May 1st is Bus Driver Appreciation Day and we’re inviting students across the division to participate in a coloring contest. We have 4 different pictures available and students of all ages are welcome to participate. Students who ride the bus may share a special message for their bus driver. Students who do not ride the […]

The March 16th regular meeting was held at Regional Office in Barrhead.  Board approves capital plan priorities As part of the province’s annual budgeting process, school divisions are required to submit a list of capital projects for consideration. These projects can include new construction or modernization, and are considered alongside all of the province’s capital […]

The February 23rd regular board meeting was held at R.F. Staples Secondary School in Westlock. Thank you to the staff and students for welcoming the school board into your building for the day.  2022-2023 School Year Calendars Alberta Education mandates a minimum number of instructional hours for all students – 950 for elementary and junior […]

Here are a few images from Pink Shirt Day at our schools. Dunstable students also created this video:

Regional Office – Alternate days for Barrhead Comp and R.F. Staples junior high students Alberta Education requires schools to provide a minimum amount of instruction for students each year. High school students require 1,000 instructional hours, while Grades 1-9 students require at least 960 hours. Given scheduling considerations around busing and start/finish times for each […]

The school board recognizes students who make positive contributions to their school and community with Citizenship Awards. Congratulations to our latest recipient: Chance Foster—Grade 12 – R. F. Staples Secondary School Read stories about all the Citizenship Award recipients.