Uxbridge Secondary School

Uxbridge Secondary School (U.S.S.) is a 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 from grades 9–12 and offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities.

Uxbridge Secondary School
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127 Planks Lane

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Coordinates44°6′33″N 79°6′49″W / 44.10917°N 79.11361°W / 44.10917; -79.11361
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School typePublic Secondary School
MottoPer ardua ad astra
(Through struggle to the stars)
Founded1872 (1872)
School boardDurham District School Board
SuperintendentErin Elmhurst
Area trusteeCarolyn Morton
PrincipalMelissa Lee
Grades9-12
Enrolment1,015[1] (2020/2021)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Black and Gold
  
MascotTiger
Feeder schoolsClaremont Public School, Goodwood Public School, Joseph Gould Public School, Scott Central Public School, Quaker Village Public School, Uxbridge Public School
Websiteuxbridgess.ddsb.ca/en/index.aspx

The front entrance

History and development

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Originally called Uxbridge High School opened in 1872 opposite the then Methodist and now Trinity United Church on First Avenue. The school replaced the Grammar School that opened in 1856.[2] The second school building was erected from 1923 to 1925 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, a learning commons/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. [3]

Athletics

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The Uxbridge Tigers have earned many awards on Cross-country running and 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Ontario public schools enrolment". Ontario Data Catalogue. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
  2. ^ "100th Reunion - Uxbridge Secondary School".
  3. ^ "About USS - Uxbridge Secondary School". Durham District School Board. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
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