Recent changes to the Education Act (via Education Amendment Act, 2024) came into effect on September 1, 2025. These changes affect how schools respond when a student requests a change to their preferred name or pronouns, and how schools handle certain classroom topics.  What’s new? Under the new legislation, schools are required to: Notify parents […]

Our division was incredibly honoured to be presented with the 2025 Friend of Northern Lakes College Award on June 6, 2025, in Slave Lake. This recognition highlights the meaningful partnership and support between Pembina Hills School Division and Northern Lakes College in advancing post-secondary education in our region. From the Northern Lakes College website: “The […]

We are happy to share the news that the Town and Country Newspaper (Great West Media) has been awarded the Public School Boards’ Association of Alberta (PSBAA) Special Contribution to Public Education: Media Award! Reporter Sandy Doucet accepted the award on behalf of the newspaper during a surprise presentation at the June 25, 2025 Board […]

Division Office ~ Pembina Hills Students Experience Life-Changing Land-Based Learning Camp Nineteen Pembina Hills students and seven staff members participated in a transformative land-based learning camp from June 3-5, 2025, designed specifically to support Indigenous student success and cultural connection. Deputy Superintendent Raime Drake presented details of the impactful program to the school board, highlighting […]

Did you know? Pembina Hills School Division is home to a unique and enriching educational resource: a traditional Trapper’s Tent, lovingly accompanied by its special mascot, Willow Wâposh! This isn’t just any tent; it’s a vibrant symbol and representation of Métis culture and history. The Trapper’s Tent, which is built to scale but sized to […]

Pembina Hills School Division and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1661 are pleased to announce the successful ratification of a new four-year collective agreement, demonstrating both parties’ commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services for students. The agreement, which runs from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028, was reached through constructive negotiations that […]