Upcoming Events/What's New

PCAP 2007 Ontario Results April 2008
On April 28, 2008, EQAO will release the Pan-Canadian Assessment Program (PCAP), 2007: Ontario Reports for English- and French-language students. The results of this reading, mathematics and science assessment place the province’s students among the top performers in the country.

The Rainy River District School Board Celebrates Education Week April 2008
Education Week is an annual event celebrated by school boards and schools across the province. It is a time for students, teachers and parents to celebrate teaching excellence and student achievement. The theme for Education Week 2008 (April 28 - May 2) is Energizing Young Minds.

Spirit of Mandela Week Celebrations April 2008
Schools of the Rainy River District School Board celebrated Spirit of Mandela Week from April 21-25, 2008 and raised money for the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund.

Presentations by David Bouchard to Take Place in Fort Frances and Atikokan April 2008

The Rainy River District School Board and Seven Generations Education Institute present David Bouchard. He is British Columbia's best-selling author and most sought-after public speaker. Educators, parents, children, and members of the community are invited to this free presentation.

Employee Recognition Night March 2008

The evening is set aside to honour all retiring employees, employees who have attained 25 years of service with the Rainy River District School Board and recognition of our bus drivers and community volunteers.

Kindergarten Registation - Open House February 2008
Join us at your neighbourhood school on February 20 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to explore the classroom and meet the teacher.

Family Day at Rainy River District School Board February 2008
Monday, February 18, 2008 marks Ontario's Family Day statuatory holiday. Please be advised that all schools and the Board office will be closed on this day.

Home Reading Program Underway at Area Schools January 2008
The Pizza Box Home Reading Program, organized by Ed Cain, local literacy co-ordinator (jr. division), is getting underway at several schools within the Rainy River District School Board.

Nominate an Outstanding Educator November 2007
Premier's Awards For Teaching Excellence honour exceptional principals, teachers and support staff. Nominations will be accepted until January 28, 2008, and award recipients will be announced before the end of the school year.

SCAP Student has Top Business Plan Yet Again October 2007
It’s becoming somewhat of a tradition. For the fourth year in a row, a student from the Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program in Stratton has captured first place in the business plan competition for secondary students in the Kenora-Rainy River districts.

Atikokan has been bulbified October 2007
The OUTERS dedicate one day to community service each year and Project Porchlight was very lucky to have the opportunity to tap into their enthusiasm.

EQAO cites North Star School as a “Success Story” September 2007
A long-term focus on literacy is paying off at North Star School. And that was verified last week with the release of the results of the 2006-07 grade three and six testing programs of the Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO).

Ministry of Education abc 123 website September 2007
Parents play an important role in helping their children build a passion for reading. To assist parents of elementary school-aged students, the Ministry of Education launched the abc123 website located at www.Ontario.ca/abc123. The site features fun and practical tips for parents on how to get their children interested in reading, writing and math.

Back to an improved school September 2007
After a major overhaul to Rainy River High School’s heating system and the addition of air conditioning at a price tag of more than a million dollars, one would have thought that would be the end of improvements to the school for some time. But this summer saw the Rainy River District School Board invest approximately another $500,000 in the facility.

Local teacher helps improve education in the Caribbean August 2007
Although she’s heading back to the classroom next week to educate students at Robert Moore School here, Grade 8 teacher Dana Kosowick got her own lesson this summer after participating in “Project Overseas.”

Welcome Back August 2007
The Rainy River District School Board welcomes students, parents and staff to a new school year.

Student wins national award June 2007
Fort Frances High School student Carissa Copenace was in Ottawa June 21, 2007 to receive a role model award from the National Aboriginal Health Organization (NAHO).

Board Newsletter-Connecting with the Community June 2007

Informing you of some highlights from the 2006-2007 school year.

Education Week Art Show and Sale April 2007
April 30 – May 4th marks both Education Week in the Rainy River District School Board and the Crossroads School Art Show and Sale.

‘Folklore’ program to be revived here March 2007
Staff and parents at F.H. Huffman here are reviving the school’s “Folklore” reading program—and are looking for more volunteers to help make it a success.

Employee Recognition Night March 2007

The RRDSB Volunteer of the Year Award is a way to celebrate the important contributions of volunteers toward student success in Board schools. Nominations are encouraged and must be received by April 23, 2007.

Nominations Welcome for 2007 Bus Driver of the Year Award March 2007

Nominations are welcome from principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and peers with reasonable knowledge of a driver's job performance. Nominations must be received by April 23, 2007.

Premier's Awards for Teaching Excellence December 2006
The 2006-2007 Nomination Guidelines are now availalble. This is your opportunity to honour an outstanding educator in your community. If you know an extraordinary teacher, please submit your nomination by January 31, 2007.

