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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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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Kindergarten Registration
16Jan

Regional Kindergarten Registration 2019

The school boards in Northwestern Ontario have teamed up to once again offer families a Regional Kindergarten Registration Week for 2019....Read more... about Regional Kindergarten Registration 2019
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SCAP carolling
19Dec

SCAP sings carols around Emo

Students from Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program have found a way to bring the festive sounds of carols to residents of Emo. Three groups, made up of ...Read more... about SCAP sings carols around Emo
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AHS Techways
17Dec

Bike repair as an introduction to the trades

Grade 7 and 8 students at Atikokan High School and across the Rainy River District School Board are developing a new set of skills: bike repair. The T...Read more... about Bike repair as an introduction to the trades
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Co-op Display Day
13Dec

Co-op Program can help students find a career

To help high school students determine their interest in certain careers, Fort Frances High School runs a Co-op Program each semester, in which studen...Read more... about Co-op Program can help students find a career
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Christmas Concert
10Dec

Christmas Concert Season

It's Christmas Concert season! Please join us for any of the school's performances or events!...Read more... about Christmas Concert Season
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Art at Student Showcase
07Dec

Student work featured in "Showcase"

The Rainy River High School gymnasium was filled with student created work during the "Student Showcase" on December 6, 2018. Artwork, including drawi...Read more... about Student work featured in "Showcase"
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Student Travel Scholarship
06Dec

Student Travel Scholarship application process now open

The Student Travel Scholarship is designed to give a student from each of the three high schools the opportunity to travel to a developing country to ...Read more... about Student Travel Scholarship application process now open
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Board Happenings

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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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Bullying Awareness Week
19Nov

RRDSB recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week

The Rainy River District School Board is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all of its students. The School Board rec...Read more... about RRDSB recognizes Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
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Mike Lewis
20Sep

Mike Lewis to leave Board Sept. 30

Mike Lewis, Atikokan's trustee on the Rainy River District School Board since December 2011, is stepping down effective Sept. 30. ...Read more... about Mike Lewis to leave Board Sept. 30
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EQAO
19Sep

Rainy River District School Board announces Grade 3, 6, and 9 and OSSLT EQAO test results

The 2017-2018 Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) results have been released. School and system leaders of the Rainy River District Sch...Read more... about Rainy River District School Board announces Grade 3, 6, and 9 and OSSLT EQAO test results
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Bordlerland Pride presentation
13Sep

Public board pushes back on sex-ed issue

The Rainy River District School Board has taken a stand for diversity and inclusivity in its classrooms. Last Tuesday, it passed a motion to write the...Read more... about Public board pushes back on sex-ed issue
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Katelyn Bruyere student trustee
13Sep

Katelyn Bruyere takes student trustee oath

Katelyn Bruyere took the Student Trustee Oath of...Read more... about Katelyn Bruyere takes student trustee oath
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12Sep

Premier's 'snitch line' concerns Board Trustees

The Rainy River District School Board chair and vice chair raised concerns about the premier's co-called "snitch line" at last Tuesday night's regular...Read more... about Premier's 'snitch line' concerns Board Trustees
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