For Parents

Board Insurance Information

The Rainy River District School Board has purchased a blanket student accident insurance policy for all full-time students which provides 24-hour coverage every day throughout the year, including weekends, summer vacation and other school breaks. Part-time students (2 course or less per semester) are not covered.

For more information click the link Student Accident Insurance

Online Safety Resources

Common Sense Media - Common Sense Media is dedicated to improving the lives of kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in a world of media and technology.

GetCyberSafe - Public Safety Canada publishes products aimed at helping citizens learn how to stay safe online. These products can be accessed from this page.

M.A.D.D. - The mission of Mothers Against Drunk Driving is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking.

Keep Kids Safe Online - It seems that overnight there is a whole new world for kids—and for you as a parent. If your child is not "online" already, he or she may soon be joining the 10 million children who are using the Internet (Find/SVP's 1997 American Internet User Survey).

Healthy Schools: Information For Parents Here are some tools that you can use to learn more about what makes a school healthy and do your part to make your school even
healthier.


University & College Information:

OCAS - Ontario Colleges - Accept the offer of admission from your college of choice and get started on the path to your future now! Application Now Open - Apply Today

OUAC - The Ontario Universities' Application Centre processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education

OSAP- Supplies students with information about post-secondary school funding options, loan terms and conditions, online applications and forms.

Student Awards - Get personalized information on thousands of scholarships and cash awards.

Support Services

Rainy River Support Services and Mental Well-Being Directory - A PDF file of the different mental health support services available to Rainy River.

RRDSB Parent Resources - Visit the Parent Resources section of the Rainy River District School Boards website. Here you will find useful information about topics such as bullying, how to become involved and student personal information.

Parent’s Guide to Ontario’s Education System - This new resource will provide parents with helpful information that supports them to have a stronger role and actively participate in their children’s education. 

Parent Involvement Committee (PIC)

Parents can get involved in their child's education in many ways, including through school councils and the Parent Involvement Committee (PIC).