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Jr Boys Basketball Team wins Sportsmanship Banner…

Congratulations to our Jr Boys Basketball Team who were presented with the Sportsmanship Banner from the NWASAA Zone Competition. Along with the banner there was a letter that read "Some of the positive…

Spring Camp Cougars Football

There will be a meeting at lunch on Friday, April 29, 2022 in the South Gym for anyone Grade 8 - 11 interested in Spring Football.

Red Dress Day

May 5th is Red Dress Day, a national day of awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons.  Join us in respecting and honouring our Stolen Sisters, their loved ones, and communities and help…

Spring Time 2022

Observations of Mother Nature and Her Spring Moods Spring in Alberta is like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates: you never know what you are going to get. Mother Nature does not care that we are tired…

Jr Badminton Districts Results

2022 - SR NWASAA Zones Overall Results

Overall Results - District #6 Sr Badminton

U of C Session

Any Indigenous (First Nation, Metis, Inuit) students in grades 10 to 12 interested in attending an information session with the Indigenous recruiter from the University of Calgary On May 4, block 1,please…

Hillside Mini Jr Badminton Tournament Results

Calming Children During a Global Crisis

Unless you have been residing under a rock or on an island with zero contact with the rest of the planet,it is safe to say that you and your family have been inundated with disturbing news around the…

Update: 2021-22 Return to Normal Plan

The following updates were made to our NGPS 2021-22 Return to Normal Plan: Masking: Masks are optional for students and staff in schools or on school buses. Those who choose to continue to wear a mask…

2021-22 Return to Normal Plan

The Division's COVID-19 Plan has been updated in response to the province's February 8 announcement to lift several COVID-19 health measures. Please visit our information page for complete information.

Changes to Covid Protocols

Changes to Covid Protocols Effective Monday, February 14, 2022: Masking: all school masking requirements for K-12 students will be removed. This means that students in Grades K-12 will not be required…

Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund

The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) is excited to offer the DWF Youth Ambassador Program in partnership with RBC Future Launch again this summer. We’re increasing the enrollment to 100 youth…

ngpsTALK Register today!

Welcome to ngpsTALK! A space where parents, students, staff and community members can share their ideas and feedback on a variety of topics affecting our school division. Your voice is important! ngpsTALK…

Let's Talk

This article was submitted by Tammy Charko BA, BSW, RSW. Tammy is Northern Gateway Public School’s Student Support Facilitator. She is a support and advocate for schools, students, parents and caregivers…

Rapid Test supplies letter Jan 12 2022

To lower the risk of in-school transmission and provide an additional layer of protection, theGovernment of Alberta will be supplying rapid tests for home use and masks for students. Wehave begun to receive…

Students return to in-person learning on January 10

On December 30, 2021, Alberta's Education Minister announced that the pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 student winter break would be extended to January 10 provincewide, and that January Diploma Examinations…

Re-entry Expectation Letter January 7, 2022

This letter has been sent to all parents of Hillside students outlining our plans for inperson instruction beginning Monday, January 10, 2022.

Ribbon Skirt Day

Due to the fact that students were not in school on National Ribbon Skirt Day, January 4, Hillside wouldlike to acknowledge National Ribbon Skirt Day on Tuesday January 11. Please wear a ribbon skirt…

Christmas Survival Guide

With the Christmas season upon us, I find traditional images of the holidays are often too optimistic andtoo perfect. We see cozy, cheerful, tastefully decorated homes, surrounded by white, pristine snow,…

Basketball Tryouts

Sr Men's and Women's Basketball tryouts are postponed until Monday, November 29, 2021 at 5:15 pm.  until 7 pm.

Hillside Remind

Stay up to date on information about Hillside including bus cancellations, etc. Sign up for Hillside remind. Text @hhsschool to 418-800-7941.

