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 […]
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February 1st Is National Sweater Day — Time To Bundle Up!
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 […]
UMEI Lightning Robotics Teams Off To Provincials Again
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 […]
UMEI Christian High School Announces New Principal
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 […]
Our K-12 State of the Art School: From Groundbreaking to Grand Opening!
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 […]
School Board Seeks Community Representatives For School Naming
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 […]
Kingsville Public School Delivers A ‘Thriller’ Of A Halloween Event
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 […]
Local Program Helps Young Students Learn How To Ride The Bus
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 Announces New Enriched French Program
UMEI Christian High School is excited to announce its new Enriched French program. This program adds on to UMEI’s outstanding academic program and existing Enriched programs in Robotics and The Arts. “At UMEI, our mission is to educate the whole-person, so that students are prepared to think critically, engage with […]
UMEI Hosts 7th Annual Lightning Athletics Banquet
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. […]