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 […]

~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 […]

~Division Office Board Approves 2026-2027 School Year Calendar The Board of Trustees has approved the 2026-2027 School Year Calendar following extensive consultation with parents, staff, and school councils. The calendar includes 183 instructional days for elementary and junior high students and 184 days for high school students, with 195 operational days for staff. Based on […]

~Division Office Board Approves 2025-2026 School Calendar Adjustment At their November 26, 2025, meeting, the Pembina Hills Board of Trustees approved an amendment to the 2025–2026 school calendar. The non-instructional day originally scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, has been removed for all community school students and will now be a regular school day. To […]

Division Office ~ The new Pembina Hills School Division Board of Trustees were sworn in at their first board meeting of the new term on October 29, 2025. The board conducted its first order of business as part of their Organizational Meeting for 2025-2026, electing Trustee Victoria Kane to serve as Board Chair, and Judy […]

Division Office ~ Key Policies Updated Trustee Code of Conduct Updates The Board has updated its Trustee Code of Conduct to align with new provincial legislation. These changes were required following the passage of Bill 51 (Education Amendment Act 2025) last spring. What’s Changed: Trustees can no longer be disqualified from the Board for breaching […]

Division Office ~ Board Work Plan Approved The Board has approved its 2025-2026 Work Plan—a roadmap that outlines priorities, key meeting dates, important decisions, and community events for the year ahead. This plan is an important resource that helps the Board stay focused, organized, and connected with our school communities. Grant Funding Update After the […]

Division Office ~ Pembina Hills Students Experience Life-Changing Land-Based Learning Camp Nineteen Pembina Hills students and seven staff members participated in a transformative land-based learning camp from June 3-5, 2025, designed specifically to support Indigenous student success and cultural connection. Deputy Superintendent Raime Drake presented details of the impactful program to the school board, highlighting […]

Pembina Hills School Division and the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1661 are pleased to announce the successful ratification of a new four-year collective agreement, demonstrating both parties’ commitment to maintaining uninterrupted services for students. The agreement, which runs from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2028, was reached through constructive negotiations that […]

Division Office ~ Pembina Hills School Division Board Approves Comprehensive Three-Year Education Plan Deputy Superintendent of Education Services Raime Drake presented the Three-Year Education Plan for 2025-2028, setting the direction for educational priorities for all schools in the division. The plan, developed through extensive community engagement, considers input from students, parents, staff, and municipal partners, […]