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First Ride Program May 31, 2013

Get your Kindergarten student ready for their very first school bus ride! more...

Parent Information Session - May 21, 2013 May 14, 2013

Parents are invited to attend a 20 minute presentation on educational technology in the classroom. The event will be hosted at Spruce Grove Comp. more...

Graminia Craft & Trade Fair May 1, 2013

Bring the whole family on Saturday May 4 for fun, food and shopping. more...

20th Annual Taste and Sound of Graminia April 24, 2013

Support the Graminia band program on May 6, 2013. more...

PSD Board Approves Student Transportation Surcharge for 2013-2014 April 23, 2013

At a Special Board Meeting held on April 22, Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved a motion to proceed with a new $45 transportation surcharge for every transported student for the 2013-14 school year. more...

Class Photos and Grade 9 Farewell Pictures April 22, 2013

Will be taken on April 30. more...

PSD Shares RCMP Information Advising Public Not to Engage in Conversations with Strangers April 17, 2013

PSD is taking appropriate precautions and advising parents, staff and community partners of information provided by the RCMP pertaining to a recent suspicious incident at Spruce Grove Composite High School. more...

Vancouver Sun Run April 16, 2013

Parkland School Division's Sun Run Team will participate in the Vancouver Sun Run as planned. more...

Parent Conference - April 20 April 10, 2013

Saturday, April 20 from 9am-1pm. This interactive conference will provide significant take-aways for you and provide essential information about why The Leader-in-Me program is creating momentum world-wide. more...

DARE Program Celebration - April 23 April 10, 2013

Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at 1:15pm in the Multi -Purpose Room. Everyone is welcome! more...

Alberta School Boards Association Hosts Candidate Information Sessions April 9, 2013

Passionate about K to 12 education? Think about running for your local school board. The election is October 21 and nomination day is September 23. more...

April 16: Parent Information Session - Learning Coaches April 7, 2013

The presentation will be approximately 15 minutes in length with time allowed for questions. Please join us at Spruce Grove Composite High School for what will be a very informative evening! more...

Kindergarten Packages and Registration for 2013-2014 April 3, 2013

Registrations will be accepted beginning March 4th. more...

Free Concert - April 14, 2013 April 3, 2013

Twenty seven Grade 5 studentshave been working very hard with musician Megan Evans from the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra over the past month, creating their own musical compositions and story. more...

PSD Announces New Modular Classrooms to Ease Enrolment Pressures April 3, 2013

Parkland School Division (PSD) is pleased to announce that seven new modular classrooms have been secured through the Government of Alberta. The new modular classrooms will be ready for use by designated schools in September 2013. more...

PSD Unanimously Approves Framework Agreement with Teachers April 3, 2013

Parkland School Division’s Board of Trustees unanimously approved the proposed four-year framework agreement between the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). more...

Child and Adolescent Mental Health Education Sessions March 27, 2013

Caregiver Series offers basic mental health education sessions for caregivers and community members more...

Thank You Parents! March 25, 2013

Thank you to an army of parents, under the leadership of Arlene Henitiuk, who made the Graminia School staff feel so appreciated over the course of the past two weeks. more...

Budget Impacts on PSD: Q&A Resource March 18, 2013

Parkland School Division has prepared a Budget Q&A designed to answer some of the most common budget questions. more...

Parent/Teacher Interviews March 13, 2013

Register online to attend Parent/Teacher interviews March 19 and 20, 2013. more...

Donations Needed For New Card Making Option March 11, 2013

If you have any crafting supplies that you no longer need and would be willing to donate, we would love to have them! Cardstock, buttons, stickers, scissors, ribbon etc. would all come in handy. more...

Provincial Budget Impacts on Parkland School Division March 8, 2013

Parkland School Division is aware that many of our education stakeholders have questions following yesterday’s Provincial Budget, and are asking what impact the budget will have on our schools. more...

Spruce Grove Composite High Open House: March 7 March 3, 2013

Parents of Grade 9 students who are thinking of, or planning on, attending SGCHS are invited to attend this opportunity to explore complementary programs SGCHS has to offer and to discuss appropriate academic placement. more...

Staff Appreciation Event February 22, 2013

Willing to volunteer your time or baking talents to the Staff Appreciation event? more...

