Kingsville Times

The former Sun Parlour Junior School, located at 492 Maidstone Ave W. in Essex, has been listed for sale. The building(s) located on the property will be available for viewing on October 1st, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Questions concerning the property must be submitted here by October 3rd, 2025. Offers will be received […]

A pilot project designed to improve student health and well-being by providing direct, in-school mental health services and basic medical support will be expanded to include a total of three Catholic schools this September. The Youth Mobile Clinic was launched as a pilot project at F.J. Brennan Catholic High School […]

As part of its plan to protect Ontario and prepare students for success in our workforce, the Ontario government has provided the Windsor Essex Catholic District School Board with approval to issue the tender for the new addition at St. Joseph Catholic High School to create more student spaces. “The funding for a new […]

UMEI Christian High School held its graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 21, celebrating the accomplishments of the Class of 2025. Among the eleven graduates were four students from Kingsville, underscoring UMEI’s continued role in shaping youth from across Essex County. The ceremony was a meaningful reflection on growth, friendship, and […]

The University of Windsor’s commitment to research excellence and sustainability was amongst its highest metrics in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, a global ranking of higher education institutions, compiled and published annually by Quacquarelli Symonds. UWindsor proudly achieved its highest ranking yet at 546 overall, a significant milestone as one of […]

Even more drop-in programs are now at Erie Migration District School! Every day (except Friday), bring your friends or family and come play one of the new drop-in programs in the school’s gym including: Basketball Volleyball Floor Hockey Table Tennis and more Programs at EMDS run until June 21, 2025 […]

The Town has expanded its recreational drop-in programs to the Erie Migration District School gym, starting with programming on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Every Wednesday and Thursday from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM, the school’s gym hosts the Town drop-in programs including Badminton, Pickleball, Open Gym, and Dodgeball. Additionally, starting May […]

From April 3–6, UMEI Christian High School’s Robotics Team competed at the FIRST Robotics Ontario Provincial Championships in Mississauga, an event that brings together the best high school robotics teams from across the province. Despite being a small school of just 64 students, UMEI held its own on the big […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board is preparing its budget for the 2025-26 school year.  Public consultation is an important component of the budget planning process. Public input on the budget will be received at the Finance and Facility Services Meetings scheduled for: Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 5:00 […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board is pleased to announce the appointment of its newest trustee, Malek Mekawi, who was sworn in on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. At 20 years old, Mekawi was selected through a public interview and board vote on January 20, 2025, filling the vacancy left by Sarah […]

After a 17-year hiatus, the beloved UMEI Community Players are thrilled to announce their triumphant return to the stage with Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music! This cherished classic will delight audiences with its timeless story, unforgettable music, and inspiring themes of resilience, community, and hope. The UMEI stage […]

Trustee Gale Simko-Hatfield (Windsor Wards 5,6,7 & 8) has been selected to return as Chair of the GECDSB Board of Trustees for the next 12 months. Elections for the board’s executive positions were held at the annual Organizational Meeting on Tuesday, December 10th. “As an educational organization, we are committed […]

Over the weekend of November 29 and December 1, the UMEI Lightning Robotics FTC team, The Thunderbirds, showcased their innovation and teamwork at the Mississauga First Tech Challenge Qualifier held at Rick Hansen Secondary School. Competing against some of the best teams in the region, The Thunderbirds had an incredible […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is seeking eligible candidates to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. The position will represent Wards 3, 4, and 10 in the city of Windsor. This is an exciting opportunity to serve in an integral role in the governance of […]

Trustees Soulliere, Lazarus assume new roles Trustee Lisa Soulliere will be the Chair of the WECDSB for the next year, while Trustee Jason Lazarus will take on the position of Vice-Chair. Both were elected to their respective positions at last night’s annual organizational meeting. “My hope for each of us […]

