Schools

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

January 15 & 16: Rainbow Schools host Kindergarten Information Nights
Rainbow Schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin will host Kindergarten Information Nights for students starting school this fall. All parents/guardians and their children are welcome. Information Nights will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Wednesday, January 15, … Continue reading

Rainbow secondary schools host Information Nights for Grade 8 students
Grade 8 students and their parents/guardians are invited to Information Nights at Rainbow secondary schools in Sudbury, Espanola and Manitoulin Island. All students are welcome to participate, regardless of which school students currently attend. Grade 6 students are welcome in … Continue reading

Rainbow Schools collect $57,830 for area food banks
Rainbow Schools have once again joined forces to fight hunger and feed hope this holiday season by participating in the Edgar Burton Food Drive. From festive concerts and community canvasses to spirit days and sports events, staff and students took … Continue reading

CSC Nouvelon secondary schools to host open house events
Grade 8 students and their parents are invited to visit Conseil scolaire catholique Nouvelon’s eight secondary school during their Open House events from January 13 to January 22, 2025. See attached press release for more information.

Espanola High School Movember raises thousands
By Rosalind Russell – There is a teacher at Espanola High School who will be sporting a different look throughout December following the Movember challenge. Teachers, staff and students worked hard throughout the month of November to raise funds and … Continue reading

La Renaissance students spread hope and gratitude
On Monday, November 18, high school students and staff of École secondaire catholique La Renaissance in Espanola participated in the ‘Pilgrimage of hope’, a local walk to raise awareness among youths on the importance of gratitude and hope. During this … Continue reading

Rainbow Schools mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Rainbow Schools will mark Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 18 to 22, 2024. Educational activities and lessons are part of Rainbow District School Board’s ongoing commitment to safe and inclusive schools. In 2022, the Board piloted the Dare … Continue reading

High school learns about survival skills
By Rosalind Russell – In partnership with Sudbury Indie Cinema Co-op and the Outdoor Adventure Leadership program at Laurentian University, 50 students and teachers from Espanola High School recently attended SOAR – Sudbury Outdoor Adventure Reels, a film festival celebrating … Continue reading