Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute
Template:Infobox education in Canada Vankleek Hill Collegiate Institute (also called VCI by students and staff) is a small, English high school operated by the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) in the heart Town of Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. It provides both academic and vocational 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
- Dan McGillis - NHL Hockey Player (Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Boston Bruins, San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils)now signed to: Adler Mannheim of the German DEL
- Martin St-Louis - NHL Hockey Player (Tampa Bay Lightning, Calgary Flames), Art Ross Trophy Winner, Hart Trophy Winner
- Eric Perin - NHL Hockey Player (Tampa Bay Lightning)
- Andrew Allen - NHL Goaltender (Florida Panthers)
- Steve Barton - NHL Linesman
- Wayne Lee - CFL Football Player (Hamilton Tiger-Cats) and currently a gym teacher at VCI.
- Tony Barton - Radio Personallity "Anthony James"&"Dylan Black"
- Devin Henderson - 2006 Turin Olympic Games Gold Medallist
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