Family and friends share special evening with RRHS students November 2006
Following a successful videoconference with a Canadian soldier in Afghanistan earlier this month as an educational tool, the Rainy River District School Board is offering the use of its equipment to the community as a Christmas gift.

Family and friends share special evening with RRHS students November 2006
Last Monday Rainy River High School’s grade 9 students hosted family and friends to the annual Portfolio Night.

Donald Young School students learn about giving to others November 2006
Students at Donald Young School in Emo are beginning the start of the Christmas season by learning about giving and sharing with others less fortunate than themselves through two particular programs—filling Christmas shoeboxes and collecting money for World Vision.

Board eyeing consolidation of Huffman, Robert Moore November 2006
With the Ministry of Education having designated three of its schools as potentially “prohibitive to repair” (PTR), the Rainy River District School Board is moving forward with the PTR process and will be submitting a business case to the ministry proposing the consolidation of Robert Moore and F.H. Huffman schools here.

Rainy River High School student Brandon Gough makes top 3% in North American essay contest November 2006
Rainy River High School grade 12 student Brandon Gough has made it to the top of the heap in a North American writing contest.

All Aboard for Safety August 2006
Kindergarten students within the district participated in First Rider Program, which was held on August 30, 2006 at Robert Moore School.

Welcome Back August 2006
The Rainy River District School Board welcomes students, parents and staff to a new school year.

First Rider Program August 2006

This fun learning experience for young first time school bus riders will take place on August 24.

Board Newsletter-Connecting with the Community June 2006

Informing you of some highlights from the 2005-2006 school year.

Education Week May 2006

From May 1 to May 5, 2006, schools of the Rainy River District School Board will celebrate the Ministry of Education’s annual “Education Week.” This year’s theme is “Making Every Student Count.”

Employee Recognition Night March 2006

The RRDSB Volunteer of the Year Award is a way to celebrate the important contributions of volunteers toward student success in Board schools. Nominations are encouraged and must be received by April 24, 2006.

Nominations Welcome for 2006 Bus Driver of the Year Award March 2006

Nominations are welcome from principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and peers with reasonable knowledge of a driver's job performance. Nominations must be received by April 24, 2006.

2006 OTIP Teaching Awards February 2006
This is the third year that the Ontario Teachers' Federation (OTF), along with the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP), has sponsored these teaching awards. There are three categories - Elementary Teacher, Secondary Teacher and Beginning Teacher for those in their first five years of practice. The award nomination process is entirely on line. Deadline for submissions is March 27, 2006.

Kindergarten Registration - Open House February 2006
Join us at your neighbourhood school on Wednesday, February 22 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to explore the classroom and meet the teacher.

Students eager about M*A*S*H opening January 2006
Local residents will be able to see all the hard work and effort of some of Fort Frances High School?s students tomorrow night (January 19) when Muskie Theatre?s production of ?M*A*S*H? opens.

RRHS students to offer free drama presentation Friday January 2006
If you like drama productions, then Rainy River High School?s Grade 10 drama class has a treat for you this Friday (January 20) and it is absolutely free!

Published poets December 2005
Two students at McCrosson-Tovell Elementary School in Bergland were recently published in a 2006 tourism magazine.

New Chair and Vice Chair elected December 2005
Rainy River District School Board Trustees nominated and elected the Chair and Vice Chair at the Board Meeting on December 6, 2005.

Prime Ministers' Awards for Teaching Excellence December 2005
The 2005-2006 Nomination Guidelines are now availalble. This is your opportunity to honour an outstanding educator in your community. Your nomination will give a teacher the chance to receive up to $5,000, national recognition and a certificate signed by the Prime Minister. Nomination deadline is January 20, 2006.

Student captures second in business contest November 2005
Friesen, 15, recently placed second in the northern regional section of the Ontario Secondary School Business Plan Competition for his business, ?Sunset Country Silviculture.?

J.W. Walker participates in Safe-Crossing Day October 2005
Safe Kids Canada and CN launched the Safe Crossing Program to raise awareness of safety at railway crossings.

Back to School August 2005
The Rainy River District School Board welcomes students, parents and staff to a new school year.

SCAP students submit award-winning business plans June 2005
Students from all high schools in the Rainy River, Kenora and Dryden area were invited by Northwest Business Center to submit business plans from which they would select the three best to receive cash prizes.

Board Newsletter-Connecting with the Community June 2005

Informing you of some highlights from the 2004-2005 school year.

Lincoln M. Alexander Awards April 2005
Every year since 1993, the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration and the Ministry of Education have presented the Lincoln M. Alexander Awards to honour young Ontarians who have demonstrated exemplary leadership in eliminating racial discrimination. Show your support for this awards program and take the opportunity to nominate a young person whom you believe is deserving of this honour.The deadline for completed nomination packages is no later than June 10, 2005.

