Division Office ~ Key Policies Updated Trustee Code of Conduct Updates The Board has updated its Trustee Code of Conduct to align with new provincial legislation. These changes were required following the passage of Bill 51 (Education Amendment Act 2025) last spring. What’s Changed: Trustees can no longer be disqualified from the Board for breaching […]

The tentative agreement between the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) and the province has been rejected by ATA members. Teachers and school administrators from across the province cast ballots from September 27-29, 2025, resulting in 89.5% of votes in favour of rejecting the latest contract settlement offer. As a result, a strike is likely to begin […]

Pembina Hills, together with Careers Next Generation, was excited to once again offer a Career Camp this summer for students from across the division who were entering Grade 10 this fall. The five-day camp, held July 7–11, 2025, at R.F. Staples Secondary School in Westlock, gave students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare, welding, […]

The list of candidates who have filed nomination papers for the position of school board trustee in the 2025 Pembina Hills School Board Trustee Election is now official. Elections in East Ward 2 and West Ward 2 will be held on Monday, October 20, 2025. Voting information will be posted soon. Visit our Election 2025 […]

Tentative Agreement Reached between ATA and the Province A tentative agreement has been reached between the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) and the Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA). Both parties are now entering an expedited ratification process. ATA members will vote on the tentative agreement from September 27–29, 2025, with a final decision on ratification expected no […]

This week, from September 22-26, our schools are actively observing Truth and Reconciliation Week, a time for reflection, education, and meaningful action. It is a crucial time dedicated to understanding the lasting legacy of residential schools and committing to a future built on mutual respect and shared understanding. Our schools have planned a wide range […]