Opened in 1954, Stouffville District Secondary School boasts a rich history. It is amazing to consider that current students are grandchildren to former Stouffville graduates. As the new principal at Stouffville DSS, I am incredibly excited to have been granted the opportunity to join the staff, many of which have worked at the school prior to the opening of the new location in 2007. As I meet and speak with teachers and support staff, I have learned that a number of us reside in Stouffville or the bordering towns. This local residency brings to the school a personal investment and interest in our school, our students, our town and our community.
Since the doors of Stouffville District Secondary School first opened over five decades ago, our town has experienced rapid growth with four additions added to the building in the 60s. Significant growth is still occurring. An increase in the population of Stouffville has brought with it a richness of diversity. As such, all of our York Region District schools serving the Whitchurch-Stouffville community, must operate as primary learning centers for the cultivation of inclusion, equity, wellbeing, unity and the fostering of a genuine care for each other. At SDSS, we endeavor to ensure that all students, parents and our community members feel welcome, and that all our students receive equitable access to everything we have to offer in support of their high school learning experience. Every Spartan (staff and student) is a valuable member of our school community.
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Yours truly,
Rose Walker
Principal