First Time Provincial Dialogue Yields Student Dividends April 2005
The parties agreed that local contracts would be completed by June 1, 2005 and work-to-rule campaigns are lifted as of Monday, April 18. Link to this Ministry of Education press release.

Regional Science Fair Results April 2005
The Sunset Country Regional Science Fair took place on Saturday, April 9, 2005, with approximately 120 students, from grades 4-12, participating.

Employee Recognition Night April 2005

The evening is set aside to honour all retiring employees, employees who have attained 25 years of service with the Rainy River District School Board and recognition of our bus drivers and community volunteers.

Regional Science Fair April 2005
The Sunset Country Regional Science Fair will be held at Fort Frances High School on April 8 & 9.

Nominations Welcome for 2005 Volunteer of the Year Award March 2005

The RRDSB Volunteer of the Year Award is a way to celebrate the important contributions of volunteers toward student success in Board schools. Nominations are encouraged and must be received by April 25, 2005.

Nominations Welcome for 2005 Bus Driver of the Year Award March 2005

Nominations are welcome from principals, teachers, school staff, parents, students and peers with reasonable knowlege of a driver's job performance. Nominations must be received by April 25, 2005.

Notice to Parents March 2005
Elementary teacher work-to-rule

Kindergarten Registation - Open House February 2005
Join us at your neighbourhood school on February 24 between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to explore the classroom and meet the teacher.

OTIP Teaching Awards Open for 2005 February 2005
Do you have a colleague you think deserves to be recognized as an amazing teacher? Consider submitting a nomination for the Ontario Teachers Insurance Plan (OTIP) Teaching Awards 2005.

Nestor Falls School on CBC Radio with Singer, Rodney Brown January 2005
Nestor Falls School staff and students were overjoyed to take part in the Learning Through the Arts program recently with Rodney Brown, a singer-songwriter from Thunder Bay.

Upcoming Event - Pop Your Winter Blues January 2005

At Donald Young School on January 28, 2005, the Borderland Community Orchestra presents a fundraising Pops Concert and Silent Auction.

Celebrating Literacy Across Canada January 2005
On January 27, 2005, families across Canada will participate in Family Literacy Day, a national initiative created by ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation and supported financially by Honda Canada, to promote the importance of reading and learning as a family.

Smart Kids January 2005
On Monday, January 10, 2005, a half-hour assembly was held at Huffman School to launch the Smart Kids safety video for the Rainy River District.

Ontario Parent Council December 2004
The Minster of Education appointed 20 parents to the Parent Voice in Education Project on November 6, 2004. The mandate is to review parent involvement and provincial parent structures and to make recommendations to the Minister. The Project has now met twice and they are in the final stages of preparing their consultation plan.

Beyond the Basics December 2004
Highlights of some school events that took place in December including a drug awareness program at Robert Moore, performances by Rodney Brown, Megaconference VI and a pancake breakfast provided to Huffman students by Fort High students.

Donald Young School Gives Back to the Community December 2004
On December 8, students and parents of Donald Young School brought some Christmas cheer to the community.

December 9, 2004 - Megaconference VI December 2004
Presentations will be made by Atikokan High School and Robert Moore School at this global conference from a world of locations.

A SCAP Student's Success Story December 2004
Heidi Friesen, Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program Student, writes in her own words about the success she achieved with her submission to the Northwest Business Centre, Business Plan Competition.

Fire Safety Alert December 2004
An alert from the Fire Marshal of Ontario.

Code of Conduct November 2004
The Rainy River District School Board Code of Conduct sets clear standards of behaviour. It specifies the mandatory consequences for student actions that do not comply with these standards. The Board standards of behaviour apply not only to students, but also to all individuals involved in the school system. For future reference, this information is also located in the "Parent Resources" section of the RRDSB website.

Premier's Report - Getting Results for Ontario October 2004

The McGuinty government marked its first year in office by releasing Getting Results for Ontario, the first in a series of progress reports on its strategic plan to deliver success for students, better health and a strong economy.

News- Offical Opening of J.W. Walker School September 2004

Students, staff and community members celebrated the school's official opening on September 29.
Find all the latest Board news and news archives in the "News" section of the RRDSB website.

Steps to Resolve A Concern September 2004
Public accountability and accessibility remain areas of high priority at the Rainy River District School Board. It is recognized that differences of opinion and concerns may arise from time to time. This page outlines the steps to follow for the resolution of a concern. For future reference, this information is also located in the "Parent Resources" section of the RRDSB website.

Stop for the school bus September 2004
A reminder to motorists.

First Rider Program August 2004
This fun learning experience for young first time school bus riders will take place on August 26.

Literacy Tips for Parents August 2004
Help your child develop a love of reading.

Board Newsletter-Connecting with the Community July 2004

Informing you of some highlights from the 2003-2004 school year.

Summer Tips for Parents July 2004
Ways to keep your child learning all summer long.