Division News

May 21, 2025 Board Meeting News

May 26th, 2025

Division Office ~ Pembina Hills School Division Board Approves Comprehensive Three-Year Education Plan Deputy Superintendent of Education Services Raime Drake presented the Three-Year Education Plan for 2025-2028, setting the direction for educational priorities for all schools in the division. The plan, developed through extensive community engagement, considers input from students, parents, staff, and municipal partners, […]

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Frank McCallum receives Exemplary Teacher Award

May 15th, 2025

We proudly honor Mr. Frank McCallum, an educator whose two decades of dedication have profoundly impacted our school division. Frank is a teacher and administrator at Vista Virtual School. Frank embodies an exemplary teacher, consistently going above and beyond to ensure every student realizes their full potential. He is deeply involved in all aspects of […]

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BCHS & RFS Students Shine at Skills Provincials

May 14th, 2025

The dedication and talent of students in Pembina Hills were on full display at the recent provincial skills competition on May 7-8, 2025 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, with students from R.F. Staples Secondary School (RFS) in Westlock and Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) competing. RFS sent a strong contingent of eight competitors, while BCHS […]

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Desiree Cote receives Exemplary Support Services Award

May 7th, 2025

Desiree embodies the heart and soul of exceptional educational support, consistently demonstrating dedication and compassion in all aspects of her work. As an Educational Assistant for the Early Learning Program at École Barrhead Elementary School, she possesses a remarkable ability to foster a sense of calm and confidence, creating a positive and reassuring environment for […]

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Michelle Rau receives Exemplary Teacher Award

May 2nd, 2025

With over two decades of dedicated service to Pembina Hills, Michelle has consistently exemplified the qualities of an outstanding educator and community member. Throughout her tenure, which includes impactful years at Jarvie School and the last ten at Pembina North Community School (PNCS), Michelle has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to her students, colleagues, and the […]

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Keeara King & Lisa Lawrence Receive Exemplary Parent Volunteer Awards

May 1st, 2025

Pembina Hills proudly recognizes Lisa Lawrence and Keeara King for their exceptional volunteer contributions and dedicated leadership in their roles in the Pembina North Community School School Council and Fundraising Associations.  Lisa and Keeara have consistently gone above and beyond, organizing a wide range of successful school activities like bingos, “Skate-a-Thons”, luncheons, and track meets […]

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