Learn more about Pelee Island Public School!
Address and location
- Pelee Island Public School
- North Shore Road, Pelee Island, ON N8X 2R2
- Here is an accessible link to our school using Google maps : Pelee Island Public School
Contact us
- (519) 724-2981 - Office Phone Number
- (519) 254-6759 - Fax
Grades available
- Pelee Island Public School has classes available for students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12
Accessibility
We are committed to providing an accessible environment for students, staff, families and our community. Learn how you can notify us about an accessibility concern for your child, view our Multi-year Accessibility Plan and find out more about our school's accessible infrastructure.
School history
Pelee Island Public School, Canada’s most southern school community, is a unique school within the Greater Essex County School Board. As the only school on a small island in Lake Erie, our students gain hands on experience living within an interactive community, both human and natural. Pelee Island is home to an unusual abundance of rare and endangered species of plant and fauna and is located on two major continental flyways, which means our island is visited bi-yearly by hundreds of migrating birds and butterflies.
Our students experience a high quality of education in a traditional 1927, three-room school. Students gain a life-long love of learning in a spirit of cooperation and sharing in small multi-grade classes from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. The small teacher-student ratio ensures a high quality education for all of its students, with individual and differentiated instruction tailored to the strengths and needs of each student.
Our school has excellent resources to aid the students in their learning inquiry including the use of 21st century technologies (full high speed internet access, iPads and an interactive SMART board) to assist in developing 21st century skills. Every year our students participate successfully in mainland track and field events as well as several island and mainland educational field trips. Some recent excursions include visiting the Pelee Island Bird Observatory, exploring local and county museums/interpretive centres, attending the Stratford Festival, and going to Toronto.
Bell Schedule
| Time | Period |
|---|---|
| 9:15 a.m. | Arrival |
| 9:15 a.m. to 10:05 a.m. | Period One |
| 10:05 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. | Period Two |
| 10:55 a.m. to 11:35 a.m. | Nutrition & Fitness Break #1 |
| 11:35 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. | Period Three |
| 12:25 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. | Period Four |
| 1:15 p.m. to 1:55 p.m. | Nutrition & Fitness Break #2 |
| 1:55 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. | Period Five |
| 2:45 p.m. to 3:35 p.m. | Period Six |
| 3:35 p.m. | Dismissal |
Policies
Allergies and foods/scents restrictions
We are committed to maintaining a safe environment for all students and staff. Learn about our allergy alerts, including restrictions on sending certain types of foods and scents with your child to school.
Bullying prevention and intervention
The GECDSB's Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan outlines our long-term, school-wide approach regarding bullying prevention and intervention, including:
- Education, awareness and outreach
- Bullying and cyber-bullying
- Types of behaviour and evaluation of evidence
- Policies and procedures
- Approved strategies and programs
- Goals and action plans
Code of Conduct
The GECDSB's Safe Schools Policy is based on the provincial Education Act and the Ontario Code of Conduct, which set clear standards of behaviour for students, staff, parents, guardians, volunteers and any other individuals involved in public education.
View our Code of Conduct policies, including standards of behaviour and employee standards of conduct.