New School in Penhold

The Latest News
February 8, 2012 - News Release - The Chinook's Edge Board of Education passed a motion to formally designate the new school in Penhold as a Grades 7-12 school when it opens in September 2014.  

November 7, 2011 - Public Forum in Penhold - We'd like to thank the 100 parents and community members who attended our Public Forum for the New School in Penhold on November 7.  Please click on the link for photos and for information that was presented Monday night.

Background Information
On May 26, 2011, the Alberta government announced funding for a new school in Penhold. We are excited about this news and are beginning to collaborate with students, parents, community members, and staff as we plan for the school’s opening.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q - When will the new school in Penhold open?
A - At this point, the school is scheduled to open in September of 2014.

Q - Where will the new school be built?
A - The school will be built adjacent to the new Penhold Regional Multiplex.

Q - How does this opening affect River Glen School?
A - River Glen School will continue to offer great programs until the new school in Penhold is ready to open. At that time, we will work closely with parents as we transition River Glen students to other schools in Chinook’s Edge School Division. The River Glen buildings and property will be transferred to Alberta Education as part of an agreement with our Division.

Q - What grade configuration will the new school in Penhold have when it opens?
A - The Chinook’s Edge Board of Education passed a motion to formally designate the new school in Penhold as a Grades 7-12 school when it opens in September 2014. See February 8, 2012 Media Release.
  
Parental and Community Input 
We are collaborating with parents and members of the public through telephone conversations, email, and a public forum held on November 7.  

If you would like to provide further input, please call Ray Hoppins at 403-227-7071 or toll free at 1-800-561-9229.
You can also email him at rhoppins@chinooksedge.ab.ca .

Thank you for helping us plan for our new school in Penhold!
 
 
Past Announcements
October 2010 Announcement - Board Accepts Consultants Recommendation for Penhold 
May 2011 Announcement - A New School in Penhold! 
February 2012 Announdement - Trustees approve configuration of Grades 7-12 for new school in Penhold
 
Quick Links
Town of Penhold 
Penhold Regional Multiplex