35,000 Free School Lunches To Be Provided Through The West Windsor School Lunch Pilot Program The West Windsor School lunch pilot has been in full swing since September and is expected to deliver over 35,000 free lunches to students with funding provided through the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is pleased to announce that two properties, Prince Andrew Public School and Western Secondary School, have been listed for sale. For interested buyers, viewing appointments are available as follows: Prince Andrew Public School, Address: 1950 Kelly Road, LaSalle, Ontario N9A 6Z6 Viewing […]

This past week, all students at UMEI Christian High School spent the day giving back to the community on their fall Service Project Day. “This day is built into the school year as part of our educational model,” explained Principal Darcy Bults. “Students don’t receive volunteer hours for this time […]

For the second year in a row, students in the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board have exceeded Ontario averages in all standardized provincial assessments, the board announced today. “We’re thrilled that our students have exceeded provincial scores in all eight areas of EQAO,” said Melissa Farrand, Executive Superintendent of Student […]

Students from Catholic schools across Windsor-Essex will soon have access to the facilities at the University of Windsor’s new Toldo Lancer Centre thanks to a new agreement signed on Friday. “This agreement will help us fulfill our commitment to our students to promote their well-being, while providing them with access […]

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be observed on Monday, September 30th. For a week, the Greater Essex County District School Board will fly the Every Child Matters flag at all its schools and administrative buildings. This federal holiday is intended to recognize the legacy of the residential school […]

Pockets of fog across Essex County resulted in widespread bus cancellations and wreaked havoc on traffic this morning. In Kingsville, particularly along Jasperson Lane, vehicles came to a standstill in both directions as parents scrambled to ensure their children made it to school on time. By the afternoon, however, conditions […]

The new Kingsville super school will be opening its doors this coming Tuesday September 2. Erie Migration District Academy will be welcoming students, including the youngest learners in JK and SK on the first day of school. This year marks a significant milestone as JK/SK students will be starting school […]

Choosing a school is one of the most significant decisions a parent will make for their child. With so much of a child’s day spent at school, it plays a crucial role in shaping their academic foundation and social skills, which are essential for their future. The school a parent […]

The Town of Kingsville is holding a Public Information Meeting at Grovedale Arts and Culture Centre on Monday, July 29, 2024, starting at 6:00 pm to discuss options for the three permanently closed school properties in Kingsville. This meeting will also be live streamed on our website. Town Administration will […]

UMEI Christian High School hosted its 8th annual Lightning Athletics Banquet on June 4. Athletic Director and Vice Principal Mr. Darcy Bults, who hosted and planned the event, was thrilled to bring the community together to recognize the athletic achievements of these student-athletes. “For a small school, we run an […]

Several weeks ago, this image of Kingsville Public School’s 1954 Combined Grade 8 Graduation Class was shared with readers. It was subsequently noted that there were 8 female students in the third row, but only 7 were named:  Betty Kubis, Carolyn Denny, Carol Upcott, Shirley Taggart, Joan Stewart, Doreen Walton, […]

Kingsville Public School 1954 Combined Grade 8 Graduation Class Miss Seahaver and Mr. Brundage Names Left to Right: Front Row: Joe Federman, Darius Taggart, Martin Wingerden, Bob Carlson, Ben Tinsley, Gord MacDonald, Paul Hutchins [London], Joanne Holt, Marguerite Jost Second Row: Chris Gerencer, Mary Louise Thornton, Bev Stephens, Linda Lee […]

UMEI Christian High School’s Lightning Robotics Team had a great season this year! After hours of planning, coding, building and testing, Team 8081’s robot was ready for competition in this year’s FIRST Robotics Challenge. This year’s challenge, Crescendo, required robots to pick up circular rings and shoot them into different […]

The Conseil scolaire catholique Providence (Csc Providence) is pleased to announce the appointment of Nicole Larocque as Superintendent of Education. Mrs. Larocque has nearly 25 years of experience in the education sector, all with the Conseil scolaire catholique Providence, including more than 15 years as a school leader. She has […]

It will be All on 1 & 1 for All on Tuesday, September 3rd. The Greater Essex County District School Board will be welcoming all students K-12 on the first day of school this year. Previously, Kindergarten students began the school year on the Monday following Labour Day. This schedule […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is preparing its budget for the 2024-25 school year and public consultation is an essential part of the planning process. The GECDSB invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to provide input into the budget development process. The Board’s multi-year Strategic Plan […]

