Renfrew County District School Board

06/05/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month, and our Indigenous Education team has made it one to remember.

Student artwork is coming to Pembroke Mall, and you won’t want to miss it.

From June 11 to 13, artwork created by students from across the district will be on display as part of the RCDSB Art Challenge 2025-26: Connection.

Our students worked with Algonquin artist Peter Purdy and instructional coach Melanie Bertrand, exploring themes of self, land, community, culture, ancestors and stories through the study of Indigenous artists, then creating original pieces inspired by that journey.

All are welcome. Admission is free.

📍 Pembroke Mall, 1100 Pembroke St E
🗓️ Thursday June 11 & Friday June 12: noon to 7 p.m.
🗓️ Saturday June 13: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

AlgonquinArtist PembrokeMall

06/05/2026

🌿 Today is World Environment Day, and across Renfrew County, our students are living proof that the next generation of environmental stewards is already here.

From forest classrooms to composting bins, from outdoor lessons in the snow to hands-on experiments with soil and seeds, RCDSB students and staff are doing the work every day. Not just on June 5. Every day.

At Regional and National level Science Fair, students brought forward bold ideas for a more sustainable future, from drip irrigation and biodegradable products to green alternatives to road salt and even sustainable leather made from kombucha tea. The thinking happening in our schools is remarkable.

At Renfrew Collegiate Institute, that commitment has grown into something truly special. What began as a standard cooking classroom has become a thriving food recovery and shared kitchen programme, led by teacher Mike Wright. Students are reducing food waste, feeding their community and building lasting memories of giving back.

We are proud to learn in a region where nature isn’t a field trip destination. It’s our backyard, our classroom and our community.

Happy World Environment Day from all of us at RCDSB. 💚

FoodRecovery ScienceFair

06/03/2026

Big steps start with little feet.

Kindergarten Open Houses are wrapping up next week at RCDSB schools. Come meet our staff, see your child’s future classrooms, and learn about the new kindergarten curriculum starting this September.

If your child was born in 2022, they are ready for Kindergarten. All RCDSB schools are welcoming parents and accepting new registrations throughout the year.

Open Houses next week:
Wednesday, June 10: Palmer Rapids Public School

Friday, June 12:
- Herman Street Public School,
- Killaloe Public School,
- Walter Zadow Public School

Here are three kindergarten classroom students, learning and playing at Walter Zadow Public School!

More info: https://bit.ly/welcometoopenhouse.

We hope to welcome you there.

06/03/2026

Last parent literacy free session focussing on writing!

Explore how EQAO looks at writing as students move through school. ✍
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EQAO is offering a free live literacy session for families that focuses on writing. Learn how writing prompts and questions used in EQAO assessments reflect what students work on in class, and get practical strategies and resources to help build your child’s writing skills at home.

Register here:
EN: https://bit.ly/3PiBZqO
FR : https://bit.ly/4wFRGJp

06/03/2026

A talented artist, a huge thank you to Levi Caya for inspiring and teaching his unique skills to Madawaska Valley District School students!

06/03/2026

Today is Red Shirt Day and RCDSB is proud to join people across Canada in showing support to accessibility and inclusion.

Red Shirt Day is a chance to celebrate progress toward accessibility, spark conversations about inclusion and take action to remove barriers in our schools and communities.

You can show your support by wearing red today and committing to help build a more accessible, inclusive Canada.

06/03/2026

Well done, Opeongo Wildcats! 👏👏

06/03/2026

Well done Highview Public School students and coaches! 👏👏

06/01/2026

🎡✨ It’s Fun Fair season, and Rockwood led the pack and set the bar high last Friday night! They were thrilled to welcome families, friends, and community members for their annual end-of-the-year celebration. From the laughter and games to the great conversations and community spirit, it was an evening to remember!

📸 Photo credits: submitted and Photo booth by Danielle McKenna Photography

06/01/2026

Reading. Writing. Math.

They sound simple. But mastering them early changes everything.

This September, Ontario’s new Kindergarten curriculum puts these foundations front and centre, with phonics-based reading instruction that has been proven to help children decode words and build confidence.

Your child’s School Kindergarten Open House is the best place to learn what this looks like in the classroom. If your child was born in 2022, they are ready for Kindergarten.

Meet the staff. See the classrooms.

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2, at Admaston Public School.

Open Houses next week:
Wednesday, June 10: Palmer Rapids Public School

Friday, June 12:
- Herman Street Public School,
- Killaloe Public School,
- Walter Zadow Public School

Check out the energy, excitement and learning at Killaloe Public School’s Kindergarten classroom.

Visit our website for more information about the new Kindergarten curriculum: https://bit.ly/welcometoopenhouse