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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FFHS walkout
10Apr

District students protest cuts

Students from Fort High and Rainy River recently took a stand for their education....Read more... about District students protest cuts
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Author Sigmund Brouwer
03Apr

Author visits Crossroads

Crossroads School students ended out last week both inspired and motivated to become better writers....Read more... about Author visits Crossroads
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Robotics team
01Apr

Voyageur Robotics team returns from competition

The Voyageur Robotics team came back from the district competition at York University fired up … to say the least....Read more... about Voyageur Robotics team returns from competition
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Science Fair Winners
30Mar

Local students among top at Regional Science Fair

Michael Redford (FFHS) and Tatum Ronmark (RMS) finished second and third, respectively, in the Sunset Country Regional Science Fair on March 30, 2019....Read more... about Local students among top at Regional Science Fair
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Science Fair at North Star
25Mar

Revived science fair a hit at North Star

Seven Grade 5 and 6 students at North Star Community School accepted the challenge of participating in the school's first science fair in many years. ...Read more... about Revived science fair a hit at North Star
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Robert Moore School
27Feb

RMS Grade 7/8s may go to FFHS

Grades 7 and 8 students from Robert Moore School could be moving into Fort Frances High School this September. ...Read more... about RMS Grade 7/8s may go to FFHS
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Builders Club
27Feb

Builders Club back at Robert Moore

The student-run Builders Club has returned to Robert Moore School earlier this year after a lengthy hiatus and is ready to make its community a better...Read more... about Builders Club back at Robert Moore
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Atikokan High School
11Feb

K-12 school on track for September 2020 opening

The Rainy River District School Board released the latest update on the Atikokan K-12 school project last week. ...Read more... about K-12 school on track for September 2020 opening
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Dave Small sends updates from the jungle
30Jan

Student get a close up look at life in the jungle

At the beginning of the year, SCAP teacher Wilma Kooistra brought in Dave Small to speak with her class. He’s been working with Free Burma Rangers for...Read more... about Student get a close up look at life in the jungle
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Muskie logo
30Jan

House Groups launched at FFHS

A fun idea has returned to Fort Frances High School to boost morale and build community, as well as help students develop a sense of belonging and “Mu...Read more... about House Groups launched at FFHS
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E-cigarettes
28Jan

AHS students learn about e-cigarettes

Just because it's less harmful than smoking doesn't mean it is harmless. That was the central message in a discussion about vaping at Atikokan High sc...Read more... about AHS students learn about e-cigarettes
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MicroWorlds Jr. in Ojibwe
17Jan

MicroWorlds Jr. available in Ojibwe

Canadian students can now develop their computational thinking skills while reinforcing their knowledge of the Ojibwe language, thanks to a new Ojibwe...Read more... about MicroWorlds Jr. available in Ojibwe
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Board Happenings

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Attendance Zone Review
11Apr

Board gathers input on Grade 7/8 student move

The Rainy River District School Board (RRDSB) is currently in the process of determining whether or not the Grade 7 and 8 students from Robert Moore s...Read more... about Board gathers input on Grade 7/8 student move
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Video Game addiction
10Apr

Parents get educated on gaming addiction

How much is too much when it comes to time spent playing video games?...Read more... about Parents get educated on gaming addiction
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Ojibwe Language Strategy Launch
10Apr

Ojibwe Language Strategy Launched

Rainy River District School Board, Seven Generations Education...Read more... about Ojibwe Language Strategy Launched
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Bus Driver Award
29Mar

Nominations now open for Recognition of Service Awards

The Rainy River District School Board is looking for the 2019 Employee of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Partn...Read more... about Nominations now open for Recognition of Service Awards
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Riverview school
27Mar

Capital Project update given

The public school board currently is working on several capital projects throughout the district, with some of them slated for completion this fall. ...Read more... about Capital Project update given
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Mental Health
13Mar

Board outlines mental health support efforts

Rainy River District School Board has implemented several different programs and campaigns to help both students and staff with their mental health....Read more... about Board outlines mental health support efforts
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Student working
14Feb

Special Education program touted

Rainy River District School Board trustees heard a presentation from Special Education Administrator Char Bliss during their regular monthly meeting h...Read more... about Special Education program touted
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Indigenous Education
30Jan

Indigenous Education top priority for Board

Indigenous Education is a top priority at the Rainy River District School Board and work is constantly being done to increase students' knowledge, und...Read more... about Indigenous Education top priority for Board
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Techways Program
30Jan

Board focused on creating 'Culture of Caring'

With schools across the district now halfway through the year, the director of education for the Rainy River District School Board says there's lots t...Read more... about Board focused on creating 'Culture of Caring'
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New Board Chair
05Dec

Rainy River District School Board elects new 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 inaugural Board Me...Read more... about Rainy River District School Board elects new Chair and Vice Chair
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Dianne McCormack outgoing chair of the board
05Dec

Outgoing Chair will miss being a trustee

Outgoing chair, Dianne McCormack, who served as a trustee for eight years, really enjoyed her time on the Board and wishes the new trustees all the be...Read more... about Outgoing Chair will miss being a trustee
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Katelyn Bruyere
28Nov

Students provide input on province's education consultation

At their most recent meeting, the Rainy River District School Board's Student Senate discussed their input for the province's education consultation. ...Read more... about Students provide input on province's education consultation
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