Learn more about Tecumseh Vista Elementary!
2024-2025 Staff List
Address and location
- 11665 Shields Street, Tecumseh, ON, N8N 0C1
- https://goo.gl/maps/dzYfEXM3tRqTWYF49
Contact us
- 519-739-2189
Grades available
- JK to Grade 8
- French immersion program and English program
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
The Greater Essex County District School Board prides itself as being a Board that meets the community needs by investing into the future of our youth. In working with the Town of Tecumseh a new era of education was proposed to meet the mutual goals of the township and the ongoing commitment of the Board. Tecumseh Vista Academy was created with the dream that a strong community based school would prepare and propel students in the Tecumseh area to new heights.
The Banwell corridor was an excellent site for our new school. In fact, the area before amalgamation was known as Sandwich South. On this very site stood a one room school house, land donated by Henry Banwell. Since the school bridges both borders of Windsor and the New Tecumseh south corridor development, the name of the school needed to reflect and encompass these realities. Many recommendations came forth in the naming of the school, but in the end, the student voice was heard. Bringing the past, the present, and the future together, the new school’s name would be Tecumseh Vista Academy.
Tecumseh is a thriving and growing community rich in pride and history. Establishing a new school that will meet the growing needs of the Tecumseh community was paramount in the development stages. In cooperation with the Ministry of Education, the Greater Essex County District School Board and the Town of Tecumseh, a new vision of a Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 school evolved. We are proud to be the first pioneers in the southwestern region of Ontario in establishing such a creative school with a host of amenities.
Tecumseh Vista is considered to be a lead school in school designs. It is an accessible school with plenty of green space for growth. The decision to build an artificial turf football field, a first-class gym facility, and design areas for students to assemble and learn in common areas, are but a few of the features that make the school unique. The school reflects the needs of its community and the learning that needs to foster for years to come.
From the century old traditions with Chief Tecumseh, the pioneer days of one room school houses to modern day urban planning of today, Tecumseh Vista Academy meshes the deep values that the community holds, which is the education of its children.
As our motto states, “Together, We Are Better”. Together we will continue to grow, learn, thrive, and meet the challenges of tomorrow.
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.