Algoma District School Board's looking to get students excited for the upcoming school year.
The local English public school board's announced its first ever "show up event", IGNITE 2021, a virtual event featuring a few guests: Olympians Andre De Grasse and Dr. Hayley Wickenheiser, popstar Tyler Shaw, and broadcaster Jessi Cruickshank.
In addition, the board's hosting in-person carnival-style events for its Grade 6 to 10 students at each ADSB secondary school immediately after the IGNITE 2021 virtual event - spots are limited, with those interested asked to register by noon today.
IGNITE 2021 will be held Monday, August 23rd, starting at 10 am, though the board advises joining early as spots will fill up.