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Markham District High School

About

Markham District High School is a public secondary school located near the historic Markham Village at Highway 7 and Markham Road.

Story

Secondary school education officially began in Markham Village when the County Council of York passed a by-law authorizing the establishment of a grammar school. This came into being in January, 1858, with Dr. Edward T. Crowle as the first headmaster. Since there was no school building, quarters were rented in Temperance Hall, on the site now occupied by the Markham Lawn Bowling Club. During the first year, sixty-three students were registered.

In 1860, land was purchased on Joseph Street, and a new one-room brick Grammar School was built. When four rooms were added in 1892, the original building became the science laboratory.
Towards the end of the century, there was a constant lack of classroom space. Alterations in 1924 provided changes in entrances, heating and corridors. In 1927, indoor washrooms were installed. The year 1952 marked the establishment of the present Markham High School District, which comprises approximately the south-east half of Markham Township. In April, 1953, the construction of the present school on Church Street began. In September, 1954, a modern, three hundred pupil Secondary School was opened.

Markham D.H.S., in 1954, was surrounded by farmland on the outskirts of Markham Village. Many residents questioned its location and failed to foresee the future growth of the district. Students from the village walked to school and rural students (living over a mile away) were bussed. There was one room each for typing, industrial arts, home economics, a gymnasium, a cafeteria, two science labs, a library, a staff room and four general classrooms.

There were 11 staff including the principal, and approximately 235 students. It was usual for a staff member to teach a student more than one subject and in successive years. This arrangement meant that staff and students knew each other well and as most staff lived in the village they knew the students families also.

The curriculum was fixed with very few choices or options. The grade 9 students took English, math, science, history, geography, French, industrial arts or home economics and physical education. The day consisted of eight 40-minute periods with a lunch period. Some subjects were taught every day, others two or three times a week. Latin and Special Commercial were choices after grade 9. Students who earned the required credits received a certificate after grade 10, grade 12 or grade 13. The number of students graduating from grade 13 was small.

In July, 1964, construction was started on a vocational addition, which would make Markham District High School a fully composite school. This addition was occupied in September, 1965. Two years later more accommodation was needed, and the latest addition was opened in January, 1970. The enrolment for 1971-1972 in this large, well equipped composite school was approximately eighteen hundred students.

The school community and alumni celebrated the 50th anniversary of Markham High, at its present location, in the spring of 2004.
Our school motto is “Labor Omnia Vincit” - “Work Conquers All”
Our school colours are blue and white.
Our school mascot is Maxx the Bulldog

Mission

The Mission of the York Region District School Board is that "we unite in our purpose to inspire and prepare learners for life in our changing world community."

Address: 89 Church St, Markham, ON L3P 2M3, Canada
Phone: (905) 294-1886
State: Ontario
County: York Regional Municipality
City: Markham
Zip Code: L3P 2M3



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Reviews
Boy oh boy where do I even start. Markham District High School, where only the finest janitors reside. I was being bullied by a few big hulking boys, they were attacking me with their big meaty arms . Luckily, I hear someone walking behind me, then turn around to see some janitor with even bigger hulking muscles . He then proceeded to shove the boys off of me, saving my life. I didn't get to see his full name, he was gone before I even got to see the entire name tag oh my mysterious king. I believe I saw the name Charles Charlie maybe??. I will never forget this experience. If you're out there, please contact me. I could never thank you enough.
Best school in Markham. I’m so impressed on how good my child’s grades are, the teacher teach the students well here. I’m very cautious about where I send my child to school and I have no issues sending my child here. There’s no sign of bad behaviour and bullying. Fantastic school!
We were here for basketball tournament with the Ontario basketball league for my son. The gym was well maintained, and had ample space for sitting. It did not feel crowded. Lots of parking spaces here on the weekend. Also lots of eateries in a surrounding area.
Some guy I met here. I like him so much. He has a very handsome face. Would give it a 100 star if I could. I am a student at the time btw
It was really awful in this school, I hated it. 5/5 IGN.nnEdit: The original review was just a dumb joke. It's 2024 now and I feel obligated to update. This school was pretty good if you were academically inclined. Not too sure how good the teaching staff was for students who struggled, but can say for sure that there were some great teachers AND a few awful teachers. Not naming any names, but chances are if you have them as a student then you would know. Clean most of the time with a fairly lively student life if you wanted to put in a little extra.
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