Penhold offers Pre-kindergarten to Grade 12 in three schools which fall under the Chinook’s Edge School Division. Chinook’s Edge is one of the largest school divisions in the province, serving over 11,000 students in 43 Central Alberta schools between Calgary and Red Deer.
Vision: Chinook's Edge School Division will be universally recognized as a collaborative learning community where learning is personalized for all students to achieve success as compassionate and innovative global citizens.
Mission: Chinook's Edge School Division will engage every student in meaningful learning by challenging, encouraging and believing in them.
School Trustee Ward 2 – Penhold / Poplar Ridge / Gasoline Alley:
Sherry Cooper - scooper@cesd73.ca
Jessie Duncan Elementary School
Built in 1984 and named after the first teacher at Penhold School, Jessie Duncan Elementary School is learning community serving approximately 300 students from Pre-Kindergarten through grade 3.
Jessie Duncan Elementary School
104 Newton Drive
403-886-2233
Penhold Elementary School
Penhold Elementary School is a grade 4-6 school with a student population of approximately 230 students. They pride themselves on having strong communication between families and communities to benefit the development of each student academically, socially, emotionally and physically.
Penhold Elementary School
1500 Fleming Ave
Penhold, AB
403-886-4390
Penhold Crossing Secondary School
Penhold Crossing Secondary School is a unique ‘P3’ partnership with the Province of Alberta, the Town of Penhold, and Chinook’s Edge. It is adjacent to the Penhold Multiplex, which provides the school community with access to the newly constructed arena, gym and community library. It is a grade 7 - 12 school with a student population of approximately 350 students.
Penhold Crossing Secondary School
1B Waskasoo Ave
Penhold, AB
403-886-8604
Penhold Waskasoo Middle School (under construction)
Penhold Waskasoo Middle School is now under construction on Waskasoo Avenue with a planed opening of Sept. 2025