Robert Smith is a grade 6 teacher at Barrhead Elementary School. He is more than a teacher; he is a catalyst for learning, a beacon of positivity and a mentor. His infectious enthusiasm and innovative teaching methods have transformed the classroom into a vibrant hub of creativity and critical thinking. From launching handmade rockets to […]
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Michelle Savoie receives the Exemplary Teacher Award
February 5th, 2025Michelle Savoie is a junior high teacher at Eleanor Hall School. As a Science teacher, Ms. Savoie excels at encouraging independent, creative, and critical thinking. Her lessons are designed to promote exploration, hypothesis development, and scientific exploration through guided inquiry and engaging experiments. Through project-based learning and thought-provoking questions, she fosters creativity and challenges students […]
Read more more2025-2026 Early Learning Applications are now open!
January 20th, 2025Do you have preschool-aged children at home? Early Learning pre-kindergarten programs are available in many of our community schools, and we are taking applications for the 2025-2026 school year. Our inclusive programs are focused on 3- and 4-year-old children and provide opportunities for early intervention. What sets us apart? Each Early Learning program has a certified […]
Read more moreTate McNelly and Dave Sawatzky receive Exemplary Community Partner Awards
January 10th, 2025For over eight years, successful businessmen Tate McNelly and Dave Sawatzky have walked into Barrhead Composite High School (BCHS) classrooms as approachable mentors, dedicating themselves to the school’s Career and Life Management (CALM) program. Tate, with his warm demeanour and wealth of professional experience, would guide students through the nuances of a handshake, the power […]
Read more morePembina Hills not affected by PowerSchool cybersecurity incident
January 9th, 2025Pembina Hills has been informed of a cybersecurity incident that impacted certain customers of PowerSchool, the company that provides our student information system. PowerSchool has determined that Pembina Hills School Division was NOT affected by this incident. PowerSchool has assured us that they are taking all of the necessary precautions to protect student data and […]
Read more moreDecember 18, 2024 Board Meeting News
December 30th, 2024Division Office ~ Board pushes Fort Assiniboine School Junior High enrolment review to fall of 2025 At the December 18, 2024 meeting, the board revisited the 2024-2025 Grade Configuration and School Closures Report first presented at the November 27 board meeting. The report indicates that the junior high school enrolments at Fort Assiniboine School have […]
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