Greater Fort Erie Secondary School, also known as GFESS, is a public secondary school in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada. It serves as the only secondary school in the city, after replacing Fort Erie Secondary School and Ridgeway Crystal Beach High School in 2017. GFESS is operated by the District School Board of Niagara (DSBN).
| Greater Fort Erie Secondary School | |
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| Address | |
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1640 Garrison Street , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 42°54'18.9"N 78°58'32.4"W 42°54′18.9″N 78°58′32.4″W / 42.905250°N 78.975667°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary School |
| Established | 2017 |
| School board | District School Board of Niagara |
| Principal | Fred Louws |
| Faculty | 74 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | 985 (September 2021)[1] |
| Language | English |
| Colour(s) | Dark Red and Gold |
| Mascot | Gryphons |
| Website | greaterforterie |
History
editThe Greater Fort Erie Secondary School opened in 2017. The school was the first high school to be built by the DSBN since 1971 and cost $30 million.[2] Greater Fort Erie was built to replace Ridgeway Crystal Beach High and Fort Erie Secondary School.[3] In 2023, a spirit assembly at the school featured a live performance by Murda Beatz.[4] The school has a Positive Spaces Club where students can discuss their gender and sexuality.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Greater Fort Erie Secondary School (897646)". Ontario Ministry of Education. Retrieved 15 November 2023.
- ^ "New high school opens in Fort Erie". Niagara Falls Review. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Cullic, James. "Smooth start as two high schools become one". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Chandler, Justin. "Murda Beatz returns to Fort Erie high school a star, after producing Drake, Ariana Grande and more". CBC News. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Hutton, Richard. "Making positive spaces for Fort Erie high school students". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 3 July 2024.