Welcome to the 2025-26 school year! Are you ready!

Can you believe we're already halfway through August? We hope you're making the most of these gorgeous summer days - while summer break may still be going strong, the beginning of a new school year is just around the corner! We hope you're excited! 

Whether you are at the start of your learning journey, sending your 'babies' off to high school, or new to our division, the entire #ngpsfamily is behind you every step of the way, working to ensure you have the tools, resources, and support you need to have an amazing year!

• THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL IS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2.
• PREVIEW IMPORTANT DATES with the 2025-26 School Year Calendar.

REGISTRATION FORMS and INFORMATION: 

All schools are open to accept new registrations. Please visit our 2025-26 Student Registration page for complete information and to download a form.

Get to know our schools!

BUSING: 

NGPS provides safe and reliable transportation services for just over 3,500 NGPS students, as well as for students attending Living Waters Catholic schools in Whitecourt and Holy Family Catholic schools in Valleyview. School bus services are available for eligible K-12 students attending their designated school. For bus fees or other questions regarding transportation, please Click Here.

STAGGERED START DAYS:

Some schools stagger their start days with different grades starting on different dates. Your school will share this information via their website and social media platforms closer to September.

Attended an NGPS school in 2024-25?

If your child attended an NGPS school last year you are automatically registered for the next school year. Your school will have sent out a Validation Report that you will complete and return to the school.

New to NGPS?

Please visit our Student Registration page.