Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (also called VCI by students and staff) is a small, English
high school
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operated by the
Upper Canada District School Board
The Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB), known as English-language Public District School Board No. 26 prior to 1999) is one of the largest public school boards in Ontario in terms of geographical area. It encompasses the counties in the ea ...
(UCDSB) in the heart
Town of Vankleek Hill,
Ontario
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,
Canada
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. It provides both academic and
vocational
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programs to about 450 students (2008–09).
VCI also publishes an annual Yearbook consisting of the full school year in pictures.
Facilities
Their gymnasium is often used for athletic events, both extracurricular
and intramural. It is also used for various special activities, such as
school dances.
Their cafeteria is catered by Glen Fine Foods.
The school's library includes a vast collection of books and multiple internet-enabled
computers. VCI is equipped with two regulation tennis courts. The residents from Vankleek Hill are always welcome in using the courts.
Annual Green Day
Green Day has become a proud, school-wide tradition at VCI. For 8 years and counting, VCI students and staff take time out of their busy schedules by helping out senior citizens in the Vankleek Hill community. They rake leaves and clean up lawns, front and back, to make room for all of that wonderful new spring growth.
Notable alumni
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Dan McGillis - Retired NHL Hockey Player (Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils) as well as
Adler Mannheim of the German
DEL
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*
Martin St-Louis - NHL Hockey Player (Tampa Bay Lightning, Calgary Flames), Art Ross Trophy Winner, Hart Trophy Winner
See also
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List of high schools in Ontario
The following is a list of secondary schools in Ontario. Secondary education policy in the Canadian province of Ontario is governed by the Ministry of Education. Secondary education in Ontario includes Grades 9 to 12. The following list includ ...
References
External links
School Board profileVankleek Hill Collegiate Institute
High schools in Ontario
Educational institutions established in 1890
1890 establishments in Ontario
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