Please be advised that Brother Rice Junior High has a video/electronic security system.
Welcome Back!
We are excited to welcome all new and returning students to Brother Rice on Wednesday, September 9th. Our doors open at 8:00am.
For details about the first day, please see below. You will also find information on how to access your child's busing information via the BusPlanner portal, as well as other important school information.
See you soon!
2026-2027 School Supply List
Click Here for a list of suggested supplies for the upcoming school year.
Have a safe and enjoyable summer! See you on September 9.
End of the School Year
We have a variety of activities planned for the final week of school. The last day of the 2025-2026 school year is Thursday, June 25.
We wish you all safe and enjoyable summer break.
See you again on September 9!
June Spirit Week
Our Student Leadership group have planned another Spirit Week from June 1-5. As Partipation earns points for your house and the coveted Celtic Cup!
December Spirit Week
December 15-19th is Spirit Week! Participate in theme days to help earn points for your house!
December Spirit Week Outing
Permission forms for our December 17 Outing can now be completed through your Parent PowerSchool Accounts! If your child wishes to participate, please submit the permission form by December 5. Note that the skating and Get Air venues have limited spaces and those activities will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
If your child secures a space for Get Air, a parent/guardian is also required to complete the online Get Air waiver. This waiver is available on the Get Air website, or by clicking the link below. Students will not be permitted to jump unless a waiver has been submitted.
Feel free to contact the school if you have any questions!
Spirit Week
October 27-31 is Spirit Week! Participate in theme days to help earn points for your house!
Celtic students (Lexie Barry, Avery O'Keefe, Wren Glasgo and Graellynn Alloway) and School Council member/parent Hayley Alloway promoting our 50/50 raffle box fundraiser on CBC radio this morning!
50/50 Fundraiser
2 DAYS LEFT‼️
Our Brother Rice 50/50 Fundraiser is heating up 🔥, and you can be part of the action! 💰The Jackpot is growing every day, and it could be YOUR lucky day to take home some cash while supporting our amazing school!
🏫Proceeds go directly to developing an outdoor learning space for our students - your support makes a real difference.
🎟️Tickets are still available, but time is running out. Don't wait!
👉 Get your tickets before its too late and please share this post! Tickets available at
50/50 Fundraiser
5 DAYS LEFT‼️
Our Brother Rice 50/50 Fundraiser is heating up 🔥, and you can be part of the action! 💰The Jackpot is growing every day, and it could be YOUR lucky day to take home some cash while supporting our amazing school!
🏫Proceeds go directly to developing an outdoor learning space for our students - your support makes a real difference.
🎟️Tickets are still available, but time is running out. Don't wait!
👉 Get your tickets before its too late and please share this post! Tickets available at
50/50 Fundraiser
We are excited to launch a 50/50 fundraiser in support of the school! All money raised will be used to develop an outdoor learning space and to purchase technology and equipment that will supplement classroom instruction.
Tickets are $10 each or 3 for $25 and can be purchased through Rafflebox at the link below:
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/brother-rice
Tickets are on sale until December 11th and the winner will be drawn on December 12th.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
SCHOOL OUTING TO MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET
We’re pleased to announce that our school will be attending a matinee performance of Miracle on 34th Street at the Holy Heart Theatre on November 21st!
To allow your child to participate in this outing, please complete the permission form and payment via PowerSchool. This is due by Monday, November 4th, as we need to purchase our tickets in advance.
ORDERING NOW OPEN for NOVEMBER SCHOOL LUNCH!
November menus are now open for ordering. The order deadline for the month of November is this Tuesday, October 15th.
When placing your order, please ensure that you choose the correct homeroom teacher for your child. Lunch tickets are given out by your child’s homeroom teacher each morning during the homeroom period.
Rycor Online Fees and Forms
A reminder to families that we are now using NLESD's new Rycor system for any school-related fees and forms. Several important forms have been posted for completion (Emergency Dismissal info; Media Consent; Technology Agreement). For student athletes, the Athletic Contract and any applicable sport fees have also been posted.
To access the Rycor system, simply login to your PowerSchool Parent account and click on the "Fees and Forms" tab. More information can be found by visiting https://www.nlesd.ca/studentsfamilies/rycor.jsp.