We are happy to honour an individual whose spirit and dedication have become an integral part of the Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) community.  Long before the school day officially begins, Lillian Hnatko can be found volunteering her time to prepare breakfast bins, ensuring students at BCHS start their day nourished. Lillian also generously shares […]

Congratulations to the latest recipients of the Pembina Hills Citizenship Award from Vista Virtual School! Read about their awards: Sarah Armstrong David Minchin Koel Robinson Sahl Shafiq Austin Wilcox Read stories about all the Citizenship Award recipients.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]