Encouragement for Weary Parents

Have you ever sat down at the end of a long day feeling exhausted and drained, maybe like youare failing as a parent? As you reflect on your day, do you sometimes replay in your mind themistakes you may…

Supporting Your Anxious Child

In conversations with schools throughout Northern Gateway Public Schools, a theme I have noticed more than ever before is significant apprehension by many students of all ages. Despite the obvious factors…

UPDATED Daily Health Checklist

Parents, THANK YOU for your support and diligence in screening for illness daily and keeping children home when they are sick. Your efforts continue to help ensure healthy learning environments at school.…

Truth and Reconciliation Week Activities

September 27 - 30, 2021 **All activities will require masking and following social distancing protocols** Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday - Flower Beading - Create Paper Tile “What does Truth and Reconciliation…

New health measures announced for schools

September 15, 2021 - the Government of Alberta has announced a state of public health emergency and with it new health measures for schools. The measures come into effect tomorrow, September 16, 2021: Mandatory…

COVID-19 School Immunization Consent

All students at Hillside were given the COVID-19 School Immunization Consent form to take home.  Only those students with a returned form signed by a parent will be given the vaccine.

UPDATE: Masks required in school common spaces

Starting Tuesday, September 7, all students, staff and visitors will be required to wear a non-medical face mask in school common spaces like hallways, washrooms and other spaces where people are close…

Daily health screening for all students and staff

We all have a part to play in keeping our school communities healthy. Screening daily for illness is an important action we can take to support our schools. Alberta Health Daily Checklist Before coming…

NGPS 2021-22 Back to School Plan

NGPS's 2021-22 Back to School Plan outlines the strategies and health measures the Division will follow in supporting the health and safety of students and staff. As always, we remain committed to providing…

Welcome Back!

Our office is now open. Students will have a staggered re-entry for the 2021/2022 school year: September 1 - Grade 7 and Grade 12 only September 2 - Grade 8, 10,11 and 12 only September 3 - Grade 9,10,11,…

Football is starting!

Tonight we are having our equipment handout from 5:30-8:00. Our first practice is Monday, August 23rd from 6:00-8:00. Please bring your own labelled water bottle and use the bus entrance when you come…

Government releases COVID-19 guidance documents for…

On Friday, August 13, the Government of Alberta released their Guidance for Respiratory Illness Prevention and Management in Schools, as well as a tool kit with information for parents and school staff…

Where they Walked

Today was a great day for Hillside High School.   Lauradana Manichoose, one of our students, and a proud member of Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation, unveiled the painting "Where they Walked."  This painting,…

Grad 2021 Ceremony Live Stream

Click here to watch live starting at 11:55 Saturday, June 26, 2021

Grad 2021 Speeches & Slideshow

Grad 2021 Speeches live at 10:00 am Saturday, June 26, 2021 Grad 2021 Slideshow live at 10:00 am Saturday, June 26, 2021

Grad 2021

We are so excited to welcome our graduates and families in person for grad this year. Graduates please see the grad google classroom or email kim.caron@ngps.ca to request one of 3 time slots and for…

Important Grad/Parent meeting

There will be a very important  grad/grad parent Zoom meeting Tuesday June 15 at 6:30 to communicate the finalized plans for this year's Graduation Ceremony. The link for the meeting will be posted…

Career Exposure Summer Camps open for registration!

Explore potential career paths, learn new skills and earn high school credits, for free, this summer in Whitecourt, Onoway and online! Registration is now open for our Career Exposure Summer Camps for…

Exam Schedule June 2021

The last day of classes for Grade 7, 8, 10, 11 & 12 is Tuesday, June 22, 2021.  Grade 9 will have class the morning of June 23 before their exams start at 1pm that day. Grade 10, 11 & 12 will write their…

2020-2021 Yearbook

This year's yearbooks are now available for preorder. Only those ordered and paid in advance will be printed. If you are interested in ordering a yearbook you can order thru school cash online, print…

Every Child Matters

In remembrance of the 215 children whose remains were discovered at a former Kamloops residential school, flags across Northern Gateway Public Schools will be lowered to half mast. We extend our deepest…

Division announces new Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that following an extensive Canada wide search, Mr. Kevin Bird has been appointed as the new Superintendent of Northern Gateway Public Schools, effective July…

2021 Census

Complete your #2021Census online today. By filling out your census questionnaire, you help shape your community and support important decision making that affects all Canadians. https://bit.ly/3fsHoHu

K-12 students return to in-person learning! NGPS is…

As per Minister of Education Adriana LaGrange's announcement this afternoon, Alberta students will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, with the exception of students in the Regional…

Thankful Thursday

Students at Hillside engaged in a gratitude activity today, writing down some of the things that they are grateful for. These notes were brought to and displayed in a central location for a giant Hillside…

Hillside Online Learning Information May 2021

Hillside Online Learning Update.

