Schools

Rainbow Board hosts workshop for students with special needs

By Rosalind Russell – A wide range of health care providers and other support services will be on hand to talk to parents and children at the Rainbow District School Board’s Destination Readiness: Pathways for Students with Special Needs being … Continue reading

Jeunesse-Nord students gain hands-on experience through medical workshop

By Rosalind Russell – A workshop to assist high school students understand what the medical field requires was held in Blind River this week. Students at École secondaire catholique Jeunesse-Nord in Blind River had the opportunity to deepen their understanding … Continue reading

La Renaissance students share faith through stories

During the 40 days of Lent, grade 7 students at École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) explored three meaningful ways to grow closer to God: prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Students were also invited to create wonderful repetitive-structure books inspired by … Continue reading

Rainbow Schools Go Blue for Canada Water Week

This month, Rainbow District School Board invites students and staff to Go Blue in support of water awareness and conservation. This environmental challenge coincides with Canada Water Week, a national celebration of water that takes place from March 21st to 27th … Continue reading

Espanola High School brings home medals from Skills Competition 2026

By Rosalind Russell – Several Espanola High School students have brought home medals from this year’s Skills Competition. Owen Bucknell won gold and Fielding Tooley silver in the Automotive Service, while Julien Kiernan won gold and Aidan Steadman won bronze … Continue reading

Rainbow students participate in the Technological Skills Competition

By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board will host its 19th annual Technological Skills Competition this week. Most events will take place at Cambrian College in Sudbury this Wednesday, while some competitions are scheduled over the coming weeks … Continue reading

Robotics challenge just around the corner

By Rosalind Russell – More than 145 students will take part in the first-ever Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon “Spike in Action” Robotics Challenge next week. Students from the district including La Renaissance in Espanola will gather at College Boreal next … Continue reading

Creativity and team spirit shine at École catholique La Renaissance

École élémentaire catholique La Renaissance (Espanola) recently hosted a highly engaging event that highlighted the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit of its students from Kindergarten to grade 8. Over the course of several days, students worked diligently to design and … Continue reading

School buses have been cancelled for this morning on Manitoulin Island, for the day in Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District.

By Rosalind Russell – It will be a snow day for Espanola, Massey and the Sudbury District, but buses on Manitoulin Island have only been cancelled for the morning run with buses running this afternoon. The cancellation is due to … Continue reading

This Week: Hitting the trails: Students participate in Elementary Cross-Country Skiing Race

Over 250 elementary students from Grades 3 to 8 in Rainbow Schools will hit the trails for a cross-country skiing race on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Walden Cross Country.   “This is an exciting event for students,” says Stefan … Continue reading