Photo Above – Pembina North Community School students sang Christmas carols at the Smithfield and Pembina Lodges in Westlock. Throughout the year, our schools have a tradition of giving to those in need. Here is a snapshot of some of the things our schools take part in. Barrhead Composite High School – Junior and Senior high students […]

Each year, the provincial government gives each school board a report card describing how it performed on 16 key measures. A school board’s results are based on surveys of students, parents and teachers; how students perform on Provincial Achievement Tests and Provincial Diploma Exams; how many students drop out; how many students complete high school […]

Earlier this fall, the school board discussed revising the criteria for the division Student Citizenship Award, including eliminating the academic requirement. To help guide their decision, the board used an online platform called Thoughtexchange to ask parents, school councils, students, principals, staff and community members this question: As we re-examine our Division Citizenship Awards, what are […]

All year we have been posting stories to help explain the school year calendar. This month’s story is one of that series. While the positioning of Christmas Break is less mysterious than some of our other dates, we asked Assistant Superintendent Mark Thiesen to tell us a little about this break. Despite the obvious, placing […]

Parent volunteer Jessica Stevens shares her passion for Physical Education with the students at Eleanor Hall School. Last year Jessica was instrumental in implementing the school’s archery program, the after-school running club, as well as creating a three-day summer volleyball and basketball camp for students in Grades 2-6. The time and effort she contributes to the […]

Kyle Laughy, teacher at Eleanor Hall School, is referred to as the ‘glue guy’ by fellow co-worker Chris Lantz. Why? Chris says, “Well as any sports fan knows, every team needs a ‘glue guy’- someone who holds the team together and keeps the focus on the goal ahead.”  Kyle is that guy at Eleanor Hall […]