Stoked for Spring & Summer

Help us brighten up Hillside by wearing your brightest, multicolored, or tie-dyed clothes on May 5th.

Education Week 2021!

It has been over a full year since NGPS began adapting to the challenges of delivering education in the context of a pandemic.   This year, we want to take the opportunity to celebrate the many hands,…

School Board Election 2021: Shaping the future of…

Are you passionate about kids and public education? You may want to consider running for a school trustee position! Alberta School Board elections will take place on Monday, October 18, 2021! Elected…

Register NOW for the 2021-22 school year!

Your educational journey is our inspiration! At Northern Gateway Public Schools, we understand that every student is unique. Teachers, support staff and leadership work together to create personalized,…

Home Hardware Donation

A Big Thank you to Heather at Home Hardware for the donation of cleaning wipes to Hillside. The support of our community is appreciated.

Circle K Donation to Hillside

A Huge Thank You to Fred and Moriano from Circle K for their donation of Sanitizer, Wipes and Masks to Hillside.

Spring - A Season of Grief, Loss and Hope

This may appear to be a depressing start to an article that should be uplifting, but please be patient, and read on. Yes, it is the beautiful season of spring...however it is also a season of grieving.…

Celebrating our Substitute Teachers!

Thank you to all of our substitute teachers! Whether you are coming to the rescue in person, or online, you provide incredible support to NGPS students and staff year-round. You are a crucial member of…

My Heroes of COVID

“Even as we grieved, we grew. Even as we hurt, we hoped. Even as we tire, we try.”~ Amanda Gorman    

Cafeteria Now open to Sr High

Cafeteria food service for all students will resume on Monday, January 18 by pre-order only. Orders can be placed using school cash online or by google form until 9:00am daily. Only those paid for will…

Canadian Stereotypes & Canadian Tuxedo Day

Friday, January 15, 2021 is Canadian Stereotypes and Canadian Tuxedo Day.  Come out dressed in your favourite Canadian attire.  

Cafeteria Service Jr High Only

Cafeteria food service for Jr High only will resume on Monday, January 11 by pre-order only. Orders can be placed using school cash or by google form until 9:00am. Only those paid for will be delivered.…

Returning to School

We all have a role to play in keeping schools healthy. Before coming to school each day, all staff and students must use the Government of Alberta's screening questionnaire - the COVID-19 Alberta Health…

Chromebooks

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday.  Those students that have signed out a chromebook, please bring it back with the power cord on Monday.

Return to In-Person Classes, January 11!

On November 24, 2020, the Alberta government introduced a series of enhanced COVID-19 measures that impacted all Alberta K-12 schools. These temporary measures were set to be in place from November 30,…

Hillside January Exam Schedule

The Hillside Exam Schedule is as follows: Grades 10/11/12 - the last day of classes is January 26. The final exam for your morning class will be at 9am on January 27.The final exam for your afternoon…

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

As we head into a Christmas season unlike any other in our memories, I would like to thank the entire Hillside Jr/Sr High School community for being there for each other: Because of the support of parents,…

NGPS Christmas Vacation and Return to Learning Schedule

CHRISTMAS VACATION - DECEMBER 18, 2020 - JANUARY 1, 2021 ALL GRADES RETURN TO AT-HOME, ONLINE LEARNING: JANUARY 4-8, 2021 ALL GRADES RETURN TO IN-PERSON LEARNING AT SCHOOL: JANUARY 11, 2021 Please continue…

Home For Christmas

Merry Christmas!

Wishing all of our NGPS families an extra Merry Christmas and happy holiday break! The Christmas Break for NGPS students is December 18 to January 1.  Return to at-home, online learning: January 4, 2021…

Mental Health Check-in

Some people may prefer online schooling and enjoy how COVID has slowed the typical hectic pace of life down. Others, not so much. It is important that we all look out for one another. If you or someone…

Gateway Academy Valleyview Campus

Please read the attached notice.

