Renfrew County District School Board

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The organizing board for 22 elementary schools and seven secondary schools situated in the north-eastern region of Ontario.

The Renfrew County District School Board serves approximately 10,000 public school students and their families in Renfrew County - the heart of the Ottawa Valley. We are bounded by the Ottawa River on the east, Algonquin Park on the west, our southern-most schools are located in Arnprior and our northern-most school is in Deep River. In addition we have adult high schools and Programs for Alternative Learning (PAL) for adolescents in four separate communities including Arnprior, Renfrew, Pembroke and Barry's Bay.

10/29/2026

Digital Families. Build healthy habits together.

Today is Digital Citizen Day. It is an annual event encouraging everyone to engage and share responsibly in our digital world.

If you are online, you are a digital citizen. Families can build good habits together:

⚖️ Find a balance. Make time for sleep, activity, hobbies and the people you love.
⏰ Set boundaries together. Try screen breaks and device-free meals.
💬 Keep talking. Speak up if something online feels wrong.
🤝 Be kind online. Think before you post and protect your privacy and others’ privacy.
🌳 Show healthy habits. Adults lead by example.

10/28/2026

The best class to be in! Delicious 😋

10/28/2026

Seven high schools. 360 students. Real skills.

Students from across RCDSB high schools learned about broadcasting, firefighting, first aid, welding, culinary and wood carving as they kicked off their Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs.

A huge thank you to all our special guests, mentors, educators and instructors for showing them what these jobs look like up close.

Yourtv Ottawa Valley
Whitewater Region Fire Department
The Kitchen Eatery and Catering Company

10/28/2026

Join our team! The District is currently recruiting a Temporary School Office Assistant at Renfrew Collegiate Institute.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

To apply please follow the link in the comments.

10/28/2026

Opeongo Wildcub Day is next week on Wednesday, November 4. Grade 8s will get to know how going to high school feels like and also get to try many trades.

We are looking forward to meeting our grade 8 Wildcubs from Cobden DPS and Eganville DPS! See you next week!

10/27/2026

Last night, our student voices were front and centre at the YourTV Live Youth Panel on election night.

RCDSB Student Trustee Bronwynn Dick and Student Senators Lily Barton, Ava Regier and Myla Warren spoke about employment opportunities, housing affordability, transit issues and homelessness. They shared their views, ideas and concerns with confidence.

Thank you all for representing RCDSB students so well.

10/27/2026

6 Tips for Learning with AI

Great guide on using AI as a tool to spark curiosity, check facts, and explore ideas while keeping critical thinking front and center.

Created by ECNO (Technology Leadership for Ontario’s School Boards), funded by Ontario

10/27/2026

Digital Minds - Smart and responsible AI use

AI tools are changing how we search, create and learn. Here is how to use them smartly and safely:

🔒 Keep it private. Never type passwords, personal details or school information into an AI tool.
✅ Check the facts. AI can get things wrong or make things up. Confirm important info with trusted sources.
💡 Let AI help you learn. Use it to brainstorm and explore ideas, not to do your thinking for you. Follow school and Board guidelines.
👀 Look twice. AI can make fake images, videos and audio. If something seems odd, stop and check before you share.
🤝 AI is not a person. For personal, health or safety worries, talk to a parent, teacher, counsellor or another trusted adult.

10/27/2026

A big thank you to the CFB Petawawa Fire Department for giving our students hands-on training. We love seeing them learn with community partners as they plan for careers after high school.

10/27/2026

✨🌕 A night under the stars at Rockwood! 🔭

Grade 6 and 7 Rockwood Public School students spent an evening exploring science under the night sky. They spotted the Big Dipper and Saturn, and they admired the full moon.

Rockwood Ravens also put their knowledge to the test with a constellation scavenger hunt. They searched the sky for familiar patterns among the stars.

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1270 Pembroke Street West
Pembroke, ON
K8A4G4

Website

http://www.rcdsb.on.ca/

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