Hillside Community School

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? 🎒
We’ve put together 8 helpful tips to support your child’s learning journey!

Read the full Kindergarten Readiness blog and download our 8-tips here: https://buff.ly/mVRlDoe

8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready March 30, 2026 Kindergarten Was your child born in 2021?Let’s get them ready for Kindergarten! Download our 8 Tips for Kindergarten Readiness and start your child’s online Kindergarten registration today. What You Need to Know Kindergarten and KinderPAL (full scho...

🎒 Successful back-to-school prep goes beyond school supplies.

Alberta Health Services provides resources for students and families on health, wellness, nutrition, resilience, online safety, and stress management.

Access the resources: https://buff.ly/3jmG9It

🚌 Is your child riding the school bus for the first time this year?

We know this can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking! Join us to learn everything you need to know and help make that first ride a smooth, confident experience.

Click here for details: https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/first-ride-program

Busing Applications are Open for the 2026-2027 School Year

If your child was in Grades 1-7 and rode the bus during the 2025-2026 school year, you likely don't need to reapply for next year.

Find out if your family needs to apply: https://buff.ly/2razwI2

2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know 2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know March 13, 2026 The Grande Prairie Public School Division is preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to ensure families have clear, simple information about student transportation. Below is everything you need to know ...

Earlier today, Grande Prairie Police Service Community Engagement Constable Mir Lodhi spoke with students at the Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers about bullying, cyberbullying, and online safety. The youth learned about recognizing bullying, making safe choices online, and the importance of creating respectful and inclusive communities.

Thank you to the Grande Prairie Centre for Newcomers for the invitation and for their ongoing work supporting newcomer families in our community.

Our Kindergarten Celebration was a wonderful way to acknowledge the growth these sweet students have made this year! ❤️ They are going to do so well in Grade 1! ⭐️

We are so thankful to the local businesses that support Hillside Community School! New Horizon Co-operative Boston Pizza Tim Hortons and Fenton Greenhouses! We couldn't do it without you! ❤️