Back to School 2023-2024
As we welcome students to the 2023-2024 school year, we want to share all the information that is important for parents and students as they plan to return to school. On behalf of all staff, we wish you and your family all the best for the coming school year. Our division’s motto is Together we learn.
Key Dates 2023-2024
First day of school – Aug 30
Fall Break – Nov 6-9
Christmas Break – Dec 25 – Jan 5
Teachers’ Convention – Feb 8 – 9
Spring break – Mar 25 – 28
No school – Sept 15, Sept 29, Oct 9, Nov 10, Feb 2, Feb 19, Mar 1, Mar 15, Mar 29, Apr 1, Apr 19, May 20, June 7
Last day of school – June 27
Alternate Operational Days* – varies per school with Alternate Calendars
Division calendar 2023-2024 School calendars 2023-2024
| School | Dates school will be open for registration | School office hours (during August for registration) |
|---|---|---|
| Barrhead Composite High School | August 24-25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Busby School | August 21-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Dunstable School | August 28 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| École Barrhead Elementary School | August 21-25 August 28 (Open House) August 29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 11:00a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| École Westlock Elementary School | August 25 August 28 August 29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Eleanor Hall School (Clyde) | August 21-24 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Fort Assiniboine School | August 22-24 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Neerlandia Public Christian School | August 22-25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Pembina North Community School (Dapp) | August 28-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| R.F. Staples Secondary School (Westlock) | August 24-25 & 28-29 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Swan Hills School | August 21-25 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Vista Virtual School | Continuous | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Mon-Fri) |
School Supply Lists
- Barrhead Composite High School
- École Barrhead Elementary School
- Busby School
- Dunstable School
- Eleanor Hall School
- Fort Assiniboine School
- Neerlandia Public Christian School
- Pembina North Community School
- R.F. Staples Secondary School
- Swan Hills School
- École Westlock Elementary School
New to Pembina Hills?
If you are new to Pembina Hills, you can register your child through our online registration system. Visit our Student Registration page for instructions.
Online Registration, Permission Forms, Fees and Payments
Our school division handles registrations, permission forms, busing forms, fees and payments online through PowerSchool. If you do not already have a PowerSchool parent account, contact your child’s school office to have them create one.
Once logged in to PowerSchool:
- Fees, Payments & Forms can be accessed by selecting Payments, Consent & Transp Forms in the main menu on the left side of the screen.
- Registration Forms can be accessed by selecting New Registration & Enrollment Verification in the main menu on the left side of the screen.
The annual Student Enrollment Verification form and the required permission forms for all returning students will be sent to parents within the first few days of school.
For help with PowerSchool, visit our Powerschool for parents webpage.
Busing
See the Transportation page for information on how to submit Transportation Forms and pay fees online. If you have questions, contact the Transportation Office at troffice@pembinahills.ca or 780-674-8510.
Meet the Bus – events in August
Our Transportation Department is offering two Meet the Bus events for our newest passengers! Kindergarten students (and their parents) are welcome to check out the bus, learn the rules and go for a ride! No registration is needed.
- École Barrhead Elementary School
10:00 a.m. August 15, 2023
In the bus lane behind the school - École Westlock Elementary School
10:00 a.m. August 16, 2023
In the bus lane beside the school