Thames Valley District School Board
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The Thames Valley District School Board (TVDSB) is a public
school board
in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County
Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London
, Middlesex County
Board of Education, and Oxford County
Board of Education.
The TVDSB serves an area over 7,000 square kilometres which includes urban, suburban and rural communities. It spans three Counties and includes the cities of London and Woodstock
, plus the towns of Ingersoll
, St. Thomas
, Tillsonburg
, and Strathroy, as well as several smaller towns and villages.
In 2006, the Board administered 184 schools (154 elementary and 30 secondary schools). They also provide alternative education programs for approximately 40,000 students through adult day school, continuing education, general interest, night school and summer school courses.
Public education
State schools, also known in the United States and Canada as public schools,In much of the Commonwealth, including Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, the terms 'public education', 'public school' and 'independent school' are used for private schools, that is, schools...
school board
Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
in southwestern Ontario. It was created on January 1, 1998 by the amalgamation of the Elgin County
Elgin County, Ontario
Elgin County is a county and census division of the Canadian province of Ontario with a current population of approximately 46,000. The county seat is St. Thomas.It consists of:*Town of Aylmer*Municipality of Bayham*Municipality of Central Elgin...
Board of Education, The Board of Education for the City of London
London, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
, Middlesex County
Middlesex County, Ontario
Middlesex County is a primarily rural county in Southwestern Ontario. Landlocked, the county is bordered by Huron and Perth counties on the north, Oxford County on the east, Elgin County on the south, and Chatham-Kent and Lambton County on the west.The seat is the city of London, although the city...
Board of Education, and Oxford County
Oxford County, Ontario
Oxford County is a regional municipality and census division of the Canadian province of Ontario, located in the Southern portion of the province. The regional seat is in Woodstock...
Board of Education.
The TVDSB serves an area over 7,000 square kilometres which includes urban, suburban and rural communities. It spans three Counties and includes the cities of London and Woodstock
Woodstock, Ontario
Woodstock is a city and the county seat of Oxford County in Southern Ontario, Canada. Woodstock is located 128 km southwest of Toronto, north of Highway 401 along the historic Thames River...
, plus the towns of Ingersoll
Ingersoll, Ontario
Ingersoll is a town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario, Canada. The nearest cities are Woodstock to the east and London to the west....
, St. Thomas
St. Thomas, Ontario
St. Thomas is a city in southern , Ontario, Canada. It is the seat for Elgin County and gained its city charter on March 4, 1881.-History:...
, Tillsonburg
Tillsonburg, Ontario
Tillsonburg is a town in Oxford County, Ontario, Canada.Tillsonburg is a town of 14,822 located about 50 kilometres southeast of London, on Highway 3 at the junction of Highway 19 the closest route to Highway 401 at Ingersoll, Ontario...
, and Strathroy, as well as several smaller towns and villages.
In 2006, the Board administered 184 schools (154 elementary and 30 secondary schools). They also provide alternative education programs for approximately 40,000 students through adult day school, continuing education, general interest, night school and summer school courses.
Secondary schools
The following is a list of the secondary schools administered by the TVDSB, and their towns/city:- A.B. Lucas Secondary SchoolA.B. Lucas Secondary SchoolA.B. Lucas Secondary School is a secondary school located in the northern end of London, Ontario, Canada.The school was named after Dr. A.B. Lucas, who was recognized for his contribution to education in London. In April, 1962, Hugh Murray became the first principal...
- London - Annandale School - Tillsonburg
- Arthur Voaden Secondary SchoolArthur Voaden Secondary SchoolArthur Voaden Secondary School is a high school in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. Voaden is part of the Thames Valley District School Board.-History:...
- St. Thomas - Central Elgin Collegiate InstituteCentral Elgin Collegiate InstituteCentral Elgin Collegiate Institute is the second largest of three public secondary schools in St. Thomas, Ontario.CECI has a reputation as an academically-minded secondary school. At one time the school was part of the International Baccalaureate Organization; however, that status is no longer...
- St. Thomas - London Central Secondary SchoolLondon Central Secondary SchoolLondon Central Secondary School is located at the corner of Dufferin Avenue and Waterloo Street in downtown London, Ontario. It is a member of the Thames Valley District School Board. It has approximately 1000 students in full attendance, ranging from grades nine to twelve...
- London - Clarke Road Secondary SchoolClarke Road Secondary SchoolClarke Road Secondary School is located at 300 Clarke Road in London, Ontario. It is a part of the Thames Valley District School Board. The school was founded in 1956 and a major 14 million dollar renovation was completed in 1997. The student population at the school is very multicultural, and a...
- London - College Avenue Secondary SchoolCollege Avenue Secondary SchoolCollege Avenue Secondary School is one of three public high schools in Woodstock, Ontario under the Thames Valley District School Board and is named after the street on which it is located. It offers full courses for students in grade 9 through 12...
- Woodstock - East Elgin Secondary School - AylmerAylmer, OntarioAylmer is a town in Elgin County in southern Ontario, Canada, just north of Lake Erie, on Catfish Creek. It is 20 km south of Highway 401...
- Glencoe District High School - Glencoe
- Glendale High SchoolGlendale High School (Tillsonburg)Glendale High School is the senior public high school in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, and was founded in 1969. It is a fully composite school community offering courses for students in grades 9 through 12, along with sports, clubs and special events. Its staff consists of 45 classroom teachers...
