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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 18, 2025
Renfrew County District School Board Mourns the Passing of Trustee Dave Dobson
It is with deep sadness that the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) announces the passing of Trustee Dave Dobson, a devoted educator, coach, and advocate for public education. Dave passed away this past weekend, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, humility, and unwavering commitment to student success.
Born and raised on a dairy...
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 26, 2024
Renfrew County District School Board Elects Chair and Vice-Chair for 2024-2025
At the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) meeting held on November 26, 2024, the Board of Trustees elected Leo Boland (Pembroke) as Chair and Susan Humphries (Renfrew, Horton, and Greater Madawaska) as Vice-Chair for the upcoming year.
Leo Boland, who served as Vice-Chair last year, steps into the role of Chair, bringing continuity...
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September 5, 2024
Renfrew County, ON – The first day of school in Renfrew County was challenging for many families, students, and school staff, due to the ongoing disruption to student transportation services. While everyone hopes there will be a resolution soon, now that school is in session, student safety is a top priority for our boards.
The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) and Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) want to inform...
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Joint Statement from the RCDSB & RCCDSB Directors of Education
Dear students and families of the RCDSB and RCCDSB, As you may have seen from the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC), there have been challenges in reaching contracts with school bus companies to ensure school buses are running for the start of the 2024-2025 school year. This means there is the possibility of a service disruption in September. We realize this may bring stress to what should...
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Student Senators End Term at a Special Session on Parliament Hill Renfrew County - May 29, 2024.   Student Senators representing every secondary school in the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) and Indigenous student leadership had a very special up close and behind-the-scenes visit to Parliament Hill, visiting the Senate of Canada and House of Commons. RCDSB student leadership met with Government of Canada Senators, Members of Parliament, Cabinet Ministers,...
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