School year begins with staggered starts in Rainbow Schools

The 2020-2021 school year will begin with staggered starts for students in Rainbow Schools. Rainbow District School Board is implementing staggered starts the first week of school to ease the transition for staff, students and families.

“Starting with smaller groups of students and building to full attendance as the first week progresses will enable us to be more responsive as we put our reopening health and safety protocols into practice,” said Director of Education Norm Blaseg.

He added: “Staggered starts will give us an opportunity to adjust as we go along, particularly in the area of pick up and drop off and movement throughout the school, including washroom breaks and lunch periods.”

Staggered starts apply to all students, whether attending in school or online.

Start Dates for Students in Rainbow Schools

Tuesday, September 8, 2020
JK to Grade 3 and Grade 9
All students in Intensive Support Programs

Wednesday, September 9, 2020
JK to Grade 6 and Grades 9 and 10

Thursday, September 10, 2020
JK to Grade 8 and Grades 9, 10 and 11

Friday, September 11, 2020
JK to Grade 8 and Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12

Please note that staggered start times remain in effect for Kindergarten students.
Schools will share details directly with families.
All students in Intensive Support Programs will start school on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.

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Media Contact:

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