- Tillsonburg - H.B. Beal Secondary School - London
- Huron Park Secondary School - Woodstock
- Ingersoll District Collegiate InstituteIngersoll District Collegiate InstituteIngersoll District Collegiate Institute is a public high school in Ingersoll, Ontario. As the only high school in Ingersoll, it also serves the village of Thamesford, and the rural areas surrounding both communities. It is in the Thames Valley District School Board . It is located in the north...
- IngersollIngersoll, OntarioIngersoll is a town in Oxford County on the Thames River in southwestern Ontario, Canada. The nearest cities are Woodstock to the east and London to the west.... - London South Collegiate Institute - London
- Lord Dorchester Secondary SchoolLord Dorchester Secondary SchoolLord Dorchester Secondary School is a Thames Valley District School Board Secondary School located in Dorchester, Ontario.Although small when compared to urban secondary schools, Lord Dorchester is larger than many rural-area schools. The student population hovers in the range of 500 to 600 students...
- DorchesterDorchester, OntarioDorchester is the residential and commercial core of the municipality of Thames Centre, located in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, a few kilometers directly east from the city of London. According to the Canada 2006 Census, the town has a population of 9,329.... - Medway High SchoolMedway High School (Arva, Ontario)Medway High School is a baked school located in Middlesex County, Ontario, Canada. Approximately five minutes north of London, Ontario, Canada.-History:...
- Arva - Montcalm Secondary SchoolMontcalm Secondary SchoolMontcalm is a comprehensive secondary school located in northeast London. The school provides a range of programs for all students. Student population is roughly 850.-Facilities:Cafeteria, auditorium and no portables. There is a dance studio...
- London - North Middlesex District High SchoolNorth Middlesex District High SchoolNorth Middlesex District High School is on Main Street, Parkhill, Ontario, Canada, at the corner of highways 7 and 81, and serves the largely farming Municipality of North Middlesex. It offers a co-operative education program...
- Parkhill - Norwich District High School - NorwichNorwich, OntarioThe Township of Norwich is a municipality located in Oxford County in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Preferred pronunciation of the town name is 'NOR-witch' , different from the city of Norwich, England, though its origin is more likely Norwich in Upper New York State, the area from which the...
- Oakridge Secondary SchoolOakridge Secondary SchoolOakridge Secondary School is one of the many government-operated High Schools in London, Ontario. Oakridge has over 1000 students and is located on Oxford Street in west London. Their nickname is the Oakridge Oaks and the school's colours are red, blue, and gold...
- London - Parkside Collegiate InstituteParkside Collegiate InstituteParkside Collegiate Institute is the largest of the three secondary schools in St. Thomas, Ontario under supervision of the Thames Valley District School Board. With a student population of almost 1,000, it is also the largest Secondary School in St. Thomas. In early February 2007 there was a...
- St. Thomas - Saunders Secondary SchoolSaunders Secondary SchoolSaunders Secondary School is located at 941 Viscount Road in the Westmount suburb of London, Ontario, Canada. It is named after William Saunders and his family. William Saunders was a Canadian pioneer and an authority on all matters pertaining to agriculture and horticulture. Grades offered are...
- London - Sir Frederick Banting Secondary SchoolSir Frederick Banting Secondary SchoolSir Frederick Banting Secondary School is a high school located in London, Ontario, Canada. It was officially opened in 1969, and has history of excellence in the arts, in sports and in community service. Banting is recognized for having a strong French Immersion program and a music program...
- London - Sir George Ross Secondary School - London
- Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary SchoolSir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary SchoolSir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School or Laurier is a high school located at 450 Millbank Drive in the south east end of London, Ontario, Canada. The school was built in the school year of 1966-67 and is in the Thames Valley District School Board. The school has around 1230 students and 100...
- London - Strathroy District Collegiate InstituteStrathroy District Collegiate InstituteStrathroy District Collegiate Institute is one of two secondary schools in Strathroy, Ontario. It is a public high school in the Thames Valley District School Board. The school services feeder schools in the Strathroy area, as well as the outer regions such as Mt. Brydges, Parkhill, Kerwood,...
- Strathroy - Thames Secondary SchoolThames Secondary SchoolThames Secondary School is a high school in London, Ontario, Canada.It is dedicated to teaching students specifically about the benefits of the work force. Offering a wide variety of tech courses, Thames educates its students at the Essential and Applied levels...
- London - West Elgin Secondary SchoolWest Elgin Secondary SchoolWest Elgin Secondary School is a secondary school, located at 139 Graham Street in West Lorne, Ontario. It serves many teenagers in the rural area of West Elgin, including West Lorne, Rodney, Dutton/Dunwich, Wallacetown and Iona Station. WESS is part of the Thames Valley District School Board. Home...
- West Lorne - Westminster Secondary SchoolWestminster Secondary SchoolWestminster Secondary School is a public high school in London, Ontario, Canada, at 230 Base Line Road West.Westminster is administered by the Thames Valley District School Board. Approximately 1,000 students attend the school in South London, in grades nine to 12, plus a co-op program.The school...
- London - G.A. Wheable Secondary School - London
- Woodstock Collegiate Institute - Woodstock
See also
- London District Catholic School BoardLondon District Catholic School BoardThe London District Catholic School Board is a separate school board in south-western Ontario, Canada. It serves students from Elgin, Middlesex and Oxford counties, and also those from the cities of London, St. Thomas and Woodstock....
- List of schools in London Ontario
- Zorra Highland Park Public School