It has been opened for a few years now, but Barrie's newest high school never did get its proper unveiling.
An official grand opening will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 for Maple Ridge Secondary School in south-end Barrie.
Maple Ridge opened to Grade 9 and 10 students in 2021. The 2023-24 school year is the first year that the school has a full complement of Grade 9 to 12 students.
Students and staff are inviting community members to come together to commemorate the opening.
Organizers say this will be a "student-focused event, showcasing key elements of the student experience and school community."
The celebration will include an open house from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., where guests will have the opportunity to view the facility, including the artificial turf field – a first of its kind in the Simcoe County District School Board.
The official ceremony will follow from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature a dance/drama performance and musical performances presented by Maple Ridge students.
Maple Ridge Secondary School is located at 225 Prince William Way, at Mapleview Drive East.
