The School Board recognizes students who make positive contributions to their school and community with Citizenship Awards. Congratulations to two former Vista Virtual School students, our latest award recipients: Nick Robinson—Grade 12 Rachel Stewart—Grade 12 Read stories about all the Citizenship Award recipients.

Pembina North Community School (PNCS) held a Toonie Drive during the month of October, setting out to raise funds for the Westlock and District Food Bank. Students and families collected an impressive $4727.85 in donations. As an added challenge, the top three contributing classes got to Pie A Teacher on October 31. The top three classes, grades […]

Regional Office ~  International trips for BCHS & R.F. Staples Students Approved The Board approved, in principle, two international trips for Barrhead Composite High School and R.F. Staples Secondary School students.  Due to a scheduling issue, the previously approved Barrhead Composite High School trip planned for spring break 2023 will now include Paris, Riviera and […]

It is illegal and dangerous to pass a school bus when the red lights are flashing. However, these “fly-bys” continue to be a problem for school buses in the division.  This year, the division is piloting the use of stop sign arm extensions on school buses aimed directly at reducing, if not eliminating, fly-by incidents. […]

October 16 – 22 is School Bus Safety Week and we are taking the opportunity to remind everyone about bus safety practices and some of the related traffic laws. Our students participate in exercises throughout the year including evacuation drills and safe loading and unloading practices. We ask parents to remind their children to be […]

Earlier this week, the Pembina Hills Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Borgfjord had the opportunity to visit a few schools in the division. Barrhead Composite High School & Barrhead Outreach Principal Slade Sekulich provided a tour of both the Barrhead Composite High School and Barrhead Outreach on Wednesday, October 12, showcasing important and unique […]