Class times starting Monday

In order to simplify class start and end times during at home learning, Jr High class times will be Block 1 - 9 am, Block 2 - 10 am, Block 3 - 11 am, lunch 12, Block 4 - 1 pm and Block 5 - 2 pm.Sr High…

ENHANCED public health measures: Stop the Spike

Please click on the picture to open the complete document.

Alberta Government announces new series of enhanced…

Alberta Government announces new series of enhanced COVID-19 health measures, ENHANCED public health measures: Stop the Spike. On November 24, 2020, the Alberta Government announced a series of new COVID-19…

2019-2020 Yearbooks

Last year's yearbook was delayed in finalization due to complications arising from the COVID19 pandemic. However, the yearbooks have been ordered and are currently at the printers. We anticipate their…

Grad Information

Grads and parents, please check out all of the new information posted on the Grad page by following this link.

New guidelines if a child has symptoms

In the new daily checklist, the core isolation symptoms are those that are more closely linked to COVID-19 infection. If a child has ANY of the following core symptoms: cough, fever, shortness of breath…

LEST WE FORGET

Remembrance Day marks the anniversary of the official end of the World War I hostilities on November 11, 1918.  In gratitude, we stand with our communities to honour and reflect on the sacrifices and…

To Run or Not to Run? School Bus Transportation and…

Preparing for Winter temperatures and road conditions With Winter weather upon us, families are reminded to take necessary precautions for inclement or severe weather. When the safety of transporting…

Bus Day Exam Information November 5, 2020

With the buses not running today finals will be exempted for students who cannot make it in.  Students who cannot get to school to write their final exam should email their teacher or call the school.

Mandatory Grad/Parent Zoom meeting

Mandatory Grad/Parent Zoom meeting Wednesday November 18 at 6:30 pm. Link will be available on the Grad Google classroom shortly before the meeting begins. 

Cafeteria Service Jr High Only

Cafeteria service is set to resume on Thursday, October 22 starting with Jr High students by pre-order only. Orders can be placed using school cash or by google form until 9am. Only those paid for will…

Important Message for Grads/Parents

Due to unforeseen circumstances we have to delay the Grad/Parent meeting for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 21. We will reschedule it soon. Stay following the facebook, web page and google classroom for…

School Sports

We know that student athletes, coaches and parents are wondering about and talking about resuming our extracurricular sporting activities. At this time, Northern Gateway Public Schools pause of extra-curricular…

Attention Grad Class of 2021

Mrs. K. Caron has invited you all to the Hillside Grad Class of 2021 Google Classroom. This will be an important mode of communication on all things grad this year! Please accept the invitation as soon…

Keeping Our Children Safe Online

 Here is a summary of safety tips for keeping students safe and responsible online. Click here to download the document.

Hillside Diploma Schedule 2020-2021

Please note the following diploma exam sittings. We will not be running diplomas in each sitting except for the courses identified on this document.

Newsletters

In order to reduce the amount of paper being shared, the newsletters will not be mailed this year.  If you are looking for the newsletter, you can find the link under the Students and Parents Tab and…

School Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting

Hillside School Council Meeting and Annual General Meeting will be held October 5 at 12 noon.  The Meeting will be held through Google Meet, if you are attending the meeting, please contact the school…

COVID-19 Information - Student illness STAY AT HOME…

This summary, based on the September 2020 Government of Alberta update, COVID-19 Symptom-Student illness, provides further clarity to parents about the ‘isolation’ period or ‘stay home and minimize…

Picture day

School Picture time. Jr High September 29, 2020 and Sr High September 30, 2020. Remember, don't wear green or camo because a green screen in being used.

New Direction from AHS

Please follow this link  for new direction from Alberta Health Services. This is a very clear explanation for all of our families.

NON-MEDICAL FACE MASKS: WHY USE? WHAT TO CONSIDER?…

NGPS 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry Handbook updated September 10, 2020. To read more on the NGPS Mask Protocol please see Section 1 - Provincial Health Measures, Pages 9-14 of the Handbook. WHY USE A NON-MEDICAL…

If my child gets sick at school

What if my child gets sick at school?Students (with parents when needed) must self-screen for symptoms using the Alberta Daily Checklist.  If a student has symptoms they must stay home. If a student…

Covid 19 and Gateway Academy Valleyview

Due to social distancing rules, students may come in for materials, textbooks, and assistance by appointment only starting Wednesday, Sept 2.  Please phone Mrs. Galandie at 780-524-5508 or email her…

Normal for Right Now

Screening Questionnaire

We all have a role to play in keeping schools healthy. Before coming to school each day, all staff and students must use the Government of Alberta's screening questionnaire - the COVID-19 Alberta Health…

Welcome Back to Hillside !!

