For the first time in its history, the school board held its regular meeting in Calgary, at the Vista Virtual School campus. Highlights from the meeting include: Grade 9 Vista Virtual School student Tahir Natha spoke to the board about his experience serving on the Minister of Education’s Youth Council. Tahir was one of 32 students […]

Grades 6 and 9 students across the province have started writing Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). These standardized tests reflect the essentials that all Alberta students are expected to achieve, regardless of school choice or location. Challenged to improve Parents might recall that our division’s results from last year had room for improvement. Our teachers have […]

May 6th is Bus Driver Appreciation Day and we’re taking this opportunity to shine a light on our bus drivers. Today, we extend a huge thank you to each and every one of our drivers. We appreciate what you do, day in and day out to keep students safe. We encourage our students, staff and […]

Thank you to the Barrhead and Westlock Community Curling Clubs for supporting our school curling programs. We appreciate all they do including donating time for practice, providing coaches and believing in the sport of curling as a lifelong passion! Nominator Kerri-Lee Kostiw said, “The school curling programs at Barrhead Composite High School and R.F. Staples […]

Stephen is a contracted psychologist with Pembina Hills who is approachable, friendly, and is able to guide and direct both staff and parents in a very kind and gentle manner. Student Services Director Rob McGarva says, “Stephen works diligently to ensure that students receive the necessary services and supports. He is a very dedicated and […]

At their April 4th meeting, the school board approved a request from the Swan Hills Preschool Society to establish a school based Early Learning program for children ages 3-5 at Swan Hills School starting next year. This brings the number of PHPS Early Learning programs to seven: Busby School (B-PREP) Dunstable School (DEN) École Barrhead […]