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Rainbow fastest growing boards in Ontario with EcoSchools certifications

The school year was capped off in fine style for the Rainbow District School Board recognized as one of the fastest growing school boards in Ontario to receive EcoSchools certifications in the 2017-2018 school year.

This year, 20 schools were acknowledged including: A.B. Ellis and Espanola High in Espanola,  Central Manitoulin, Little Current and Manitoulin Secondary on Manitoulin Island, and S. Geiger in Massey.

Director of Education, Norm Blaseg says they are proud of the schools and the work being done to make green a vibrant part of the Rainbow.

Since 2013, the number of EcoSchools certifications among Rainbow Schools has increased 300 per cent.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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