Grade 11 & 12 student timetables have been emailed to each student's ngps email account.  Students with questions or those requesting changes can email Mrs. Boyd, or call the school at 780-524-3277…

Cohorting and Scheduling at Hillside

Junior High classes will be cohorted for the school year.  This means that they will spend their days with the same group of students while at school.  By creating cohorts of students, we will reduce…

Return to School Safely

Please click on the link the watch a short back to school video.

Back to School Information

What if my child gets sick at school?Students (with parents when needed) must self-screen for symptoms using the Alberta Daily Checklist. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/56c020ed-1782-4c6c-bfdd-5af36754471f/resource/6607784e-b42e-46c2-ba76-031c3b0217c5/download/covid-19-relaunch-daily-checklist.pdf…

Information

Hillside High School is very excited to welcome our students back in less than 2 weeks! We have been busy reviewing Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services guidelines to develop timetables and processes…

Staggered Start for Hillside Students

Hillside will be staggering the start of classes for students to facilitate the re-entry plan. Gr 7 & 12 start day is Wed Sept 2, 2020 Gr 9 & 11 start day is Thurs Sept 3, 2020 Gr 8 & 10 start day is…

WELCOME BACK! The first day of school is Wed, Sept…

Board approves change to 2020-21 school year calendar. The first day of school is Wednesday, Sept 2; however, many schools have staggered start dates. Schools will share information with you specific…

School health measures now include mandatory masks

On August 4, 2020, the Government of Alberta announced that the use of masks will be required when students and staff return to school.  Students from Grades 4 through 12 will be required to wear masks…

EDITED Re-entry: Students will return to In-school…

The Government of Alberta announced yesterday that students will return to in-school classes under Scenario 1, with near-normal daily operations and added health measures. This means that daily in-school…

Looking Ahead! NGPS releases 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry…

As promised, we are pleased to share the Northern Gateway Public Schools, 2020-21 COVID-19 Re-entry Handbook. The Handbook will guide our collective response to COVID-19 and operations for the 2020-21…

2019-2020 Yearbook

What a year this has been. Don't forget to purchase your 2019-2020 yearbook for $30 available until June 30, 2020 on school cash online. Please also feel free to contact Mrs. Grotkowski at 780-524-3277…

Commencement Ceremony

Hillside Commencement 2020 "There is No Script" will be held at 4pm, Friday, June 26 in the parking lot of the Greenview Regional Multiplex. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, attendance is limited to 1 vehicle…

Division surveys students, staff and families on re-entry…

Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS) is planning for the 2020-21 school year and what it may look like for students, staff and families. While any return to school will be managed under the guidelines…

Grad Google Meet

There will be a Grad Google Meet on Monday, June 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Mrs. Serediak will post the link and access code on Monday right before the meeting.

ASAA Parent/Guardian Transfer Guide

Please click on the following link to see the Parent/Guardian Transfer Guide from the ASAA: Parent/Guardian Transfer Guide

Grade 9-10 Student Transfer Policy

Please click on the following link to see the Grade 9 -10 Student Transfer Policy Information Brochure from the ASAA: ASAA Grade 9-10 Student Transfer Policy Information Brochure

Hats On!

On Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Albertans are invited to take part in Hats On! for Mental Health day and wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of positive mental health.

Proof of Residence required for NGPS students

As part of the regular registration process, proof of residence is now required for all Northern Gateway Public Schools students. Parents will be required to provide a copy of their resident legal land…

Q&A

Q: What is the best way to find out what is happening in Google Classroom? A: Check your ngps email every day.

Thank you

Spring break is April 3-13! Our official school year calendar "spring break" begins tomorrow. On behalf of all of us at Northern Gateway Public Schools, we would like to wish everyone a restful break.…

IT Support from NGPS

IT Support for students and parents! https://bit.ly/hometechhelp To help families continue learning during these extraordinary times, the NGPS technology team will be offering tech support to students…

CTS Courses Available

Starting today, we will be offering programming for students in Senior High Drama, Phys Ed and Art. Students have been invited to google classrooms for those courses.

