Uxbridge Secondary School

Uxbridge Secondary School
Address
127 Planks Lane
Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1K5, Canada
Information
School board Durham District School Board
Principal Lucy Black
Vice principal Karin Grundy
Kandis Thompson
Grades 9-12
Mascot Tigers
Colours Black and Gold
Founded 1923
Enrolment 1475 (2009)
Homepage http://www.uxbridgess.com/

Uxbridge Secondary School is the lone 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.

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History and development

Originally called Uxbridge High School, the original building was erected in 1923 and has undergone four major additions since then in 1965, 1979, 1985, and 2003. The building as it stands today has 75 classrooms, a gymnasium, cafeteria, library, and numerous staff and maintenance areas. There are also currently 13 portables on site. As of September 2009, Uxbridge Secondary School (USS) has a student population of 1475 along with 135 teaching and support staff. The population of the community is still on the rise and, coupled with a recent boundary shift to include Claremont residents, USS is expected to reach a population of approximately 1800 students by 2014.

Feeder schools

Notable alumni

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