Welcome to Rainy River District

Mission Statement

Together, we empower all students to believe in themselves, to achieve, and to dream.

OUR VISION
The Rainy River District School Board is an innovative community, nurturing hearts and minds, to build a foundation for tomorrow, today.

What's Happening in Our Schools

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Connected North
17Jun

Connected North@Home Adventures

Welcome to Connected North@Home Adventures! These FREE live adventures will engage our young adventurers to ​connect, explore and create while at home...Read more... about Connected North@Home Adventures
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Thought Exchange
05Jun

Feedback wanted on return to school

We want to hear your ideas on what the RRDSB should consider in order for students, parents/guardians, and staff to feel safe and supported as we plan...Read more... about Feedback wanted on return to school
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Summer Learning
04Jun

Summer Learning Program

The Rainy River District School Board will offer a Summer Learning Program online for students in SK (Kindergarten Year 2) to Grade 5 from August 10-2...Read more... about Summer Learning Program
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09Jan

RRDSB Statement regarding EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment

Yesterday, the Minister of Education announced that the decision with respect to the administration of the EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment for Semester O...Read more... about RRDSB Statement regarding EQAO Grade 9 Math Assessment
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Co-op Display Day
11Dec

Co-op Display Day at FFHS

Fort High students showed their classmates and teachers the work they’ve been doing at their coop placements during “Co-op Display Day” on Dec. 5....Read more... about Co-op Display Day at FFHS
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SP100
20Nov

FFHS students tackle firefighting program

For the past few months, some students at Fort Frances High School have been taking part in a unique learning experience designed to give them valuabl...Read more... about FFHS students tackle firefighting program
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Contest winners
15Nov

School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners 2019

School Bus Safety Week was October 21st to 25th. To promote school bus safety, the Rainy River District Transportation Services Consortium held its an...Read more... about School Bus Safety Poster Contest Winners 2019
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Student Travel Scholarship
08Nov

Student Travel Scholarship application process now open

The Student Travel Scholarship is designed to give high school students the opportunity to travel to a developing country to learn first-hand about th...Read more... about Student Travel Scholarship application process now open
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MPP Greg Rickford Speaking
01Nov

New child care rooms approved for RRDSB

Ontario has approved the tendering of two new child care projects to make high-quality child care easier to access for families in Northern Ontario. T...Read more... about New child care rooms approved for RRDSB
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Cardboard boat races
30Oct

FFHS students tackle cardboard boat challenge

A handful of students from Fort Frances High School took part in a unique competition last week. Eight Grade 7 students from Angela Petsnick's science...Read more... about FFHS students tackle cardboard boat challenge
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Play practice
23Oct

FFHS play aims to scare audiences silly

Fort Frances High School will be presenting “Scared Silly" Oct. 24-26 at the Townshend Theatre. The fall play is a spooky and funny collection of nine...Read more... about FFHS play aims to scare audiences silly
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Cafeteria open
15Oct

Cafeteria open once again at FFHS

Fort Frances High School (FFHS) administration is pleased that students there are once again able to purchase healthy lunches from the cafeteria, whic...Read more... about Cafeteria open once again at FFHS
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Board Happenings

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budget
18Aug

RRDSB passes balanced budget

At the August 18, 2020 Special Board Meeting, the Rainy River District School Board approved the 2020‐2021 balanced budget of $54,556,282, with a draw...Read more... about RRDSB passes balanced budget
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Atikokan
04Aug

Capital projects moving forward

The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that we have received approval from the Ministry of Education on three of our projects an...Read more... about Capital projects moving forward
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reach agreement
29Jul

Rainy River District School Board and ETFO Permanent Teachers reach tentative agreement

On July 8, 2020, the Rainy River District School Board reached a tentative agreement at the local level with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of On...Read more... about Rainy River District School Board and ETFO Permanent Teachers reach tentative agreement
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Connected North
09Jun

Connected North Announces Partnership with New Gold Inc. and Rainy River District School Board

Lessons in art, science, math and music have been more easily accessible thanks to Connected North, a program run by Canadian charity TakingITGlobal. ...Read more... about Connected North Announces Partnership with New Gold Inc. and Rainy River District School Board
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Recognition of Services certificate
02Jun

RRDSB recognizes volunteers and employees

At its June 2, 2020 regular Board meeting, which was held remotely, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition ...Read more... about RRDSB recognizes volunteers and employees
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Online
27May

Online registration now available for 2020-21 school year

The Rainy River District School Board is now accepting registrations for the 2020-21 school year online at www.rrdsb-registration.com. While schools ...Read more... about Online registration now available for 2020-21 school year
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Connected North@Home schedule
23Apr

Virtual learning opportunities for K-12 students during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lessons in art, science, math and music have been more easily accessible thanks to Connected North, a program run by Canadian charity TakingITGlobal. ...Read more... about Virtual learning opportunities for K-12 students during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Raymond roy Chair
04Dec

RRDSB re-elects Chair and Vice Chair

The Rainy River District School Board is pleased to announce that elections for the office of Chair and Vice Chair were held at the Board Meeting on D...Read more... about RRDSB re-elects Chair and Vice Chair
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Sigmund Brouwer author
13Nov

Canadian author helps to promote writing skills

Students at the Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) are getting a rather unique learning experience this year. Following a visit from author Sig...Read more... about Canadian author helps to promote writing skills
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EAQO results
25Sep

RRDSB announces 2018-2019 EQAO results

The 2018-2019 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released. School and system leaders of the Rainy River District Sch...Read more... about RRDSB announces 2018-2019 EQAO results
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RRHS
04Sep

RRDSB to apply for funding for a new K-12 school in Rainy River

Prior to its September 3, 2019 regular Board meeting, trustees and administration of the Rainy River District School Board met in-camera to receive a ...Read more... about RRDSB to apply for funding for a new K-12 school in Rainy River
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Student Trustees
04Sep

Two Student Trustees for RRDSB

The Rainy River District School Board now has two student trustees instead of just one. Bjorn Van Der Loo and Olivia Kreger, the two new student trust...Read more... about Two Student Trustees for RRDSB
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