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History 
 

Reesor Park Public School is named after an older, well established, original family from the Town of Markham.  During the summer of 1804, Christian Reesor and his family emigrated from Pennsylvania, settling on land granted from the Crown at Lot 14, Concession 10 in Markham Township, York County, Upper Canada.  As more people settled in the township on the east corner of Highway 48 and Highway 7, lot 11, concession 8 was also sold to Joseph Reesor, another one of the large number of Pennsylvania Germans who made this area their home.  A few years later, several homes stood on this corner.  This small community became known as Reesorville.  Today, Reesor Road and Reesor Park are also named after the Reesor family. 
 
Facilities 
 

Reesor Park Public School was officially opened in 1972, primarily as an open concept school.  Additions were made to the original school in 1978 and 1992.  Currently, there are 18 classrooms in use, including 14 homerooms, French, Reading Recovery and Special Education classes.  Reesor also hosts Grades 1 & 2 French Immersion.  We are very fortunate to have a double gymnasium which allows for our physical education program to be maintained while also being able to facilitate presentations, prepare for concerts and operate extra curricular activities.  The York Region District School Board issues a number of permits to Scouts, Girl Guides and Markham Parks and Recreation for evening use of the school gymnasiums. 
 
We are proud of the outdoor classroom and woodlot to the south of our school that provide a natural learning environment for our students. Recently, school council funded an outdoor playscape area which students can play in a more naturalized setting.
 
The YMCA operates a Before and After School program for children enrolled at Reesor Park, as well as a preschool daycare program.  Students attending the program participate in various activities including computer and gym time, as well as a snack and a craft activity. 
  
Other facilities include the municipal park adjacent to the school.  The tennis courts, soccer field, baseball diamond and playground equipment are an integral part of the park.
 

 

 
 
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