Madawaska Valley District High School
Location
341 John Street, Barry's Bay, Ontario

Canada
Coordinates45°28′58″N 77°40′27″W / 45.4828°N 77.6743°W / 45.4828; -77.6743
Information
TypePublic secondary school
Opened1967
School districtRenfrew County District School Board
Grades9 to 12
Enrollmentapprox. 400
Team nameWolves
Websitehttp://mvd.rcdsb.on.ca/en/

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.

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:

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

  1. "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.
  2. 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.
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