Help our Students be Good Digital Citizens February 21, 2013

For students to be good digital citizens they must be free to make decisions in a safe environment with the assistance of an informed adult. more...

How Does the Alberta Education System Measure Up? February 12, 2013

As part of the Accountability Pillar, Alberta Education conducts surveys of teachers, students and their parents to gather information on the quality of education provided by Alberta school authorities and their schools. more...

Parkland School Division Shares RCMP Update on High Risk Offender February 5, 2013

Parkland School Division would like to share the following information bulletin released by the RCMP providing an update on a high risk offender. more...

Vancouver Sun Run 2013 January 31, 2013

Once again we are looking forward to attending the Vancouver Sun Run with our students. Read about the opportunities this trip offers for Students more...

Spruce Grove Composite High School Transition Meetings January 28, 2013

Parent Night, Spruce Grove Composite High School Programming Information Session for students, Spruce Grove Composite High School Open House, and Registration Night. more...

The "We Give a Shirt" Project Getting TV Exposure! January 17, 2013

Global news and CityTV were at Graminia school today to cover stories about the "We Give a Shirt" club which involves students in grades 1-9. more...

Are Kids Resilient? Parent Seminar - January 12, 2013 January 7, 2013

Register online by January 10, 2013. All parents are invited to attend this FREE, informative 1 day seminar. more...

Christmas Concert and Raffle December 3, 2012

December 12 & 13. Also, Grade 6 students will be holding their annual cake raffle at both concerts to support their Spring Camping Trip. Your support is greatly appreciated. And, food bank items will be graciously accepted. more...

Book Parent Teacher Interviews Online Starting November 5th November 12, 2012

It's Parent Teacher Interview time, you can book an appointment online beginning November 5th. more...

Kindergarten Parent / Teacher Interviews November 9, 2012

Parent / teacher interviews for Kindergarten will be held separately from all other grades. Information will be coming home with your child. more...

Photo Retakes - November 15 November 9, 2012

Retakes for Graminia School will be on November 15 at 8:30-10:30am. Please remember to bring back your proofs so that you wll be allowed to have your picture retaken. more...

Nominate an Excellent Educator November 9, 2012

Parents, teacher-colleagues, principals, superintendents and all Albertans are encouraged to show their appreciation by nominating an outstanding teacher or principal for an Excellence in Teaching Award. more...

Today's Swimming Postponed to December 11, 2012 November 8, 2012

Inclement weather has forced us to postpone today's swimming until December 11th. more...

Poinsettias and Grocery Cards For Sale! November 6, 2012

Purchase a poinsettia and/or grocery card and support our music programs. more...

November School Council Meeting Date Change October 30, 2012

The November meeting of the School Council will be held on Wednesday, November 21st at 7pm more...

Fall Swimming Schedule October 29, 2012

For your convenience, we have posted the Fall swimming schedules. more...

New Report Card Quick Facts October 12, 2012

Every school with K-9 students in Parkland School Division (PSD) is implementing the new report card. Each school is working with its community to transition to the new format. more...

Report Vandalism October 9, 2012

We would like to ask the support of our community in ending vandalism in and around Graminia School. more...

First School Council Meeting September 26th September 19, 2012

Graminia's first school council meeting will be held on September 26th at 7pm. more...

Graminia School Foundation - First Meeting on September 18 September 15, 2012

Everyone is welcome to attend the first meeting of the Graminia School Foundation on September 18, from 7-9pm. more...

Online Back-to-School Toolkit Packed with Information for Both Students and Parents August 25, 2012

The government of Alberta has launched an online Back-to-School Toolkit featuring a collection of resources and important information. more...

Child Disability Tax Benefit August 21, 2012

If you have a child with identified special needs, you may qualify for a tax benefit from the federal government. more...

Welcome Back Activities & Office Opening August 20, 2012

Opening activities for Graminia School's 2012-2013 school year. more...

Kids Plus™ Accident Insurance August 20, 2012

Information about accident insurance for students. more...

Graminia Students Lend Back-Up Vocals to Local Songwriter August 18, 2012

Students from Graminia's School Choir will appear on a forthcoming CD by Alberta artist Robert Eyford! more...