HOW ARE YOU DOING?

No, really. How are YOU doing? Take a pause... and think …. how are you doing? Let’s take a moment to do a self- assessment: How is your heart rate? How quick are your breaths? Your shoulders: how…

Parent information

Parents who want to know what is going on in your child's classrom please email the classroom teacher and ask to be added as a parent. You will then receive weekly summaries every Friday.

Google Classroom

All core courses are posted on google classroom. Students should be logging in today to find assignments and communicate with teachers.

Continuing Student Learning

As shared by the Minister of Education last week, all Kindergarten to Grade 12 students will continue to receive learning opportunities at home, either through online means or through other accommodations,…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 20, 2020 - 10:32 a.m. - Important…

**Grade 12 Diploma Exams canceled. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented change to us all. It has also brought us together. Our entire NGPS staff family has been working hard to develop instructional…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 18, 2020 - 3:00 p.m. - Information…

The school division appreciates your patience and resilience in the face of this unprecedented interruption in the normal operations of public education in the province. We realize that the school closure…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020 Information for Families…

While many parents have questions regarding yesterday’s update and the closure of schools in the province of Alberta, there are still many uncertainties for all of us as learning communities and Alberta…

COVID-19 UPDATE MARCH 15, 2020 All K-12 Classes Canceled

As of March 15, 2020, the Government of Alberta has announced a province-wide school closure. All classes are canceled indefinitely. Children are expected to stay home. The safety of our students and…

New Phone System

Hillside has a new phone system. The only contact # for the school is 780-524-3277. If you have another number that you regularly use, it is no longer active.

Curling Team qualifies for Provincials

Congratulations to the Sr Girls Curling team of Harli-Ann Jones, Codi-Lynn Jones, Jenna Loewen & Michala Serediak on their 4 - 1 record at the Curling Zones held in Fairview on the 19 & 20th of February. …

Cheermania

Cheermania Grad vs staff Basketball Game Monday, February 23, 2020 in the South Gym at lunch.  Come out and support your favorite.

Pink Shirt Day is Feb 26

Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying movement that is celebrated around the world, every year, on the last Wednesday in February. As schools, we teach, model and practice kindness, empathy and inclusion…

Cyber Safety

2019-2020 Yearbook

If you are interested in purchasing the 2019-2020 yearbook, the deadline to order is Friday, June 26, 2020.  Order forms are available online or you can order directly on School Cash Online.  Payment…

Impact of the Provincial Budget

Northern Gateway Public Schools is facing a budget shortfall this school year. While Maintenance and Transportation Funding will receive modest increases, the loss of Class Size, School Fee and Classroom…

FNMI

Any grade 11 First Nation, Metis and Inuit students interested in Science and Engineering there is an opportunity for week long program in February or May at different Canadian universities. Please see…

QLE: The Heart of Teaching and Learning is Quality…

There are many supports in place to enhance the Quality Learning Environment (QLE) for NGPS students. Quality Pedagogy, or the practice of teaching, is a main focus, as it is the heart of teaching and…

School Bus Transportation and Inclement Weather

To run or not to run? Winter weather and driving conditions bring questions about school bus transportation. Are the buses running today? Should the buses be running today? Why aren’t the buses running…

Parent Teacher Interviews

There is a Parent Teacher Interview on Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 4 until 7 pm in the South Gym at Hillside Jr/Sr High School.  Please come and meet with your child's teachers.  No appointment…

Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child shoe boxes are available from Ms. Boman. There is a $10 shipping fee per box. Boxes due back to Ms. Boman by November 20.

