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 Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB, known as English-language Public District School Board No. 28 prior to 1999) is the administrative body overseeing the operations of the primary and secondary schools in the County of Renfrew in O ...
. 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. 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.
Identity
The school colours are ''navy blue'' and ''brown''. The school's team name is "Wolves" and the new Mascot's name is "Waska".
Alumni
Notable alumni of MVDHS include:
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Larry Trader, retired
NHL
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hockey player
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Benjamin Rivers, illustrator/game designer
*Dr. Jack Kitts, CEO of
The Ottawa Hospital
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Sean Conway
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, university professor and former MPP
*Kelly Summers, drafted by the Ottawa Senators (2014)
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Patricia Burchat, particle physicist at
Stanford University
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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
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List of high schools in Ontario
The following is a list of secondary schools in Ontario. Secondary education policy in the Canadian province of Ontario is governed by the Ministry of Education. Secondary education in Ontario includes Grades 9 to 12. The following list include ...
References
External links
Madawaska Valley District High School
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High schools in Renfrew County
1967 establishments in Ontario
Educational institutions established in 1967