survey
Thank you for speaking with us - we had an incredible response rate…
Posted on: Aug 12th

School health measures now include mandatory masks
On August 4, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that the use of…
Posted on: Aug 5th

A Quick Telephone Survey...
Greetings NGPS FAMILIES, As we make preparations for our students' return…
Posted on: Jul 30th

EDITED: Re-entry: Students will return to in-school classes Sept 2
The Government of Alberta announced yesterday that students will return…
Posted on: Jul 21st

Hilltop student appointed to Minister's Youth Council!
Hilltop Jr/Sr High School student Maddy Martell will represent her school…
Posted on: Jul 15th