News
First Day of School is September 1st, 2022
Posted on June 30 2022Enjoy your summer break! We will see you in September. Here is the link to the 2022/2023 Calender
School Office Hours
Posted on June 30 2022OES is closed for the summer. The School Office will be open on Monday, August 29th to Wednesday, August 31st from 9AM to 3PM. Normal hours (8:30 AM - 4:00 PM) will resume on September 1st.
OPEFA Meeting Minutes
Posted on June 27 2022Onoway Parents Educational Fundraising Association Meeting Minutes
OES Newsletter June 2022
Posted on June 1 2022OES Newsletter June 2022
Calahoo Meats Fundraiser
Posted on May 17 2022Order Form Meat Fundraiser Information
HOT LUNCH - MAY 25TH
Posted on May 9 2022ORDER FORM
Onoway Parents Educational Fundraising Association
Posted on May 3 2022
May 2022 Newsletter
Posted on May 1 2022OES May Newsletter
OES Juice Bar!
Posted on April 5 2022Juice Bar Slide Show
Hot Lunch - April 19th
Posted on April 5 2022Hot Lunch Order Form
March 2022 Newsletter
Posted on March 25 2022March 2022 Newsletter
Mothers Day Flower Fundraiser
Posted on March 16 2022Flyer Order Form
February Newsletter
Posted on March 2 2022February 2022 Newsletter
Update: 2021-22 Return to Normal Plan
Posted on March 1 2022The 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
Posted on February 16 2022The 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.
February Newsletter
Posted on February 1 2022Click here to see the newsletter
Updated COVID-19 Health Guidelines
Posted on February 1 2022Updated COVID Daily Health Checklist
ngpsTALK Register today!
Posted on January 21 2022Welcome 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…
2021
Students return to in-person learning on January 10
Posted on December 31 2021On 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…
December Newsletter
Posted on December 1 2021December School Newsletter
Remembrance Day Presentation
Posted on November 9 2021Virtual Remembrance Day Presentation
November Newsletter
Posted on November 1 2021November Newsletter
How to Register for SchoolCash Online
Posted on September 17 2021School Cash Online - How to Register
New Health Measures Announced for Schools
Posted on September 16 2021September 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: …
OES Weekly Newsletter September 3, 2021
Posted on September 3 2021OES Weekly Newsletter September 3, 2021
Daily health screening for all students and staff
Posted on August 31 2021We 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
Posted on August 24 2021NGPS'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…
2021-2022 School Year Update
Posted on August 23 20212021-2022 School Year Update
Government releases COVID-19 guidance documents for…
Posted on August 16 2021On 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…
20.21 Awards Ceremony
Posted on June 28 2021Congratulations to all of our 2020-2021 award recipients. Awards Video Recording
20.21 Year End Message from OES
Posted on June 28 2021Dear OES families, On behalf of all of the OES staff, I want to let you know how much we have appreciated your ongoing support, flexibility and understanding throughout this school year. We have missed…
20.21 OES Weekly Update June 18
Posted on June 18 202120.21 OES Weekly Update June 18
National Indigenous Peoples Day - June 21, 2021
Posted on June 18 2021National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 11/21 Weekly Family Update
Posted on June 11 2021June 11/21 Weekly Family Update
Alberta Health: Parent Letter June 8/21
Posted on June 9 2021Alberta Health: Parent Letter
Wilhauk Order Pick Up Information
Posted on June 9 2021Thank you again to everyone that supported our Wilhauk Beef Jerky Fundraiser! Your contributions to our Playground Enhancement Project are greatly appreciated! All orders can be picked up at the Wilhauk…
June 4/21 OES Weekly Family Update
Posted on June 4 2021June 4/21 OES Weekly Family Update
Online Safety
Posted on June 1 2021Online Safety
Every Child Matters
Posted on May 31 2021In 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…
Love is...
Posted on May 28 2021Love is...
May 28/21 Weekly Update
Posted on May 28 2021May 28/21 Weekly Update
Division announces new Superintendent of Schools
Posted on May 27 2021The 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…
May 21/21 OES Weekly Update
Posted on May 21 202120.21 OES Weekly Update May 21
K-12 students return to in-person learning! NGPS is…
Posted on May 19 2021As 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…
Wilhauk Fundraiser
Posted on May 18 2021Order Form
OES welcomes new Assistant Principal!
Posted on May 17 2021Onoway Elementary School is pleased to announce that Ms. Amanda Beekman has accepted the position of Assistant Principal at Onoway Elementary School (OES), effective September 2021. Ms. Beekman brings…
OES News
Posted on May 10 2021May 7/21 Weekly Family Update
OES Virtual Book Fair
Posted on May 10 2021May 10 - 22 Order your books today!
Pizza Hot Lunch May 27th
Posted on May 7 2021ORDER FORM
At Home Learning
Posted on May 6 2021May 6, 2021 Greetings OES parents and guardians, To protect the health system and to stop the spike of Covid-19, the Government of Alberta has announced new restrictions that include moving all…
Education Week 2021!