Maclean’s Canadian College Ultimate Guide It’s never too early to plan ahead! The Maclean’s Ultimate Guide to Canadian Colleges is for students and parents who are looking to navigate this college selection and admission process without getting lost along the way. The guide offers help for high schoolers to identify the best […]

A full solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8th. The most intense effects of the phenomenon will be between 1:57 p.m. and 3:17 p.m. that day, which coincides with regular dismissal times at many schools. Out of concern for student safety during that period of almost complete darkness all […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board will once again participate in National Sweater Day on Thursday, February 1st. Thermostats in schools and administrative buildings will be turned down slightly (approximately 2 degrees) and students and staff are encouraged to wear a cozy, comfortable sweater on that day. National Sweater Day […]

After several months of long hours building their robots, UMEI’s two Robotics teams “The Thunderbirds” and “Ablaze” competed against other high schools in Ontario in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). FTC is a World recognized program which unveils a new competition challenge each September. After designing, building and coding their […]

Earlier this school year, the current Principal of UMEI Christian High School in Leamington, Sonya Bedal, announced her retirement effective June 2024. Mrs. Bedal has served the UMEI community for 26 years, with the last 14 as Principal. She is known for her tireless support of students and staff, and […]

Help Craft the Future of Our K-12 State of the Art School We witnessed a historical moment on April 13th, 2022 – the groundbreaking ceremony that marked the official commencement of construction for our eagerly awaited new school. As we set our sights on September 2024, a grand celebration awaits […]

The Greater Essex County District School Board is seeking 2 creative and open-minded individuals to serve as community representatives on the School Naming Committee for the new K-12 school in Kingsville. All applicants must be public school supporters. The GECDSB School Naming Policy, Regulation and Appendices are posted on the board website. The committee […]

For the past 15 years, on Halloween, Kingsville Public School’s Grade 8 students have taken to the stage to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic “Thriller.” This year was no exception as the students delivered a fantastic performance that delighted both the student body and some of their attending family members. A […]

If you have a young child who is starting school this year and who will be riding a school bus for the first time, Windsor-Essex Student Transportation Services (WESTS) is offering a First Ride program. There is no cost for this one-hour course which is offered on Tuesday, August 29 […]

UMEI Christian High School hosted its 7th annual Lightning Athletics Banquet on June 7 after a three-year hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.  Athletic Director and Vice Principal Darcy Bults, who hosted and planned the event, was thrilled to be able to once again recognize the athletic achievements of these student-athletes. […]

Grade 7 students from Jack Miner Public School took the lead, organizing and planning a spring drive to support the Kingsville Food Bank.  How brilliant of them to create themes for each day! The photo says it all! During the week of April 24th, students accepted donations in the following […]

  Although this was only their second season in the FIRST Robotics Competition, the rookie UMEI team made it all the way to the Provincial Championship in Hamilton April 6 – 8, 2023. It was a long journey of qualifying before they met up with the best 80 teams in […]

As of March 31, 2023, there were 90 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations or not yet submitting their immunization records to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) – as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O. 1990. Once their immunization record is up to date with the […]

If you know of a student graduating in June, please read on! There are over 130 scholarships and/or bursaries available in our community alone that range from $300 to $10,000. Thousands of dollars go unawarded every year. It’s more than worth the time to look at all the options as […]

As of March 27, 2023, there are 321 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA)R.S.O.1990 or immunization records that have not yet been submitted to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). Most students who were issued a suspension order have […]

As of March 22, 2023, there are 892 elementary school students suspended due to missing vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 or immunization records that have not yet been submitted to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). The WECHU will continue to offer clinics daily. Please note […]

Media Statement Regarding Elementary School Student Suspensions for Incomplete Immunization Records The Immunization of School Pupils Act (1990), Section 11, Subsections (1) and (2) require public health units to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school and to enforce a school suspension for incomplete immunization information. Due to […]