Cougar Wear

Cougar Wear order forms are available in the office.  Items are also available on school cash online.  New items this year.  Come and check out the samples in Mrs. Grotkowski's office.  Deadline to…

Leadership

The Leadership club is using Halloween to kick off a school-wide We Scare Hunger food drive. We Scare Hunger is a Halloween food drive to help food banks stock up on everything they need to fight hunger…

Costume Contest

The Leadership Club will be hosting a costume contest for Grades 7-12 at lunch in the South Gym on Thursday Oct 31. There will be prizes for the best costumes from Grade 7-8, Grade 9-10 and Grade 11-12,…

QLE: How a Culture of Wellness supports student learning…

Mental, Social and Physical well-being impact learning. A Culture of Wellness, with a focus on these three domains, is foundational to developing a Quality Learning Environment (QLE) within Northern Gateway…

Emergency Response Planning in NGPS Schools

Schools are considered to be one of the safest places in our communities. However, an emergency can occur anywhere at any time. During an emergency, our first priority is the safety of our students and…

The Focus of the Quality Learning Environment is Learner…

The focus of the Quality Learning Environment (QLE) is student or learner centered. Everything we do as Educators, from how we teach and what resources we use, to how we assess learning and plan for instruction,…

How is your child supported in a Quality Learning…

Golf 2019

NGPS students supported in Quality Learning Environments

The Quality Learning Environment (QLE) in NGPS is our commitment to assure learners are successful and learners are supported.  The core elements of the QLE are made up of quality pedagogy (the practice…

Every Child Matters

In the spirit of reconciliation and hope Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It…

Safe at School: HOLD AND SECURE

Being safe at school means working together with our community partners, parents and first responders. Understanding the terminology that schools and responders use can help. Hold and Secure means classes…

School Council

The first school council meeting of the year is scheduled to take place at 7 pm on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in the Learning Commons.  Come out and get involved in what's happening at Hillside.

Sr Volleyball Tryouts

Sr Boys & Girls Volleyball Tryouts Tuesday Sept. 10th and Thursday Sept. 12th Meet in the South Gym at 5:10 pm in Gym clothes and ready to sweat! Tryouts will run until 7:00 pm.

Jr Volleyball Tryouts

Jr Boys & Girls Volleyball Tryouts Tuesday Sept. 10th and Thursday Sept. 12th Meet in the South Gym at 3:30 pm in Gym clothes and with a winning attitude! Tryouts will run until 5:00 pm.

Picture day

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! We hope you enjoyed the summer break and are excited for a new school year. The beginning of each school year is a special time for us all – students, staff and families…

Welcome Back

The start the the 2019-2020 school year is here.  We are very happy to see all of our students back.  The Hillside Jr/Sr High School office is open from 8 am until 4 pm daily.  To access the required…

Grade 7 Orientation

Feeling nervous about your first day at Hillside?  We want to give you a jumpstart on all of the other students, so we are having a Discovery Day (Grade 7 orientation) for the students who are new to…

I matter, I've got this, I'm just getting started!

OUR STORY NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE YOU CAN LEARN HERE From the students, to the teachers, to the principals and staff. Because here, education happens every minute, in every corner, of every school. Here,…

Sr High Timetables

Sr High Timetables have been mailed out.  If you are wanting to make any changes to your timetable, please call the school at 780-524-3277 to book an appointment with Mr. Staples before school starts.  

First Day Back is Sept 3!

Tuesday, September 3, 2019 is the first day back to school for nearly 5,000 Northern Gateway students! Preview important dates with the 2019-20 School Year Calendar. Northern Gateway Public Schools (NGPS)…

Happy Summer!

TO OUR STUDENTS We hope each and every one of you has had an amazing year of learning and growth! Each day you inspire us with your individuality, achievement and potential. Your journey as a student…

Salute to our 2019 graduates!

As you stand in this very special place, marking both an ending and a beginning, we hope you pause to enjoy the magnitude of your achievement. From your first moments in Kindergarten, to your adventures…

Survey: Alternate Seat Fee for school bus transportation

Please share your thoughts with us in this short 3-question survey! Click here to take the three minute survey! Northern Gateway Public Schools is looking to find out how many parents/guardians are interested…

Aimee Caron takes GOLD in the 80m Hurdles

Congratulations to our own Aimee Caron who took GOLD in the 80m Hurdles at the 2019 ASAA Track Provincials in Calgary.

Grads please note

Grads need to get their grad gowns sized with Mrs. Boman between June 10 and 14.  Monday, Tuesday & Friday from 9 until 1 pm and Wednesday & Thursday from 9 until 11 am.

