Welcome to Newmarket High School.
We are committed to working with families to support student learning, achievement and well-being. Our staff work hard to create safe, caring and inclusive learning environments and opportunities that support student success.
We invite you to explore our school website to learn more about our school community.
Newmarket High School - The Family School
Serving the Community for Five Generations
Newmarket High School is firmly rooted in its community. As such, N.H.S. builds on a long-standing tradition, which enables its staff and students to respond effectively to new demands, and challenges brought on by a changing environment. Throughout all changes, the school’s community is aware of the importance of maintaining a warm family atmosphere, which supports the needs of its students.
Newmarket High School addresses the concerns and needs of the whole person through its regular programming, additional supports and co-curricular activities. The school strives to maintain a positive environment in which cognitive and physical development of its students are promoted in association with an awareness of appropriate values, both moral and societal.
Newmarket High School nurtures a climate for school life in which interpersonal, as well as school and community relationships may grow. The school not only promotes open communication between staff and students, but also fosters the same attitude in its communication with parents and with the community at large.
Newmarket High School is committed to:
- Developing life-long learners
- Developing students who are responsible, caring and self disciplined citizens,
- Providing a strong co-curricular program,
- Providing access to information technology across the curriculum, and
- Strengthening our partnerships with parents and the community
Facilities
The new Newmarket H.S. was officially opened in 1995. Our new building, on a new site includes:
- A child-care centre, Bev Bernier Child Care, operated by York Child Development & Family Services.
- A full theatre, operated in partnership with the Town of Newmarket, which is attached to the school.
Our School Facilities Also Include the Following:
| Archive Room | Art lab including a darkroom |
| Career Centre | Cafeterias |
| Classrooms | Communication technological lab |
| Construction lab | Design & technological lab |
| Drama room | Family studies lab |
| Food lab | Guidance room |
| Gymnasiums | Music rooms |
| Outdoor Fields | Outdoor Track |
| Special Education Support Centre | Resource Center |
| Science lab | Staff dining room |
| Staff room | Student council office |
| Student parking facilities | Washrooms and shower facilities |
| Weight room |
Computers:
Number of: 243
Labs: 8 plus additional half lab in physics
Mission and Values:
School Motto:
“Labor Omnia Vincit” translates to “Work Conquers All”
School Mascot:
The Phoenix
Principal – Ms. M. Godfrey
Vice-Principal – Ms. V. Estafanos
Vice-Principal – Ms. C. Cyarto-Rogers
We are proud of our tradition of excellence and of our caring approach to the education of young adults. It is our intention to provide the best learning experiences and support services to ensure your success. We want you to enjoy school life to the fullest, and to graduate with positive memories of your years at Newmarket High School.
Newmarket High School is Committed to:
- developing life-long learners;
- developing students who are responsible, caring and self-disciplined citizens;
- providing a strong co-curricular program;
- providing access to information technology across the curriculum; and
- strengthening our partnerships with parents and the community.