IMPORTANT WATER INFORMATION June 27, 2012

Please bring a filled-up water bottle to school. more...

Report Card Mailing Service June 19, 2012

Not here on the last day of school? Find out how to get a report card mailed to your address. more...

School Supply Lists Are Up! June 11, 2012

Information about buying supplies for the 2012-2013 year has been posted. more...

Congratulations to the Junior A Badminton Team! June 1, 2012

The Junior A badminton team had a very successful season! more...

Parkland Hockey Academy Information Session May 10, 2012

Graminia School is hosting an information session on May 24th for students and parents. more...

Globalization of Assessment - Parent Session April 30, 2012

Education cannot keep doing what it has always been doing and expect a different outcome. Come and hear Dave Martin speak about the globalization of assessment. more...

Twitter for Parents, A Parent Information Session - CANCELLED until further notice April 13, 2012

Twitter is an online social networking service and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts known as "tweets". more...

Join Us For the 19th Year of Taste and Sound March 26, 2012

May 7 at 6pm. Food, music, silent auction, and fun! more...

Parkland School Division Listens to Stakeholders, Announces Improvements to Report Card March 22, 2012

As the Division continues with the implementation of its new report card, we have received feedback from many stakeholders - including parents, students, and teachers. more...

Parents - Be Involved! March 21, 2012

The Minister of Education is establishing a provincial Parent Advisory Council to create a stronger voice for parents in the education system. more...

A Great Day for Parents March 1, 2012

Presented and hosted by Broxton Park School on Saturday March 17, 2012. All parents welcome. Attend two seminars and have lunch! more...

New Online Tool Provides Parents With Curriculum Information February 28, 2012

Parents can now access a new, easy to use online tool that will allow them to get information about what their child is learning and how their child might be assessed for every subject and grade level at school. more...

Stay in the Loop! February 13, 2012

Each of our teachers have established a blog page for the purpose of increased home-school communication. more...

Modified Hours for the Tri Leisure Centre February 9-12 February 6, 2012

The TransAlta Tri Leisure Centre will be operating with modified hours of operation during February 9-12, 2012. more...

Graminia is Going Green! January 26, 2012

In support of saving trees, Graminia School will no longer be sending hard copies of the school newsletter home with students. more...

Parkland School Division's 184 Days of Learning Project January 9, 2012

Parents, Students, and all Staff Members of PSD are welcome to submit stories to the project. more...

MADD Presentation - Monday December 19 December 14, 2011

This is notification that we are showing a MADD(Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) presentation to Grade 8 & 9 students, Monday December 19. more...

Digital Citizenship - A Discussion on Responsible Technology Use November 21, 2011

George Couros, Principal of Innovative Teaching and Learning for Parkland School Division, will present Digital Citizenship: A Discussion on Responsible Technology Use at the school council meeting on Wednesday, November 23 at 7pm. more...

New Report Cards for Parkland School Division September 22, 2011

Over the next 2 years, all K-9 schools in Parkland School Division will be distributing new report cards. The new report card emphasizes “how” students learn and where they are in the learning continuum, rather than “what” students learn. more...

Back-to-School Resources Available Online August 25, 2011

Students, parents and teachers can find a variety of resources in the Alberta government’s online back-to-school information kit more...

Visual Arts Celebration April 29, 2011

The Visual Arts Celebration is a showcase of selected early years, middle years and senior high art work displayed for the enjoyment of students, parents, and school communities of Parkland School Division. more...

New Website for Graminia School March 7, 2011

Graminia School is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website. more...

Congratulations to Students in Grade 6A! March 4, 2011

Mrs. McGhan-Cox's Grade 6A students are off to see the Oil Kings courtesy of the Give it a Shot program! more...

Parent Workshop "Hold On To Your Kids" January 25, 2011

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Gabor Mate, family physician and noted writer on adolescent issues, is speaking at Woodhaven Middle School and High Park School more...

Early Child Development Mapping Initiative January 19, 2011

Parkland School Division is participating in the Alberta Education Initiative of Early Child Development Mapping(ECD) more...

Parkland School Division Posts Excellent Achievement Results October 14, 2010

Parkland School Division wishes to congratulate its students and instructional staff for the excellent results on the 2010 Provincial Achievement Tests and the Diploma Examinations. more...