Walking Together - Sturgeon Lake, Hillside, Fox Creek,…

Walking Together: a rich, personal and powerful day of learning. Yesterday we had the opportunity to walk alongside students, staff and community members from Sturgeon Lake, Valleyview, Fox Creek, Iceland…

Ten new teachers inducted to the profession!

Ten NGPS teachers were officially welcomed into the profession last night following the near completion of their first year of teaching. Each year in NGPS, first year teachers, and teachers who are new…

It's Education Week!

Alberta celebrates Education Week! The first Alberta School Week (Education Week) was held December 2–8, 1928. Its purpose then, as it is now, is to call attention to the importance of education and…

Equador 2020

The deadline to enroll is approaching fast!  Sign up before it's too late!  There are two travel scholarships of $250 being raffled off to two lucky students who are signed up by May 1st!  There's…

Education Planning 2019-22

NGPS held its annual 3 Year Education Planning session with division leadership, trustees and school principals on March 18. Superintendent Kevin Andrea says it was an opportunity to reflect on the…

Responsive Instruction in Quality Learning Environments

Building a culture of excellence through Quality Learning Environments (QLE) Key Domain: Responsive Instruction Responsive Instruction considers the needs of all learners so they can achieve success,…

Extracurricular

Just a reminder that when there are no buses running all extracurricular events (practices, etc) are also cancelled.  

Grad Announcement

Baby Photos for 2019 Commencement Ceremony Mrs. Serediak is anxiously awaiting your photos that will be used in the Commencement Ceremony Powerpoint. Select 6-8 photos of your son/daughter that include…

Merry Christmas!

Wishing you all the joys of the holiday season! May this season bring you the joy of sharing, the warmth of community and the love of family and friends. From our family to yours, warm wishes for a bright…

Drama Production

Bronze Medal at Zones

Congratulations to the Jr Boys Volleyball Team who won bronze at the 2J Boys Volleyball Zones in LaCrete this past weekend.

Rylan Jones takes League MVP

It was a special night for the Cougars as the league awards banquet was held in Grande Prairie Saturday evening, October 27, 2018. Hillside would take home three out of the nine league-wide awards. The…

School bus transportation and inclement weather

To run or not to run? Winter weather and driving conditions bring questions about school bus transportation. Are the buses running today? Should the buses be running today? Why aren’t the buses running…

Jr Volleyball

The Hillside Jr Girls volleyball team won bronze this weekend at the Grimshaw Public Volleyball Tournament. They played very well, defeating Fairview in the bronze medal game.  The girls team will be…

Cougar Classic Sr Volleyball Tournament

The Cougar Classic Sr Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for this Friday & Saturday, October 19 & 20.  Come out and support the Sr Cougar Volleyball Players!  The feature game is 2:15 with the girls…

Orange Shirt Day

In the spirit of reconciliation and hope Orange Shirt Day is a legacy of the St. Joseph Mission (SJM) residential school commemoration event held in Williams Lake, BC, Canada, in the spring of 2013. It…

Hillside students & staff head to Finland for unique…

On Oct 6, four Grade 12 students and three Hillside teachers will journey to Finland for a one-week ATA sponsored educational exchange as part of the Finland-Alberta (FINAL) partnership program! The partnership,…

Hour-Zero: Keeping Students and Staff Safe

Building a culture of preparedness - NGPS joins forces with Hour-Zero Student and staff safety is an extremely important part of what we do at Northern Gateway Public Schools, from playground equipment…

Kids Plus Accident Insurance

IAP no longer issues paper copies of the insurance forms. If you would like to obtain a policy for your child go to the following website: https://www.kidsplus.ca/

Hillside Home Football Game

Wednesday, September 5 will mark the 2nd game of the Cougars' MPFL season. They will host the Charles Spencer Mavericks. Come out and support our Cougars!

School Council 2018 AGM

Become part of the Hillside School Council 2018.  The AGM is scheduled for Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 7pm in the Learning Commons at Hillside Jr/Sr High.  

Welcome Back!

We hope summer has treated you well and that you have had opportunity to relax and recharge with family and friends. The beginning of a new school year is always a special time for staff, students and…

Welcome to the 2018-19 school year!

WELCOME BACK! Okay, we're not quite there yet, but with only three weeks left of summer vacation, we can bet the impending new school year is on your mind! Find answers to your start up questions, contact…