Archived News News Summary

RRDSB Presents Balanced Budget for 2023-24

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:14:00 GMT

Trustees passed a balanced budget for the 2023-2024 school year.

Multiphase renewal project to begin at FHS

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 20:42:00 GMT

RRDSB announces the beginning of a multiphase renewal effort at Fort Frances High School.

Pride Progress Flag Raised at FHS

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 19:09:00 GMT

Borderland Pride and Fort High students reflect on the importance of Pride in our community.

Christmas Concert Season

Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:53:00 GMT

It's Christmas Concert season! Please join us for any of the school's performances or events!

Rainy River District School Board recognizes volunteers and employees

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 19:35:00 GMT

At its June 5, 2018 Board Meeting held at the Education Centre in Fort Frances, the Rainy River District School Board announced the recipients of the Recognition of Services awards, honouring the 2018 Employees of the Year, Bus Driver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Community Partner of the Year.

Students demonstrate excellence in public speaking at Speech Contest

Fri, 12 May 2023 14:28:00 GMT

A total of 20 students from across the district participated in the Rainy River District School Board Speech Contest on May 11, 2023, hosted at J.W. Walker School in Fort Frances. Students delivered outstanding speeches on a wide variety of topics to educators, families, peers, and community members.

Former trustee honoured with award

Tue, 31 Jan 2023 20:27:00 GMT

Former Rainy River DSB (RRDSB) Trustee and Chair Raymond Roy was honoured with the Ontario Public School Boards' Association’s (OPSBA) Bernardine Yackman Memorial Award on January 27 in Toronto.

RRDSB expresses sorrow over discovery

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 17:14:00 GMT

Yesterday, it was announced that 171 potential grave sites were discovered at the former St. Mary’s Residential School site in Kenora. Five former residential schools covering six sites were located within Treaty #3 territory, including St. Mary’s, which operated from 1897 to 1972 and was attended by children from across the Treaty #3 territory and beyond. The Rainy River District School Board wishes to express our heartfelt sorrow and sympathies to everyone affected by this discovery, especially our students and families who may be directly affected.

Land acquisition for new school approved

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 16:35:00 GMT

The Rainy River District School Board and the Town of Rainy River are pleased to announce that the Ministry of Education has approved the Board’s request to acquire 12.18 acres of vacant land from the Town of Rainy River. The land, located to the east of the running track, will support the construction of the new Rainy River K-12 School, 39-place child care facility, and Best Start Hub.

RRDSB elects new Chair and Vice Chair

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:30:00 GMT

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 Meeting on November 22, 2022 in Fort Frances. Trustee, ¬¬Jeff Lehman, who represents the Township of Atikokan and surrounding area, was acclaimed as Board Chair, while Trustee, Kathryn Pierroz, was acclaimed as Vice Chair.