Posted on May 3 2021It 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,…
20.21 April Newsletter
Posted on April 30 202120.21 April Newsletter
School Board Election 2021: Shaping the future of…
Posted on April 22 2021Are 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!
Posted on April 22 2021Your 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,…
2021-2022 School Calendar NGPS
Posted on April 22 20212021-2022 School Calendar NGPS
Hot Lunch Order Form
Posted on April 16 2021May 5th Hot Lunch Order Form
Positive Parenting Program
Posted on April 15 2021Happier families. Better relationships. Successful teenagers. It all starts here!
March 2021 Newsletter
Posted on March 26 2021OES News letter for March For a paper copy please contact the office at (780) 967 5209. Have a great break everyone!!!
Spring Break
Posted on March 24 2021No School Reminder There are no classes Monday, March 29 to Tuesday, April 6 for the spring break, Easter Monday and a Board Approved Non-Instructional Day. Classes resume for all NGPS students on Wednesday,…
Free Session for Youth Caregivers
Posted on March 10 2021Alberta Health Services, in collaboration with The Mental Health Foundation, is proud to offer FREE online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Check out the sessions offered…
Celebrating our Substitute Teachers!
Posted on March 8 2021Thank 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…
Planning for Student Success: share your feedback…
Posted on February 26 2021Your Voice Matters Northern Gateway Public Schools seeks your input as we plan for the 2021-22 school year and beyond. Your feedback as students, parents, staff and leaders is an important part of our…
Courage Video
Posted on February 26 2021
COVID-19 Daily Checklist
Posted on February 26 2021As of Thursday, February 18th, a revised COVID-19 Alberta Health Daily Checklist has been released. A copy is also attached to this post. Please remember this check needs to be done on a daily basis. …
March 2021 Student Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on February 25 2021March 2021 SPTI Information
Pink Shirt Day is Feb 24!
Posted on February 23 2021Pink Shirt Day is an anti-bullying movement that began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Since then, Pink Shirt Day has been recognized annually around…
Grade 5 Spotlight
Posted on February 22 2021Grade 5 Spotlight
Respect Video
Posted on February 1 2021
January 2021 Newsletter
Posted on January 28 2021OES January 2021 Newsletter For a paper copy, please contact the office at (780) 967 5209.
My Heroes of COVID-19
Posted on January 27 2021My Heroes of COVID-19 “Even as we grieved, we grew. Even as we hurt, we hoped. Even as we tire, we try.”~ Amanda Gorman I recently heard a radio story of a first grade teacher who was teaching her…
Staff Planning and Development Day
Posted on January 21 2021There will be no school on Friday, January 29, 2021 due to a Staff Planning and Development Day.
Return to In-Person Classes, January 11!
Posted on January 7 2021On 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,…
2020
NGPS Christmas Vacation and Return to Learning Schedule
Posted on December 17 2020CHRISTMAS 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…
I'll Be Home Christmas
Posted on December 17 2020Christmas has always felt magical and miraculous. After the stress and anxiety of the last ten months, we need the hope and peace of the Christmas Season more than ever before. Even if you’re not…
Merry Christmas!
Posted on December 16 2020Wishing 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…
November 2020 Newsletter
Posted on November 27 2020November 2020 Newsletter
Alberta Government announces new series of enhanced…
Posted on November 25 2020Alberta 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…
LEST WE FORGET
Posted on November 10 2020Remembrance 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…
Posted on November 10 2020Preparing 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…
OH CANADA, sung by adults across our great land!!
Posted on November 3 2020This post is in honour of Canadian Down Syndrome Society week, and the great land of Canada that we have the privilege to call OUR HOME!! O Canada Performance
WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
Posted on October 27 2020WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER Oh COVID-19, I am so tired of you. Sadly, we are not done yet, the battle continues and we need to find strength to endure. Living through this major historical event is…
Keeping Our Chidren Safe Online
Posted on September 29 2020KEEPING OUR CHILDREN SAFE ONLINE I have shared information about keeping children and youth safe online previously. However, with the increased reliance on technology during COVID-19, we could use an…
EVERY CHILD MATTERS: Phyllis Webstad and the story…
Posted on September 29 2020Orange Shirt Day began in 2013 to honour Residential School survivors and their families, to remember those children who didn't come home and to encourage and support awareness of the individual, family…
COVID-19 Information - Student illness STAY AT HOME…
Posted on September 18 2020This 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…
NON-MEDICAL FACE MASKS: WHY USE? WHAT TO CONSIDER?…
Posted on September 11 2020NGPS 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…
Normal, For right Now
Posted on August 31 2020NORMAL, FOR RIGHT NOWBack to school planning typically brings feelings of anxiety, fear, nervousness, and excitement.This year, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic and global uncertainty, these feelings…
Daily health screening required for all NGPS staff…
Posted on August 27 2020We 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! School starts next week!
Posted on August 24 2020Board 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
Posted on August 6 2020On 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…