New Grade 9-12 Catholic School - Owen Sound
Pre-2023 Capital Priority Process:
Ministry of Education Approval for New Build
- 2022.05.11 - Owen Sound Community Invited To Interactive Information Session at St. Mary’s High School
- 2022.04.22 - MPP Walker announces additional $16.3 million for St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School replacement
Land Acquisition Process
- 2024.07.11 - Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board Advances Land Acquisition Process for New High School in Owen Sound
Upcoming Processes:
![]() Ministry Funding Announcement
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![]() Ministry Approval to Proceed
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![]() Building Occupancy
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![]() Tender & Construction
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![]() Municipal Approvals
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Phase 1: Obtain Funding
- April 2022 - Announcement made about total funding of: $36,097,630
- To build 1012 pupil place new Grade 9-12 Catholic Secondary High School in Owen Sound
Phase 2: Seek Community Input - Utilization of 3 existing schools
- Thought Exchange launched (https://tejoin.com/scroll/540088172)
- [email protected] email established
- SMHS Power of Community Presentation (65+ in attendance)
- SMHS/NDM/STB Staff/Parent Council Presentations
- Student Voice
- Focus Groups / Community Partners
Phase 2: Part 2 - Securing Land (in progress)
- Board will be seeking additional Land Priorities Funding
- Several conditions required for a land purchase
- Ministry of Education approval required to finalize anyland deals
- Details are CONFIDENTIAL and can not be shared at this time
Phase 3: Consolidate Feedback and Options
- Consolidate feedback from Phase 2
- Establish viable options based on feedback
- Obtain input/vote from Catholic School Community
- Present Final Plans and Project Phasing
Phase 4 - Building Design and Consultation
Phase 5 - Tender and Build Grade 9-12 Catholic High School
Phase 6 - Grand Opening