Schools

September 14: Rainbow Schools Wear Pink on Stand Up Against Bullying Day

  Staff and students in Rainbow Schools will wear pink on Thursday, September 14, 2023 as Rainbow District School Board marks the back-to-school tradition. “For 16 years, we have recognized Stand Up Against Bullying Day at the start of the … Continue reading

Maureen McNamara appointed Superintendent of Schools

Bruce Bourget, Director of Education for Rainbow District School Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maureen McNamara as Superintendent of Schools. Superintendent McNamara assumed her role on August 21, 2023. “Maureen McNamara has extensive experience in education that … Continue reading

Rainbow District School Board welcomes 13,996 students on September 6th

According to official predicted enrolment for the start of the 2023-2024 school year, Rainbow District School Board will welcome 13,996 students in Rainbow Schools when classes resume on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. In the elementary panel, enrolment will total 9,133 … Continue reading

Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord appoints two new directors 

By Rosalind Russell – The Conseil scolaire du Grand Nord has appointed two new directors, one with a focus on innovation, the second on math.  Board communication director Carole Dube says Carole Brouillard-Landry has been promoted to Executive Director, Innovation, Learning … Continue reading

Manitoulin Secondary School receiving new high-tech machine equipment

Manitoulin Secondary School is the latest in the Rainbow District School Board to receive new high-tech machine equipment from the Canadian Tooling & Machining Association (CTMA) and Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE). Approximately $80,000 has been allocated for the … Continue reading

EHS caps off successful track and field season

By Rosalind Russell – Four members of the Espanola High School Spartans Track and Field team returned from a successful OFSAA Track and Field Championship meet in Ottawa this weekend.  Hope Brohart finished 10th in Ontario in the Senior Girls … Continue reading

A throne of a different kind, a library and metal roses

By Rosalind Russell – Spartan students have been busy over the last week or two constructing a couple of practical projects. Espanola High School’s Spartan Construction SHSM students braved the blackflies and installed an outhouse they built at a camp … Continue reading

Elliot Lake Intermediate School Spring Open House

By Rosalind Russell – Elliot Lake Intermediate School is hosting a Spring Open House for future students and their families. The event is set for tomorrow from 4:30 pm to 6 pm. Students currently in Grade six are invited to … Continue reading

École Sainte-Anne thanks Dr. Larochelle for his support

By Rosalind Russell – Students, staff, and families of École Sainte-Anne in Spanish said goodbye to Dr. Roger Larochelle last week after providing his service to the region for 29 years. Principal Hassan Azzi says Dr. Larochelle who was a … Continue reading

La Renaissance athletes take part in the rebirth of gymnastics

In Northern Ontario, artistic gymnastics is experiencing a renaissance! This year, the Northern Ontario secondary school gymnastics Championships (NOSSA) took place at GymZone in Sudbury on March 28. Among the spectators present were future gymnasts from École secondaire catholique La … Continue reading