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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

School was off to an early start for Rainbow District School Board’s youngest learners. More than 350 children beginning school this fall participated in Kindergarten Camp – a three-day program held from August 26 to 28, 2026 at many Rainbow … Continue reading →

According to official predicted enrolment for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, Rainbow District School Board will welcome 14,246 students in Rainbow Schools when classes resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. In the elementary panel, enrolment will total 9,176 … Continue reading →

By Rosalind Russell – The federal government is also introducing a new initiative, one that focuses on early childhood educators. Minister of Jobs and Families Patty Hajdu says $5.4 million in funding will support the hiring and retention of early … Continue reading →

As one of only four school boards in Canada to achieve 100 per cent EcoSchools certification, Rainbow District School Board continues to lead the way in environmental learning and climate action. This year, schools earned either Platinum or Gold, the … Continue reading →