Donald Young School

07/28/2026

05/11/2026

Reminder: Nominations are still open for the 2025–2026 Recognition of Service Awards!

Know someone who goes above and beyond for our school community? Nominate them for:
Employee of the Year
Bus Driver of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Community Partner of the Year

Submit your nomination by this Friday, May 15, 2026.

Details and nomination form can be found here: https://www.rrdsb.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=73704&pageId=9247666&fbclid=IwY2xjawRvAFVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFoU1RtcnNIaGtuSVVvOVZyc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpC8JSzN5WXRNKRZtdr7YeY9bfduPofahWv0aieiR17d8_yseQnMHokVF0k__aem_aBxmmSmcideDbfpFWTwzEA

Do you know someone who regularly goes above and beyond to assist our school community? If so, don’t forget to nominate them for the 2025-2026 Recognition of Service Award!

Nominations are now open for the following awards:
-Employee of the Year
-Bus Driver of the Year
-Volunteer of the Year
-Community Partner of the Year

Visit our website for more information: https://www.rrdsb.com/cms/one.aspx?portalId=73704&pageId=9247666

Submit your nomination by Friday, May 15, 2026!

04/20/2026

April 19 - 25 is National Volunteer Week!

We want to extend a huge thank you to the amazing volunteers who support our schools and students every day.

If you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond, we invite you to nominate them for a Recognition of Service Award and help us celebrate the difference they make in our school community: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNST_U9w-OLXPPBHx1cOi9rxrOuIOOaqCkTQ02ENcI7jTCWQ/viewform

04/16/2026

Join us Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 PM CDT for a virtual talk with Dr. Jon Callegher on how A.I. is reshaping career paths and what that means for your child’s future.

Watch at Northern Lakes K‑12 or Rainy River High School during pathways evenings, or register at the following link to watch from home: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=0ZUnmYu1a0-6Hg6QeNW60wAewnMwRpBKkJ4aNi-2VyJURUJQWFMyMzJJQVBTN0dFQ042WDlQOENVSi4u&route=shorturl

04/16/2026

Attention Kindergarten - Grade 3 RRDSB Families!

A reminder to complete the Count Us In Student Census with your child. Your input helps gather data that helps to best support all students learning and well being.

The survey is voluntary and confidential and takes about 5 to 10 minutes to complete. The deadline is May 8, 2026.

Complete the survey here: https://survey.forumresearch.com/SE/1/RRD3/?urlimport=1&questlist=AGEGROUP&AGEGROUP=1

All other grade levels will complete survey during class time. Please see our website for more information: https://www.rrdsb.com/students/count_us_in_-_r_r_d_s_b_student_census

04/07/2026

Wear pink tomorrow! 💗

Reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, April 8 is the International Day of Pink!

Students and staff are encouraged to wear pink to stand up against bullying and discrimination, and to show kindness and support for one another.

Let’s work together to create a welcoming and respectful school community for all! 💗

03/16/2026

Do you know an outstanding principal or vice-principal who is making a difference in your school community?

The OTIP Principal and Vice-Principal Awards celebrate exemplary leadership in Ontario’s public schools. Anyone can submit a nomination, including parents, caregivers, teachers, education workers, students and community members.

Help recognize and celebrate exceptional school leaders. Submit a nomination by March 31.

In partnership with OTIP, the OPC is proud to recognize outstanding principals and vice-principals across Ontario. Celebrating outstanding leadership in Ontario schools.
Nominations are open until March 31, 2026.
https://www.principals.ca/en/who-we-are/otip-principal-and-vice-principal-awards.aspx