Uxbridge Secondary School
| Uxbridge Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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127 Planks Lane Uxbridge, Ontario, L9P 1K5 Canada | |
| Coordinates | 44°6′33″N 79°6′49″W / 44.10917°N 79.11361°WCoordinates: 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 | Elinor Hansen |
| Principal | Michelle Crawford-Eade (2015- ) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1253 (2014) |
| Medium of 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 (U.S.S.) 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 "portapack", but these have largely been replaced with a new extension to the school. 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 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.