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== History and development == |
== History and development == |
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Originally called Uxbridge High School, the original building was erected in 1923 and has undergone five major additions since then in 1965, 1979, 1985, 2003, and 2013. |
Originally called Uxbridge High School, the original building was erected in 1923 and has undergone five major additions since then in 1965, 1979, 1985, 2003, and 2013. The building as it stands today has 81 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a cafeteria, library, and numerous staff and maintenance areas. At one point, there were 13 portables on site, including a porta pack, but these have largely been replaced with a new extension to the school. As of September 2016, Uxbridge Secondary School USS has a student population of 1230 along with 125 teaching and support staff.<ref>{{cite web|title=About USS - Uxbridge Secondary School|url=http://www.ddsb.ca/school/uxbridgess/parents/Pages/default.aspx|publisher=Durham District School Board|accessdate=4 September 2018}}</ref> The population of the community is still on the rise and, coupled with a recent boundary shift to include [[Claremont, Ontario|Claremont]] residents, USS enrollment may rise in the coming years. |
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== Athletics == |
== Athletics == |
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Revision as of 22:29, 25 July 2019
| Uxbridge Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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127 Planks Lane , , | |
| Coordinates | 44°6′33″N 79°6′49″W / 44.10917°N 79.11361°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public Secondary School |
| Motto | Per ardua ad astra (Through struggle to the stars) |
| Founded | 1923 |
| School board | Durham District School Board |
| Superintendent | Anne Marie Laginski |
| Area trustee | Gord Baxter |
| Principal | Michelle Crawford-Eade (2015- ) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1230 (2016) |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Black and Gold |
| Mascot | Tiger |
| Feeder schools | Claremont Public School, Goodwood Public School, Joseph Gould Public School, Scott Central Public School, Quaker Village Public School, Uxbridge Public School |
| Website | www |
 The front entrance | |
Uxbridge Secondary School USS. is the only high school in the Township of Uxbridge, Ontario, and is one of 21 high schools within the Durham District School Board. The school has students in grades 9-12 and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.
History and development
Originally called Uxbridge High School, the original building was erected in 1923 and has undergone five major additions since then in 1965, 1979, 1985, 2003, and 2013. The building as it stands today has 81 classrooms, two gymnasiums, a cafeteria, library, and numerous staff and maintenance areas. At one point, there were 13 portables on site, including a porta pack, but these have largely been replaced with a new extension to the school. As of September 2016, Uxbridge Secondary School USS has a student population of 1230 along with 125 teaching and support staff.[1] The population of the community is still on the rise and, coupled with a recent boundary shift to include Claremont residents, USS enrollment may rise in the coming years.
Athletics
The Uxbridge Tigers are well known in Ontario for their success in athletics, specifically rugby. In 2011 the senior boys won gold at the "AAAA" OFSAA rugby final. During the 2013 OFSAA cross country Finals, the senior girls placed first, achieving a gold medal. 2015-2016 Senior Boys Rugby 15's "AAA" OFSAA champions. 2015-2016 Senior Girls Volleyball "AAA" OFSAA champions. 2015-2016 Senior Boys Volleyball "AAA" OFSAA consolation champions.
See also
References
- ^ "About USS - Uxbridge Secondary School". Durham District School Board. Retrieved 4 September 2018.