School Board News

December 18, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division 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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November 27, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ Approval of Annual Education Results Report (AERR) School divisions are required to publish annual reports on performance measures, including surveys and student achievement.   The results discussed in the 2023-2024 report include an assessment of the division’s assurance results in student growth and achievement, teaching and leading, learning supports and governance. In each […]

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October 30, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ Board approves new policy – A Place for All, Policy 30 Pembina Hills has always prided itself on providing a safe and caring environment for all students. The belief that every student and staff member within the Division has the right to learn and work in spaces that promote equality, dignity and […]

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October 2, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ Approved in Principle:  Barrhead  Composite High School Portrait Photography trip to Vancouver Pembina Hills students gain enormous benefits from participating in a wide range of field trips and longer excursions. These trips are a chance for students to apply their knowledge outside of their classrooms and gain real-world experience applying their new […]

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September 4, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ Board Elects 2024/25 Chair and Vice Chair At the first board meeting of the 2024-2025 school year, the annual elections for the positions of Board Chair and Vice Chair were held. Trustee David Truckey was elected Board Chair, and Trustee Judy Lefebvre was elected Vice Chair.  Congratulations to both trustees! Resignation of […]

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June 19, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ Approved in Principle: Swan Hills School trip to Portugal and Spain in 2025 Pembina Hills encourages its students to participate in special events such as field trips, athletic competitions, music and drama festivals, tours and student exchanges, as these activities can significantly complement the educational program. While Field Trips, Excursions, National and […]

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May 22, 2024 Board Meeting News

Board reinstates Requested School transportation services All students residing within Pembina Hills School Division are designated to attend a specific school based on the location of their home.  Some families choose to attend a different school for religious or language reasons (known as a “School of Choice”), to access special education or for various reasons […]

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April 17, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ 2023-2024 Satisfaction Survey Results The Education Services department conducts an annual survey to monitor the perception of students (in grades 4-12), parents and staff relative to the outcomes identified in the division’s education plan.  The purpose of this survey is to assess the impact of strategies and to provide information for decision-makers […]

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March 20, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ 2024-2025 Transportation Fees Approved While the majority of Pembina Hills students are transported to and from school at no cost, certain transportation services are not covered by provincial funding and therefore, offered for a fee.  The Board reviews and approves these fees each year, and considers impacts to families as well as […]

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February 21, 2024 Board Meeting News

Division Office ~ 2024-25 Alternate School Year Calendars Approved Pembina Hills adopts a Division Calendar as a base for all schools.  This Division calendar establishes first and last days for students and dates for fall, winter and spring breaks. The minimum number of instructional hours mandated by Alberta Education and other operational and scheduling considerations […]

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