Uxbridge Secondary School


Uxbridge Secondary School 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 2016, Uxbridge Secondary School has a student population of 1230 along with 125 teaching and support staff.

Athletics

The Uxbridge Tigers are well known in Ontario for their success in athletics, specifically 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.

Notable Alumni