Rainbow Schools offer Kindergarten Orientation for children starting school this fall

All Rainbow Schools will offer Kindergarten Orientation sessions for children starting school this fall and their parents/guardians. Parents who have not already registered their children still have time to do so and can reserve their spot for Kindergarten Orientation by calling their nearest Rainbow school. Registrations for September 2026 will also be accepted at the orientation.

Families will have an opportunity to connect with Kindergarten teachers, early childhood educators and school personnel. They will also meet other children starting school.

“It’s essential for staff to build strong relationships and actively involve parents and guardians as partners in education,” says Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Bruce Bourget. “Building this partnership begins long before the first day of school. Starting school is not the beginning of a child’s learning journey – it’s a continuation of the journey together.”

During orientation, parents/guardians will learn strategies to help children prepare for school, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. Families will receive resources that may contain information from the school, the Board and/or community partners, such as transportation or Public Health programs.

“Kindergarten Orientation helps to bridge the transition from home to school,” says Director Bourget. “Parents and guardians will leave with strategies and resources to introduce children to Rainbow Schools and the wonderful experiences that await them.”

Kindergarten Orientation / Registration Sessions in Rainbow Schools

A.B. Ellis Public School

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Kendra Mihell

164 Mead Boulevard, Espanola      

705-869-1651

Adamsdale Public School

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Ashleigh Conley

181 First Avenue, Sudbury  

705-566-6020

Alexander Public School (FI)

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Christine Chisholm

39 St. Brendan Street, Sudbury

705-675-5961

Algonquin Road Public School

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Trevor Dewit

2650 Algonquin Road, Sudbury

705-522-3171

Assiginack Public School

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Julie Balen

134 Michael’s Bay Road, Manitowaning  

705-368-7010

Central Manitoulin Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Melissa Brandon

56 Yonge Street, Mindemoya

705-368-7005

Charles C. McLean Public School

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Robyn Best

43 Hall Street, Gore Bay

705-368-7015

Chelmsford Valley District Composite School (K to Grade 8 – EP & FI)

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Patrick Hopkin

3594 Highway 144, Chelmsford

705-675-0225

Churchill Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Jennifer Harvey

1722 Fielding Street, Sudbury

705-566-5130

Copper Cliff Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Elizabeth Mack

50 School Street, Copper Cliff

705-682-4721

C.R. Judd Public School

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Chelsey Ouimet

8 Lincoln Street, Capreol      

705-671-5953

Lansdowne Public School (EP & FI)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Elisa McNeil

185 Lansdowne Street, Sudbury

705-675-6451

Larchwood Public School 

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Kim Boulanger

43 Main Street, Dowling

705-671-5944

Lasalle Elementary School (FI)

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Kristen Pichette

1545 Kennedy Street, Sudbury

705-566-3935 

Levack Public School

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Cheryl Vincent

100 High Street, Levack

705-671-5943

Little Current Public School

Monday, May 4, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Tracey Chapman

18 Draper Street, Little Current

705-368-2932

MacLeod Public School

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Kerri Monaghan

23 Walford Road Sudbury

705-522-8040

Markstay Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Lisa Puddester

7 Pioneer Street East, Markstay

705-671-5946

Monetville Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Kim Yagnych

7099 Hwy. 64 North, Monetville

705-898-2785

Northeastern Elementary School (EP & FI)

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Jodie Pakkala

45 Spruce Street, Garson

705-675-0204

Princess Anne Public School 

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Paula Mackey

500 Douglas Street West, Sudbury

705-673-6516

Queen Elizabeth II Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4 pm to 5 pm

Principal: Rachel Booker

32 Dell Street, Sudbury

705-675-6198

R.H. Murray Public School

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Nadia Berardelli

3 Henry Street, Whitefish     

705-671-5942

R.L. Beattie Public School (FI)

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5 pm to 6 pm

Principal: Stephen Winckel

102 Loach’s Road, Sudbury

705-522-7178

Redwood Acres Public School

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Katrina Nadeau

4625 Carl Street, Hanmer

705-675-0202

S. Geiger Public School

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Principal: Shelley Tamura

355 Government Road, Massey

705-865-2052

Valley View Public School (FI) 

Thursday, May 14, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Carrie Wilson

1840 Valleyview Road, Val Caron

705-671-5956

Walden Public School (EP & FI)

Thursday, May 7, 2026

5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Principal: Kelly McCauley

249 Sixth Avenue, Lively

705-692-3602

FI – These schools offer the French Immersion Program.
EP & FI – These schools offer the French Immersion Program as well as the English Program.
All other schools offer the English Program.

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