Fernie Secondary School Explained

Information

Fernie Secondary School
Address:102 Fairway Drive
Country:Canada
Coordinates:49.5132°N -115.0527°W
Founded:1908
Superintendent:Viveka Johnson
Number:505032
Principal:Nicole Neufield
Staff:51
Grades:7-12
Enrollment:~600
Enrollment As Of:October 11th, 2024
Colours:Green and White
Mascot:Falcon
Team Name:Fernie Falcons
Lastupdate:October 11th, 2024

Fernie Secondary School (formed in 1908) is a public high school in the city of Fernie, British Columbia, it is part of the School District 5 Southeast Kootenay. The school holds grades 7 through 12.[1]

The original school building, located in the downtown core of Fernie, was home to the school from 1908, until 1999. In 1999, a new school building was opened on a property adjacent to the Fernie Golf and Country Club. The original building sat abandoned for 8 years before being redeveloped into condominiums. FSS has a population of about 520 students in Grades 7 to 12 and usually hosts a small number of international students at a time.

F.S.S has one of the largest gymnasiums in the East Kootenays, and now has its own Disc Golf Course available for public use.

References

  1. Web site: Fernie Secondary School - Fernie Secondary School . 2024-03-17 . www.sd5.bc.ca . en-US.