Schools
School Buses cancelled in all three districts
By Rosalind Russell – Some students will get an extended March break, thanks to the weather. Due to icy and heavy fog conditions, all school buses have been cancelled in Espanola, Massey, and the Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin Districts. With … Continue reading
Students participate in Rainbow District School Board Science Fair
By Rosalind Russell – From Wind to Watts and Minds vs. Machines are just a few of the topics that will be explored at the Rainbow District School Board Science Fair today. Approximately 55 projects from students in Grades 7 … Continue reading
New student trustees appointed by Algoma School Board
By Rosalind Russell – The Algoma District School Board will welcome three new student trustees for the 2025 / 2026 school year. Board communications officer Fran Walsh says the two successful candidates for the student trustee positions are Liz Inglis … Continue reading
Personal data stolen in school board cyber attack affecting staff and students
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board says personal data was stolen from their network during a cyber incident, which occurred on February 7th resulting in a shutdown of the system, and a subsequent investigation. Yesterday, the board … Continue reading
Double banner, perfect season for not one, but two Spartan teams
By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola High School Spartans boys basketball teams came out on top at Nssa. Both Jr and Sr Boys teams did so with perfect NSSSA season records of 11-0 making it a perfect double banner/double perfect … Continue reading
Rainbow DSB – Update
Rainbow District School Board is pleased to share that Internet service has been restored for students. Students are now able to connect to WiFi on both board-owned devices and classroom approved personal devices. Rainbow District School Board continues to work closely … Continue reading
Rainbow DSB – Update on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Noon
Rainbow District School Board is pleased to share that staff are now able to access the Internet at all schools and the Centre for Education. Core functions have been restored at a staff level. Online attendance taking has resumed. Parents/guardians … Continue reading
Rainbow Board appoints Superintendents of schools
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board has appointed two new superintendents. Education director Bruce Bourget says long-time Principals Dan Koziar and Leslie Mantle were appointed to senior leadership roles. He says Koziar will lead the ongoing implementation … Continue reading
Rainbow District School Board continues to experience a disruption in its computer network due to a cyber incident.
Schools will remain open and all classes and programs will continue. Attendance will be taken. Parents will be able to call schools to report absences. Schools will be able to call home for the Safe Arrival program. There is no … Continue reading
Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report released
By Rosalind Russell – The Rainbow District School Board’s Annual Report for the 2023-2024 school year has been released, which provides a snapshot of the strategic priorities for the schools it oversees. Director of Education Bruce Bourget says school Boards are … Continue reading

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