About Us
Elevate your Education at East Elgin
East Elgin Secondary School (EESS) provides an inviting, safe, caring and respectful learning environment for students to pursue all pathways, including university, college, apprenticeships and the workplace. Our school offers a full range of extracurriculars and opportunities for student leadership.
Why Choose East Elgin?
Athletics (Hockey Program), Clubs and Student Associations (GABAA, ISA, BSA, Pride, and more)
Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Programs: Construction, Manufacturing, Environment, and Health & Wellness
Extensive Tech Program Options: Manufacturing (Welding & Machining), Construction (Wood & Electrical), Technological Design, Hairstyling & Aesthetics, Horticulture, Transportation, Computer Engineering, and Communications Technology
Environmental Leadership Program: 4-Credit extensive course in Environment Science for Grade 12 students
ASPIRE Day & Nighttime Classes: A program designed for students with a Mennonite cultural background who are working towards a high school diploma
Fully integrated community partnership with the Town of Aylmer
Our History
East Elgin Secondary School has had several names since the school was founded in 1875. The Aylmer High School District was established by Elgin County Council in January of 1872. High school classes began in 1873, but a building on the present site was not erected until 1886 (the original round cornerstone from the first building, which was located on John St south, is found at the entrance to the existing school) and classes began in 1876. The building soon became too small for the number of students and another school was built on the same site in 1886. The present site was built on in 1937 and the cornerstone is in the courtyard.