The third wave has impacted PHSD schools more broadly than at any other time during the school year. At the time of publishing this article, there are over a dozen active cases in which a Pembina Hills staff member or student has tested positive with COVID-19.  When these cases are identified, division and school administration […]

Karla Montgomery is the Department Head of Senior High Science at the Alberta Distance Learning Centre and has been with ADLC for over 6 years. Karla is committed to student success—her students know that she is always available for extra help and she spends many hours in online meetings with students. As a department head, […]

The April 14th board meeting was held at Regional Office in Barrhead. In this summary, read about: Board allocates additional $1.3 Million to Co-op Pool Board approves 2021-2022 Allocation Formula Board approves Strategic Priorities for 2021-2024 Education Plan Board sets Capital Plan Priorities Transportation Assurance Report Preschool and K-6 students to have priority for in-town busing […]

Small to moderate sized groups of students and staff from several PHSD schools have had to isolate at different times since mid March. In each case so far, our principals were informed directly and quickly by individuals or their families after receiving their positive results. This is the first link in the communication chain to […]

Andrea Robin is an Academic Counsellor at Vista Virtual School and has been with Pembina Hills for over 10 years. Andrea’s role as a counsellor reveals a caring, positive, and firm approach to student success and completion. She is sure to arrange a physical, face-to-face meeting with the student and their family when possible, doing […]

On March 29, 2021, Alberta Education revealed their Draft K-6 curriculum in a news release; Renewing focus on essential knowledge and skills. Even though most Pembina Hills School Division teachers and staff were on spring break at this time, the announcement drew considerable attention. Like others in the province, our educators have been anticipating an […]