Schools

Francophone schools across Ontario taking part in hockey tournament

By Rosalind Russell – Grade 7 and 8 students from Francophone schools across the province, including several from the local area, will meet for the All-Star Tournament, which will take place March 25th and 26th in the City of Greater … Continue reading

Board congratulates winners of the Technological Skills Competition

Rainbow District School Board held its 18th annual Technological Skills Competition on Wednesday, February 26th at Cambrian College in Sudbury and Thursday, February 27th at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda. Some 165 secondary students … Continue reading

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