Division News

Gillian Bourgeois Receives Exemplary Teacher Award

December 11th, 2023

Gillian Bourgeois has been teaching at École Barrhead Elementary School for almost 8 years and is currently teaching both English and French Kindergarten.  Gillian is a gentle, kind and caring teacher who spends a tremendous amount of time and energy on how to best support the learning needs of all of her students. She incorporates […]

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BCHS Modernization & Right-Sizing Project Begins

December 6th, 2023

Pembina Hills is pleased to announce that the plans for the Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) Modernization and Right-sizing project have begun. The project is the top priority on the School Board’s three-year capital plan.  The intent of this modernization is to retain the school’s large CTS and drama spaces; utilize one gym as an […]

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Attend a Christmas concert at one of our schools

December 4th, 2023

Celebrate the Christmas season by attending a concert or assembly at your community school! Students have begun rehearsing, sets and costumes are being designed and spirits are high! Many schools will also have donation bins set up for various causes at their concerts. Barrhead Composite High School – Band Concert December 11, 6:30 p.m. Admission […]

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November 22, 2023 Board Meeting News

November 24th, 2023

Division Office ~ Approval of Audited Financial Statements All publicly-funded organizations in Alberta are required to publish annual financial statements which are audited by a professional accountant. The Board approved the financial statements for Pembina Hills School Division for the year ended August 31, 2023 and received a report from the division’s auditor.   Pembina Hills […]

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Board of Trustees Accepts Resignation of Superintendent

November 23rd, 2023

The Board of Trustees has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Michael Borgfjord, effective May 31, 2024 (or earlier upon mutual agreement). He has accepted the Superintendent position at Black Gold School Division.  Mr. Borgfjord has served as Superintendent of Schools for the Pembina Hills School Division since September 2021. He has made many contributions to […]

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Board visits Dunstable and Busby Schools

November 22nd, 2023

The Board of Trustees and Superintendent Michael Borgfjord went on the road Wednesday, November 15 with the first stop at Dunstable School. Principal Dale Erickson met with trustees, providing a brief update about the school. Erickson spoke of the value of the Inclusive Education Lead Teacher (IELT), who attends the school once per week this […]

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