School Profile

School Profile

Demographics

Our building was originally Central Manitoulin High School until the fall of 1969 when Manitoulin Secondary School opened its doors and the intermediate students from Mindemoya Public School moved in. The school was renamed Central Manitoulin Public School under the leadership of Principal Doug Lanktree.

Years later, all grades moved to this building and Mindemoya Public School was closed. Since becoming Central Manitoulin Public School, the school has undergone some expansion. A gymnasium, library, offices and classrooms were added. The daycare was built in 2018. The principals who have been here since Doug Lanktree are Fern Patterson, Everett Eadie, Lynne Kulha, Laurie Zahnow, Stan Drystek, Tracey Chapman, Christy Case, David Wiwchar, Shelley Tamura and Melissa Brandon, the current principal.

Central Manitoulin Public School is located on Yonge Street in Mindemoya. In addition to students from the community, the school draws children from the surrounding areas of Providence Bay, Tehkummah, South Baymouth, Spring Bay, and M’Chigeeng.

Central Manitoulin Public School offers classes from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8. Our enrolment is just over 200 students. Wealso have an Intensive Support Classroom (ISP) which serves children in our catchment area, as well as that of other surrounding areas.

Extracurricular and Special Activities

Central Manitoulin Public School is a spirited community school where students come first. We are extremely proud of our students as they participate in all aspects of school life. Public Speaking, Fall Fair, EcoSchools, Student Council, Athletics, Robotics and the Arts are just a few examples of how our Eagles have represented our school with distinction.

We have a staff and volunteers who are dedicated to providing wonderful opportunities for our students. Here are some of the activities organized at the school level:

• Art Club
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Book Fairs
• Chess
• Christmas Concert
• Cross-Country Running
• Curling
• Drama Club
• Earth Day
• Family Engagement Nights
• Field Trips
• Flag Football
• Soccer
• Softball
• Track and Field
• Volleyball
• Writing Club

Our school has enjoyed many achievements and positive experiences. When our students travel outside our school, people say our students are wonderful ambassadors.

The Fall Fair held at Central Manitoulin Public School draws the school and school community together. This annual event is widely supported by students, families and community members. In addition, the Open House is well attended by members of the community, young and old. The Fair promotes the agricultural heritage of our area and features guest judges from a variety of community organizations. The Fair culminates in a Fall Feast celebration. Central Manitoulin Public School has been recognized as an honorary member of the Ontario Agricultural Association, a proud tribute to the school and the community.

Community Involvement

Our students enjoy the generous support and assistance of many local groups and organizations that are always willing to help out.

Each year, our school participates in an Earth Day cleanup. We clean up the areas within walking distance of our school. Our students enjoy the privilege of going skating and curling as part of the winter physical education program. Many volunteers from the Mindemoya Curling Club support the curling program, where students in grade 7 participate in a 5 week curling program.

We are also very proud to participate in local community events such as Red Shirt Day, the Special Olympics and the annual Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Law Enforcement Torch Run.

Volunteers

Central Manitoulin Public School benefits from the assistance of numerous volunteers. Throughout the year, community and parent volunteers assist in classrooms, the library, on field trips, at assemblies, during concerts, at the Fall Fair, sporting activities, and book fairs. Our volunteers also contribute to the School Council and share their expertise as guest speakers.

School Council

Our Council meets regularly and, as an advisory group, provides input to the school administration and the board on matters affecting our school. The School Council acts as a liaison between the school and the community. Our School Council holds an appreciation dinner for teachers at the first parent/teacher interview night of the school year. They also organize several student activities and raise funds for school improvements. They play an integral role in the school improvement planning process by providing valuable input and suggestions. This dynamic group is both supportive and eager to make Central Manitoulin Public School the best place possible for staff, students, and the community at large. School Council has supported events such as Family Mental Health Awareness Evening and Family Literacy Nights supported by the Parents Reaching Out Grant.

Learn to Live

Central Manitoulin Public School is a quality school with quality students, teachers and parents. It is a school committed to providing an environment where we all work together to ensure that our children achieve academic and personal excellence. At Central Manitoulin Public School we “learn to live” keeping in mind that learning takes place both inside and outside of the classroom.

With parents and our community members as partners in education, we work together to build a positive school climate and authentic, relevant learning experiences so that our children come to appreciate and value education.