Thorold Secondary School

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Thorold Secondary School
Thorold Secondary School.jpg
A photograph of the school taken in 2024.
Address
Thorold Secondary School
50 Ormond Street North

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L2V 1Z1

Canada
Information
School type Public Secondary school
MottoSummum Petite (Seek the Highest!)
Founded1875
School board District School Board of Niagara
SuperintendentLeanne Smith
Area trusteeNancy Beamer
PrincipalJanice Sargeant
Grades 9-12
Language English
Area Thorold, Ontario
Colour(s)Purple and Gold   
Website tss.dsbn.org

Thorold Secondary School, often abbreviated as TSS, is a public secondary school in Thorold, Ontario, Canada. [1] [2] The school was named after Sir John Thorold, a member of the British Parliament for Lincolnshire, England. It is the only high school in the city. [3]

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History

In 1857, a grammar school was established in the village of Thorold, but it was not until 18 years later, in 1875, that the land on which the present high school stands was purchased. The site, bound by Ormond, St. David and Carleton Streets, was purchased for $1856.77 from Dr. Rolls of Thorold, and the building was erected at a cost of $6000. In 1928, a seven-room and gymnasium addition was constructed, and the building was officially opened on the eve of the graduation ceremonies held on November 22, 1929. The 2011-2012 school year was a significant one for TSS, as it took part in a review of all secondary schools in southern St. Catharines and Thorold. [4]

In 2012, District School Board of Niagara trustees voted on whether to close the school and decided to keep it open. [3]

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References

  1. Ontario, Government of. "School Information Finder". www.app.edu.gov.on.ca. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  2. "Thorold Secondary School - Home". tss.dsbn.org. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  3. 1 2 "Keeping Thorold high school 'logical' choice". Niagara This Week. Retrieved 28 July 2024.
  4. "Thorold Secondary School - History". tss.dsbn.org. Retrieved 2023-02-03.

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