Renfrew County District School Board

Grade 9 Orientation at Arnprior High School is on August 27, 2026 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Welcome !

🎉 Save the Date! Grade 9 Orientation is almost here!
🗓️ Thursday, August 27
🕙 10am-12pm

We are so excited to welcome the newest ADHS Rapids! ❤️🤍

Grade 9 students will have the opportunity to:
📚 Receive their student timetable and find their lockers
🏫 Tour the school and get familiar with their new surroundings
👋 Meet student leaders and classmates
🍕 Enjoy pizza
🎉 Take part in fun activities designed to help make the transition to high school a great one!

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 and help you begin your high school journey with confidence.

❤️🤍 See you on August 27, Grade 9 Rapids!

Leadership Close to Home: Run for School Board Trustee

School board trustees bring local parent and community voices directly to the decision-making table. They set strategic direction, ensure accountability, and build safe, welcoming spaces where every student can succeed.

Local government is closest to the people. Trustees live in our neighborhoods, attend community events, and shop at local grocery stores. They drive grassroots initiatives that directly support our schools and families.

Several local areas still need community leaders to step forward. Right now, there are no candidate nominations filed for trustee seats in key zones, including:
- Arnprior and McNab-Braeside
- Deep River, Laurentian Hills, and Head, Clara and Maria
- Whitewater Region and Admaston/Bromley

If you care about local public education, consider stepping forward to represent your area or encouraging a neighbor to run. Tomorrow is the last day to submit your nominations.

Every community deserves leaders who care about students and public education.

If you have a passion for your community and a desire to contribute to important decisions affecting students and families, consider learning more about becoming a trustee candidate.

The nomination period ends TOMORROW!

https://www.opsba.org/2026-municipal-and-school-board-elections/

Kinder Open House at Valour JK-12 School on Thursday, August 27 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

Dear Kinder Families,

Ease the butterflies Thursday, August 27 by taking a walk-through of our Kinder spaces and play area with your little one!

Drop in anytime between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. This is an informal opportunity to explore the classroom and become familiar with their new surroundings - all at their own pace.

We can’t wait to welcome you and your little one!

A new school year brings lots of excitement - and a few butterflies, too! 🎒

Back-to-school goes smoother when families and schools work together. As we get ready for the 2026-27 school year, a few small steps at home can make a big difference:

1️⃣ Listen to them: Ask about their worries and take their feelings seriously.
2️⃣ Focus on the fun: Remind them of what they love, like seeing friends, playing sports, or art class.
3️⃣ Share your calm: Kids copy the energy around them. Show them how you handle small back-to-school worries.

📖 Want more expert tips on routines, sleep, and managing back-to-school jitters? Read our full family wellness guide on our website.

Join our team! The District is currently recruiting Casual Transition Support Workers (ASD) at Mackenzie Community School (Deep River, ON) and Madawaska Valley District School (Barry's Bay, ON).

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

To apply please follow the link in the comments.

Shape the Future of Local Education: Run for RCDSB Trustee in 2026

Every student in Renfrew County deserves a supportive place to learn and grow. School trustees play an essential role in that mission. They listen to families, advocate for local needs, and guide decisions that keep our schools focused on student achievement and well-being. 

As the nomination period continues, several local areas still need community leaders to step forward. Right now, there are no candidate nominations filed for trustee seats in key zones, including:
- Arnprior and McNab-Braeside
- Deep River, Laurentian Hills, and Head, Clara and Maria
- Whitewater Region and Admaston/Bromley

If you care deeply about local education, consider running in the upcoming 2026 election. Eight trustee positions will be elected across our local communities to serve a four-year term from 2026 to 2030. 

Important Dates:
Nomination Period: Friday, May 1 to Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 (closing at 2 p.m.) 
Voting Window: Friday, Oct. 16 to Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 
Election Day: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026 

To run, candidates must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old, and residents within the school board area. 

For nomination steps, candidate eligibility rules, and full geographic maps, visit rcdsb.on.ca or contact your local municipal clerk.

Save the date! Grade 9 orientation at Madawaska Valley District School!

🎉 Save the Date! 🎉

📚 Grade 9 Orientation at Madawaska Valley District School (MVDS)

🗓️ Thursday, August 27
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

We're excited to welcome our newest Wolves to MVDS!

Incoming Grade 9 students will:
🍕 Enjoy a complimentary pizza lunch
📅 Receive their student timetable
🏫 Tour the school
👋 Meet staff and fellow students
🎉 Participate in fun activities to help make the transition to high school a great one!

We can't wait to welcome the Class of 2030 and help you start your high school journey with confidence.

See you on August 27! 🐺💙🤍

School starts Wednesday, September 2, and RCDSB is ready to welcome students and families back.

Starting Tuesday, August 18, our schools are open for new registrations and to help with back to school prep. Register online at rcdsb.on.ca or contact your local school.

A few ways to get ready over the next two weeks:

Shift bedtimes and wake-up times a little earlier each day. Talk with your child about what they’re looking forward to, and listen to any worries too. If you can, walk or drive the route to school together before September 2.

First day of classes: Wednesday, September 2.

Congratulations, Brennan! 👏👏

Congratulations to Brennan Pole who captured the Renfrew Golf Club men's championship today!

Brennan, who is only 17, defeated fellow alumnus Terry Pitt in a playoff to capture the championship.

Photo credit Renfrew Golf Club

Congratulations, Owen! 👏👏

Congratulations to owen_daber who was presented with OFSAA's prestigious Brian Maxwell Award today in Toronto.

Read more by visiting https://www.ofsaa.on.ca

Photo Credit OFSAA