Division News

March 25, 2026 Board Meeting News

March 27th, 2026

Division Office ~ CASA Mental Health Classroom Coming to Pembina Hills The Pembina Hills Board of Trustees has approved a new mental health program that will bring specialized support directly into one of our schools. Starting in September 2026, a CASA Mental Health Classroom will open within the division as part of a partnership between […]

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BCHS Modernization Spring 2026 Update

March 23rd, 2026

Work continues on the modernization and right-sizing project of Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS). While Mother Nature has caused a few delays along the way, progress continues across the site—and it’s becoming more visible every day! Phase 1 Recap Phase One began in July 2025 and is expected to be completed in late spring 2026. […]

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Swan Hills School to Partially Reopen on Monday, March 23

March 20th, 2026

Updated 2026-03-23 7:35 a.m.: Thanks to the exceptional work by the restoration crews working at the school, Early Learning to grade 3 students will return to the school on Tuesday, March 24. [Original Message] Following significant windstorm damage and the temporary closure of Swan Hills School (SHS) on March 8, 2026, we are happy to share […]

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Learning Begins Here: Inside Our Early Learning Classrooms

March 17th, 2026

It’s just after the doors open, and the day is beginning in one of our Early Learning classrooms. Small boots are lined up by the door. Backpacks are carefully unzipped. A child pauses for a moment before proudly hanging up their coat — maybe on their own, maybe with a quick glance at a visual […]

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February 25, 2026 Board Meeting News

March 2nd, 2026

~Division Office Transportation Fees Updated for 2026–2027 At their February 25, 2026, meeting, the Board of Trustees approved updated transportation fees for the 2026–2027 school year.  In-Town Transportation The in-town transportation fee for students who are not eligible for provincial funding will increase from $200.00 to $280.00. This fee applies to students who live close […]

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Superintendent Recruitment Update

February 17th, 2026

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we are pleased to provide an update on our long-term leadership planning for the division. As we prepare for the retirement of our current Superintendent of Schools on August 31, 2026, trustees have prioritized a comprehensive recruitment process to identify our next leader. To lead this important work, […]

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