Rainbow Schools offer Kindergarten Orientation for children starting school this fall

All Rainbow Schools will offer Kindergarten Orientation sessions for children starting school this fall and their parents/guardians. Parents who have not already registered their children still have time to do so and can reserve their spot for Kindergarten Orientation by calling their nearest Rainbow school. Registrations for September 2026 will also be accepted at the orientation.

Families will have an opportunity to connect with Kindergarten teachers, early childhood educators and school personnel. They will also meet other children starting school.

“It’s essential for staff to build strong relationships and actively involve parents and guardians as partners in education,” says Rainbow District School Board Director of Education Bruce Bourget. “Building this partnership begins long before the first day of school. Starting school is not the beginning of a child’s learning journey – it’s a continuation of the journey together.”

During orientation, parents/guardians will learn strategies to help children prepare for school, with a focus on literacy and numeracy. Families will receive resources that may contain information from the school, the Board and/or community partners, such as transportation or Public Health programs.

“Kindergarten Orientation helps to bridge the transition from home to school,” says Director Bourget. “Parents and guardians will leave with strategies and resources to introduce children to Rainbow Schools and the wonderful experiences that await them.”

Kindergarten Orientation / Registration Sessions in Rainbow Schools

A.B. Ellis Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Kendra Mihell
164 Mead Boulevard, Espanola
705-869-1651

Adamsdale Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Ashleigh Conley
181 First Avenue, Sudbury
705-566-6020

Alexander Public School (FI)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Christine Chisholm
39 St. Brendan Street, Sudbury
705-675-5961

Algonquin Road Public School
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Trevor Dewit
2650 Algonquin Road, Sudbury
705-522-3171

Assiginack Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Julie Balen
134 Michael’s Bay Road, Manitowaning
705-368-7010

Central Manitoulin Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Melissa Brandon
56 Yonge Street, Mindemoya
705-368-7005

Charles C. McLean Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Robyn Best
43 Hall Street, Gore Bay
705-368-7015

Chelmsford Valley District Composite School (K to Grade 8 – EP & FI)
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Patrick Hopkin
3594 Highway 144, Chelmsford
705-675-0225

Churchill Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Jennifer Harvey
1722 Fielding Street, Sudbury
705-566-5130

Copper Cliff Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Elizabeth Mack
50 School Street, Copper Cliff
705-682-4721

C.R. Judd Public School
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Susan Cousineau
8 Lincoln Street, Capreol
705-671-5953

Lansdowne Public School (EP & FI)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Elisa McNeil
185 Lansdowne Street, Sudbury
705-675-6451

Larchwood Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Kim Boulanger
43 Main Street, Dowling
705-671-5944

Lasalle Elementary School (FI)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Kristen Pichette
1545 Kennedy Street, Sudbury
705-566-3935

Levack Public School
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Cheryl Vincent
100 High Street, Levack
705-671-5943

Little Current Public School
Monday, May 4, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Tracey Chapman
18 Draper Street, Little Current
705-368-2932

MacLeod Public School
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Kerri Monaghan
23 Walford Road Sudbury
705-522-8040

Markstay Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Lisa Puddester
7 Pioneer Street East, Markstay
705-671-5946

Monetville Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Kim Yagnych
7099 Hwy. 64 North, Monetville
705-898-2785

Northeastern Elementary School (EP & FI)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Jodie Pakkala
45 Spruce Street, Garson
705-675-0204

Princess Anne Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Paula Mackey
500 Douglas Street West, Sudbury
705-673-6516

Queen Elizabeth II Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
4 pm to 5 pm
Principal: Rachel Booker
32 Dell Street, Sudbury
705-675-6198

R.H. Murray Public School
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Nadia Berardelli
3 Henry Street, Whitefish
705-671-5942

R.L. Beattie Public School (FI)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
5 pm to 6 pm
Principal: Stephen Winckel
102 Loach’s Road, Sudbury
705-522-7178

Redwood Acres Public School
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Mark Patterson
4625 Carl Street, Hanmer
705-675-0202

S. Geiger Public School
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Principal: Shelley Tamura
355 Government Road, Massey
705-865-2052

Valley View Public School (FI)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Carrie Wilson
1840 Valleyview Road, Val Caron
705-671-5956

Walden Public School (EP & FI)
Thursday, May 7, 2026
5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Principal: Kelly McCauley
249 Sixth Avenue, Lively
705-692-3602

FI – These schools offer the French Immersion Program.
EP & FI – These schools offer the French Immersion Program as well as the English Program.
All other schools offer the English Program.

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Media Contact:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 705-674-3171, ext. 7217.