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.

Board Happenings

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budget
22Jun

Rainy River District School Board passes balanced budget

At the June 22, 2021 Special Board Meeting, the Rainy River District School Board approved the 2021‐2022 balanced budget of $56,461,881....Read more... about Rainy River District School Board passes balanced budget
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Recognition of Service Awards
01Jun

RRDSB recognizes volunteers and employees

At its June 1, 2021 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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funding
20Apr

RRDSB receives $2,068,000 for facility upgrades

Rainy River District School Board has been allocated $2,068,000 for facility upgrades through the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream (CVRIS) to...Read more... about RRDSB receives $2,068,000 for facility upgrades
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Waking Up Ojibwe logo
20Apr

Anishinaabemodaa initiative forging ahead

Rainy River District School Board, Seven Generations Education Institute, and SayITFirst partnered to implement the Ojibwe Language Strategy Anishinaa...Read more... about Anishinaabemodaa initiative forging ahead
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Trustee picture
09Dec

RRDSB appoints new trustee

At a Special Board Meeting on December 8, 2020, the Rainy River District School Board appointed Carla Magisano to fill the vacant seat in the west end...Read more... about RRDSB appoints new trustee
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Raymond Roy Chair
02Dec

RRDSB re-elects Chair & 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 & Vice Chair
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Trustee vacancy
05Nov

Trustee vacancy

At its regular Board meeting on November 3, 2020, the Board accepted Trustee David Loewen’s letter of resignation and declared the Trustee seat vacant...Read more... about Trustee vacancy
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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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What's Happening in Our Schools

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Summer Learning Program flyer
03May

Summer Learning Program

The Rainy River District School Board will offer a Summer Learning Program online for students in Grade 1 to Grade 8 from June 28 - July 19, 2021. Pr...Read more... about Summer Learning Program
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Budget consultation question
29Mar

2021-22 Budget Consultation

Parents/guardians of students within the Rainy River District School Board, please join us in a ThoughtExchange to share your thoughts about budget pr...Read more... about 2021-22 Budget Consultation
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What topics could we provide information on to help you support your child’s learning and well-being?
08Feb

Feedback wanted on topics to help parents

We want to hear your ideas on what topics RRDSB could provide information on to help you support your child’s learning and well-being? Join us in this...Read more... about Feedback wanted on topics to help parents
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MPP Greg Rickford
03Dec

MPP Rickford Announces New K-12 School in Rainy River

Greg Rickford, MPP for Kenora–Rainy River, on behalf of Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education, announced Ministry of Education Capital Priorities and C...Read more... about MPP Rickford Announces New K-12 School in Rainy River
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Atikokan K-12 school
04Nov

RRDSB awards construction contract for Atikokan K-12 School

At its November 3, 2020 regular Board meeting, the Rainy River District School Board awarded the construction contract for the Atikokan K-12 School, C...Read more... about RRDSB awards construction contract for Atikokan K-12 School
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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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The schools in Rainy River District School Board received energy efficiency upgrades funded in part by the Government of Canada.

Climate Action Incentive Fund

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