Update: Dr. Bette Stephenson Secondary School in Oak Ridges

Great news! A recent update to the York Region District School Board's Finance and Property Standing Committee confirms that construction of the Dr. Bette Stephenson Secondary School in Oak Ridges is set to begin in July 2025. The school is still on track to open its doors in September 2027.

More info: Construction Projects: New Elementary and Secondary Schools

Please contact the York Region District School Board if you have any questions or concerns.

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July 16, 2024

Since taking on the role of your Councillor, I have been unwavering in my efforts to advocate for a high school in Oak Ridges. I have had several meetings with the Director of Education to expedite the construction of this school. Therefore, I am delighted to finally witness some tangible progress. Oak Ridges has been promised a secondary school for so long and it's finally being built.

A Site Plan Application have been submitted to the City by the York Region District School Board (YRDSB) to build the Dr. Bette Stephenson Secondary School in Oak Ridges.

YRDSB requested a site plan amendment to convert the existing adult learning center into a public secondary school with a 5,100 square meter addition to the existing building.

Now the school won't go up overnight. According to the YRDSB website the school is proposed to open September 2027.

For more information please email planning.services@yrdsb.ca

You can take a sneak peak at the proposed site and elevation plans below.