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 […]