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School Board Election Workers Needed!

Posted on Sep. 3, 2025

Work the Election! The 2025 Alberta School Board Election takes place on Monday, October 20, 2025. NGPS is now accepting applications for various roles for advance voting and election day poll workers.…

Notice of Nomination Day - Board Election

Posted on Sep. 2, 2025

2025 is an election year for school boards in Alberta. The election for Alberta School Board Trustees takes place on Monday, October 20, 2025. Notice of Nomination Day LOCAL JURISDICTION: The Northern…

Leanna Feser named Principal of Elmer Elson

Posted on May. 12, 2025

Northern Gateway Public Schools is pleased to announce that Leanna Feser has accepted the position of Principal at Elmer Elson Elementary School (EEE), effective immediately. Mrs. Feser has served as…

Kindergarten 2025-2026 Open House

Posted on Mar. 11, 2025

Join us at EEE on Thursday, April 3rd at 7:00 PM for our Kindergarten open house and registration!  Please bring your child's birth certificate and proof of physical address for quick, easy registration. 

Let Kindness Grow!

Posted on Feb. 27, 2025

On February 26, 2025, EEE pledged to put a stop to bullying and to Let Kindness Grow! Students and staff took part in an uplifting assembly and then got together with their buddy classes to create a stunning…

I Read Canadian 2025

Posted on Feb. 20, 2025

Staff and students celebrated Canadian literature on I Read Canadian Day. This national day of celebration, dedicated to 'reading Canadian', inspired us to read literature by Canadian authors and illustrators.

The Good Ol' Hockey Game

Posted on Feb. 4, 2025

Special thanks to the parents, community members, students, and staff who made the 2025 Staff vs. Sixers Hockey Game a roaring success. Congratulations to Kenny Jacobson for taking home $395 in the 50/50…

Welcome Joan Marie Galat!

Posted on Feb. 4, 2025

Elmer Elson welcomed Canadian author Joan Marie Galat who is the author of many children's science books. She is often called the star-lady because of her astronomy titles and interest in everything outer…

NGPS not affected by PowerSchool breach

Posted on Jan. 9, 2025

Northern Gateway Public Schools was not affected by the recent PowerSchool breach due to extensive, additional security controls the Division has in place. These additional measures prevented student…

Merry Christmas EEE!

Posted on Jan. 7, 2025

We love celebrating traditions at EEE and the annual Christmas Dinner was a perfect way to kick-off the holiday season. We are grateful for the many volunteers who helped cook the turkeys and potatoes,…

2024

School Bus Transportation and Winter Weather Conditions

Posted on Nov. 18, 2024

Preparing for cooler temperatures! The weather continues to hold, but with our first brush of snow, families are reminded to dress warmly and prepare for Winter busing conditions. To Run or Not to Run?…

Congratulations to our Student Council Executive!

Posted on Oct. 30, 2024

The grade 4-6 students voted to elect 4 members of our Student council Executive: Cougar D for President, Cohen T for Vice President, Hadley W for Treasurer, and Taylor L for Secretary. Congratulations…