Madawaska Valley District High School
Madawaska Valley District High School (MVDHS) is a public high school situated in the village of Barry's Bay, Ontario. It is managed by Renfrew County District School Board. The school was opened in 1967, and has been operating as the public high school for the area ever since. M.V.D.H.S. is one of few high schools in the area, and as of 2012, is attended by 419 students, offering classes for students in grades 9-12.[1] Some of the faculty are M.V. Graduates. In 2016 The Schools "Sherwood Public School" And "Madawaska Valley District High School" merged Into One Building.
| Madawaska Valley District High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
341 John Street, Barry's Bay, Ontario Canada | |
| Coordinates | 45.4828°N 77.6743°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary school |
| Opened | 1967 |
| School district | Renfrew County District School Board |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Enrollment | approx. 400 |
| Team name | Wolves |
| Website | http://mvd.rcdsb.on.ca/en/ |
Identity
The school colours are blue and yellow. The school's team name is "Wolves" and the new Mascot's name is "Waska".
Alumni
Notable alumni of MVDHS include:
- Larry Trader, retired NHL hockey player
- Benjamin Rivers, illustrator/game designer
- Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO of The Ottawa Hospital
- Sean Conway, university professor and former MPP
- Kelly Summers, drafted by the Ottawa Senators (2014)
- Patricia Burchat, particle physicist at Stanford University[2]
Sports
Madawaska Valley District High School offers many sports for its students, both male and female. Fall sports include girls rugby, girls basketball, boys volleyball and co-ed cross country. Winter sports include girls volleyball, boys basketball, and alpine skiing and hockey for both genders. Spring sports include girls soccer, boys soccer, tennis, golf, badminton, and track and field. In the past the Wolves have been known for excellence in volleyball, and this is clearly shown on the sports plaque in the school's gymnasium.
See also
References
- "Secondary School Profile, Madawaska Valley District High School (924431)". Ontario Ministry of Education. 2012. Archived from the original on 19 March 2012. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
- Glynn, Kate (2012-04-04). "Searching for the secrets of the universe". The Valley Gazette. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-16.