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White Oaks Secondary School

FieldValue
nameWhite Oaks Secondary School
cityOakville
provinceOntario
postcodeL6H 1Z5
countryCanada
coordinates
schooltypeHigh school
fundingtypePublic
founded
superintendentColette Ruddock
trusteeKelly Amos
principalAnthony Crofts
grades9–12
enrolment2257
coloursBlue and Gold
mascotWildcats
address1330 Montclair Drive
schoolboardHalton District School Board
number953121
grades_labelGrades
enrollment_as_of2025–2026
languageEnglish, French immersion
homepage

White Oaks Secondary School (WOSS) is a secondary school located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.

The school has north and south campuses, across the road from each other. The north campus used to be attended by students who had different levels and types of capabilities than those of the south campus. The school now acts as a whole, and students can take classes at North or South campus. The north campus offers hands-on technical programs such as hairdressing, child care, autobody and carpentry, as well as classes for students with a wide range of disabilities, and English Language Learner programs (ELL), and is the location for recognized Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs (OYAP) and the Ford Academy of Manufacturing Sciences (FAMS). White Oaks also offers French at the immersion level, as well as the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. In the Fraser Institute's report on Ontario schools for the 2019–2020 year, the school was ranked 21 out of 739 secondary schools with an overall rating of 8.6/10.

History

White Oaks Secondary School was formerly a World War II bomb shelter constructed in the early 1940s as part of local civil defense efforts. The structure was designed for durability rather than long-term civilian use, featuring reinforced concrete, narrow corridors, and limited natural light.

Following the end of the war, the bomb shelter was converted into a secondary school with minimal structural renovation. As a result, much of the building’s original infrastructure remained in use, contributing to its distinctive layout and aging facilities. The site’s origins as a bomb shelter are frequently cited in discussions of the school’s condition and design.

Notable alumni

  • Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to walk in space, spent four years at White Oaks Secondary School before attending Milton District High School for his OAC.
  • Mike Vanderjagt, ex-NFL kicker, graduated from White Oaks Secondary School.
  • Shane Told, the lead singer of the Post-Hardcore band Silverstein.
  • Glenn Milchem, drummer for popular Canadian band Blue Rodeo.
  • Tony Mandarich, NFL Green Bay Packers #1 Draft Pick graduated from White Oaks Secondary School
  • Geri Hall, actress on Canadian comedy show "This Hour has 22 Minutes", popular TV commercial actor.
  • Arda Ocal, Host of "Right After Wrestling" on The Score Television Network.
  • Diana Matheson, midfielder for Canada's women's soccer team.
  • Mark McEwan Chef, Entrepreneur, host of Top Chef Canada
  • Kinley McNicoll, former soccer player
  • Rob Zamuner, former NHL hockey player
  • Dan Lett, actor
  • Scott Wilson (ice hockey), former NHL hockey
  • Madeline Schizas, Canadian Olympic figure skater
  • Shawn Stasiak, chiropractor, motivational speaker and retired professional wrestler

References

References

  1. "White Oaks Secondary School - Contacts".
  2. "School Details". Halton District School Board.
  3. (2011-04-01). "White Oaks High School (953121)". [[Ministry of Education (Ontario).
  4. (2011). "White Oaks SS (953121)". [[Education Quality and Accountability Office]].
  5. [http://www.ibo.org/school/002952/ White Oaks Secondary School]
  6. "Report Card for White Oaks High School". [[Fraser Institute]].
  7. The Spectator. Hamilton, Ont.: Oct 16, 1999. pg. N.6
  8. "Reconnect with friends from Classmates Test High School, find reunions, view yearbook photos and more". Classmates.com.
  9. Mandrich, Tony. (January 2009). "My Dirty Little Secrets - Steroids, Alcohol & God: The Tony Mandarich Story". Loving Healing Press.
  10. (24 September 2008). "Geri Hall makes pitch to Canada's political leaders".
  11. (July 2012). "Diana Matheson on X".
  12. "Kinley McNicoll".
  13. (24 February 2007). "Each one has earned their place in history".
  14. "Oakville Sports Hall of Fame".
  15. (11 April 2014). "Oakville's Wilson ready for next chapter in hockey career".
  16. "Scott Wilson Stats and News".
  17. Beaver, Steve LeBlanc Oakville. (2018-01-17). "Oakville's Schizas recovers to finish 6th at nationals".
  18. "SLAM! profile".
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