Schools

November 1 to 7: Rainbow Schools take part in Treaties Recognition Week

Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will continue to learn about treaties and the importance of the treaty relationship during Treaties Recognition Week from November 1 to 7, 2026. Educational activities and learning are part of Rainbow District School Board’s … Continue reading →

Rainbow DSB top achieving English School Board in Northeast in EQAO

For the second consecutive year, Rainbow District School Board remains the overall top achieving English-language school board in EQAO in the Northeast Region. In the 2025-2026 school year, students in Rainbow Schools exceeded provincial results in all areas of the … Continue reading →

Rainbow Board thanks retiring Trustees for their dedicated service

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 marked the final Board meeting for three Trustees with the Rainbow District School Board, including one of the longest serving Trustees in Ontario. In a tribute to Trustees Doreen Dewar, Judy Kosmerly and Alex McCauley, who … Continue reading →

Espanola High School offers Night School Classes for Adult Learners

Are you interested in obtaining credits towards an Ontario Secondary School Diploma? Espanola High School will offer free night school classes for adults 21 years of age and older residing in Espanola, Whitefish River First Nation, Webbwood, Massey, Willisville, Nairn … Continue reading →

Rainbow Schools mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Rainbow Schools will observe the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. A sunrise ceremony will take place at Lively District Secondary School, 265 Fifth Avenue in Lively, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 6:45 am. … Continue reading →

A.B. Ellis Public School capping off Terry Fox Walk/Run in Espanola

By Rosalind Russell – Students from A. B. Ellis Public School will be hosting their own 44th Terry Fox Walk/Run today. The students will take part in the walk at The Oval at the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex (11:30 am). … Continue reading →

Franco-Ontarians celebrate in Espanola with flag-raising, song and storytelling

By Rosalind Russell – La Renaissance in Espanola joined their counterparts last Friday celebrating their Francophonie heritage. The school’s students and staff attended a flag-raising at Espanola’s municipal hall last Friday, which also included a cultural presentation by students, flag-raising … Continue reading →

Terry Fox Run: A long-standing tradition continues in Rainbow Schools

Throughout September and October, students in Rainbow Schools will participate in the Terry Fox Run to raise funds for cancer research. This year marks the 46th year of the Marathon of Hope. To date, Rainbow Schools have raised well over … Continue reading →

Registrations ongoing at the N’Swakamok Alternative School

Indigenous learners 17 years and older can earn credits at no cost towards their high school diploma at Anishinawbek Kinomaadwin Gamig, the N’Swakamok Alternative School, located in the N’Swakamok Indigenous Friendship Centre. Course material is presented through an Indigenous lens, … Continue reading →

Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on September 17th for Stand Up Against Bullying Day

Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Thursday, September 17, 2026 as Rainbow District School Board marks the start of the school year with a focus on safe schools.  “Wearing pink is an important reminder that we … Continue reading →