As of March 6, 2023 there were 3,190 elementary school students at risk of school suspension on March 20, 2023 due to missing vaccinations as required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 or immunization records that have not yet been submitted to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU). […]

Sunday, February 26 marked the Ontario Provincial Championships of the First Robotics Tech Challenge in Central Scarborough. Thirty-one teams from across Ontario gathered at Centennial College, and the Essex County representatives included two teams from UMEI Christian High School in Leamington, Radiant Robotics and The Thunderbirds, after both teams qualified […]

A student immunization and record review clinic will be hosted by Windsor-Essex County Health Unit on February 17th, 2023. This clinic is for students in JK-Grade 8 who received a suspension order from the Health Unit. Nurses will be on hand to review and update student immunization records. They will show you […]

As of January 9, 2023 there are 9,069 elementary school students at risk of school suspension on March 20, 2023. While great progress has been made in updating elementary student immunization records, these students are either overdue for one or more vaccines required by the Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) […]

Two teams from UMEI Christian High School’s Enriched Robotics program competed at the FIRST Tech Challenge Windsor Qualifying event on December 4 at St. Clair College. Each year, a challenge is released to all teams in North America and teams are required to design, build and code a robot to […]

November 22, 2022 was a big day for UMEI Christian School. In the presence of many local dignitaries, the school officially launched its new Robotics Tech Zone, a space where students from Grade 9 – 12 actively study hands-on Robotics for one period (72 mins) per day. There are almost […]

On Friday, October 21, students from UMEI Christian High school went into the community and spent the day volunteering at local service organizations. “It’s so wonderful to be able to return to our tradition of service project days after the pandemic,” said principal Sonya Bedal. “Although we could serve at […]

The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up-to-date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region and those not up-to-date can be suspended from school for up to 20 days. […]

Health Unit Urges Parents and Students to Plan Ahead to Avoid Suspension in September Summer has officially started and the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU) wants obtaining immunizations and updating student immunization records to be a top priority for parents and students. The WECHU is reminding Grade 7 students (this […]

A hearty congratulations goes out to the students and Catholic School Advisory Council of St. John de Brebeuf on the conclusion of a very successful lottery. This recent fundraising initiative was launched to help raise money to purchase additional computer equipment for the students. Everyone put in a great effort and […]

Secondary School Students with Out-of-Date Immunization Records To Be Suspended in September The Immunization of School Pupils Act (ISPA) R.S.O.1990 requires all students in Ontario to be up to date on immunizations. Public health units are to maintain and review vaccine records for every student attending school in their region […]

April 30 is certain to be an emotional day for current students and many alumni of Western Secondary School. On that Saturday, everyone is invited to an open house farewell event to officially celebrate the school which has been a fixture of the Amherstburg community since it welcomed its first […]

The pandemic brought with it many hardships, but one was the rise of gender-based violence within families. On March 30, 2022 students at UMEI Christian High School had the opportunity to practice how they might intervene when they suspect domestic violence may be happening to someone that they know. The […]

Province’s action provides students and families with ongoing financial relief TORONTO — The Ontario government is extending the current tuition freeze for colleges and universities by an additional year, through 2022-2023, providing financial relief and predictability for students and families seeking access to affordable postsecondary education. “Our government recognizes that […]

Progress Made Towards New School in Kingsville as Province Provides Approval to Award Tender ESSEX—The Ontario government is investing over $59 million to build a new JK-12 school to help working families in Kingsville. The province has provided the Greater Essex County District School Board with approval to award the […]

This community is second to none! I approached the staff at KDHS inquiring about funding opportunities for students graduating. What I discovered was more than a pleasant surprise, and something every resident should be aware of and celebrate! It’s that time of the year where graduating students can apply for […]

UMEI Christian High School is excited to announce the launch of a new academic program for the 2021-2022 school year. The introduction of our new Enriched Robotics Program is exciting news for students, parents and the local community. It will give students the opportunity to study Robotics in all 4 […]