Busby School student Tynne Arcand has received an Honourable Mention certificate for the 2026 Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award, presented by the Alberta School Boards Association in recognition of her leadership, perseverance, kindness, and pride in her Indigenous culture and heritage. A Grade 5 student at Busby School, Tynne is recognized as a caring and […]

To close out Mental Health Week, our school division is taking the opportunity to share resources and information that support student mental health and well-being. Mental Health Week is an important reminder that conversations about mental health matter, and that awareness, connection, and support can make a meaningful difference for children and youth.  While conversations […]

Division Office ~ Pembina Hills Schools Score High in Annual Satisfaction Survey Pembina Hills School Division has released the results of its 2025–2026 annual satisfaction survey, completed in early February by students, staff, and parents across the division. Overall results are strong, with several measures reaching multi-year highs. More than 1,700 students, 239 staff members, […]

The Board of Trustees of Pembina Hills School Division is pleased to announce the appointment of Raime Drake as the Division’s next Superintendent of Schools/CEO, effective September 1, 2026. Following a rigorous recruitment process—defined by extensive interviews and school leadership consultation—the Board sought a leader capable of operationalizing its long-term vision while continuing to build […]

The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) has recognized one of our students with a prestigious provincial honour, celebrating leadership, resilience, and a deep commitment to culture and community. R.F. Staples School student Dennis McDonald is among 12 students across Alberta selected to receive the 2026 ASBA Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Award, chosen from more than […]

Students in Mrs. Anne-Marie Tyrell’s Grade 2A class at École Barrhead Elementary School (BES) are celebrating an exciting musical achievement after being recommended to represent their school and community at the provincial level following their performance in the Barrhead Rotary Music Festival in March. The young performers impressed the adjudicator with their enthusiastic and polished […]