I.V. Macklin Public School

Anxious feelings are normal when kids head back to school. Whether it’s returning after summer, starting at a new school, or beginning kindergarten for the first time.
Our GPPSD mental health specialists created a helpful blog with tips to make the transition smoother, including:
✔️ A back-to-school timeline
✔️ Re-establishing routines
✔️ Ideas for responding when your child or teen expresses worries
Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4x7lTRj

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 ...

June 21, 2026, is National Indigenous Peoples Day.

We honour and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples.

We’ve put together a collection of resources to support learning and reflection. We’re also highlighting a powerful Cree language learning app from the Kee Tas Kee Now Tribal Council Education Authority, featuring over 900 words and phrases spoken by Cree Elders and rooted in land-based learning.

Find events, resources, and more here: https://buff.ly/gCkzh2Y

🎉 Summer’s Almost Here!
The last day of school for students is June 23, with staff wrapping up June 24, 2026.
Planning ahead?
2026/2027 School Calendar: https://buff.ly/Z6hWjbp
Student Registration: https://buff.ly/RvXvh8x
Busing Applications: https://buff.ly/RWEmJNd
Wishing everyone a safe and restful summer!