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'''Central Huron Secondary School''' ('CHSS') is a secondary school in [[Clinton, Ontario]].<ref>http://www.centralhuron.com/directory/schools.html</ref> The school opened in 1866.
'''Central Huron Secondary School''' ('CHSS') is a secondary school in [[Clinton, Ontario]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.centralhuron.com/directory/schools.html |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-07-11 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528094927/http://www.centralhuron.com:80/directory/schools.html |archivedate=2010-05-28 |df= }}</ref> The school opened in 1866.


Although High School classes had been held in the Clinton Masonic Lodge as early as the mid-1850s, it was not until 1866 that Clinton High School was formally established. In 1877, the original Clinton High School building was erected. It was a Gothic structure with a centre block tower and mansard roof. The school was officially designated a Collegiate in 1885 because it offered courses in classical studies (Greek and Latin). A new building constructed in 1926 replaced the original yellow brick Gothic school. The 1926 building was built in the Tudor style and is the oldest school building still in use as an educational institution in Huron County. The school was known as Clinton District Collegiate Institute until 1964, when the name was changed to Central Huron Secondary School. In 2002, it amalgamated with the former Seaforth District High School.
Although High School classes had been held in the Clinton Masonic Lodge as early as the mid-1850s, it was not until 1866 that Clinton High School was formally established. In 1877, the original Clinton High School building was erected. It was a Gothic structure with a centre block tower and mansard roof. The school was officially designated a Collegiate in 1885 because it offered courses in classical studies (Greek and Latin). A new building constructed in 1926 replaced the original yellow brick Gothic school. The 1926 building was built in the Tudor style and is the oldest school building still in use as an educational institution in Huron County. The school was known as Clinton District Collegiate Institute until 1964, when the name was changed to Central Huron Secondary School. In 2002, it amalgamated with the former Seaforth District High School.

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Central Huron Secondary School
Address
Map
165 Princess Street, East

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Canada
Coordinates43°37′04″N 81°32′00″W / 43.6177°N 81.5333°W / 43.6177; -81.5333
Information
School typeHigh School
Motto'Hinc Lucem'
('From this place, Light'--University of Cambridge)
Founded1866
School boardAvon Maitland District School Board
AdministratorMary Cardno
PrincipalGeorge McEwan
Grades9 - 12
Enrollment560 (2013)
LanguageEnglish
Colour(s)Red,Blue
MascotPhoenix
Team namePhoenix
Websitewww.amdsb.ca/CHSS/

Central Huron Secondary School ('CHSS') is a secondary school in Clinton, Ontario.[1] The school opened in 1866.

Although High School classes had been held in the Clinton Masonic Lodge as early as the mid-1850s, it was not until 1866 that Clinton High School was formally established. In 1877, the original Clinton High School building was erected. It was a Gothic structure with a centre block tower and mansard roof. The school was officially designated a Collegiate in 1885 because it offered courses in classical studies (Greek and Latin). A new building constructed in 1926 replaced the original yellow brick Gothic school. The 1926 building was built in the Tudor style and is the oldest school building still in use as an educational institution in Huron County. The school was known as Clinton District Collegiate Institute until 1964, when the name was changed to Central Huron Secondary School. In 2002, it amalgamated with the former Seaforth District High School.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-05-28. Retrieved 2010-07-11. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)