Revelstoke Secondary School Explained

Revelstoke Secondary
Address:1007 Vernon Avenue, PO Bag 5100
Postcode:V0E 2S0
Country:Canada
Coordinates:50.9918°N -118.2013°W
Number:1919003
Administrator:Ms. Roberta Kubik
Principal:Greg Kenyon, Vice Principal Ms. Stacey Grimm
Staff:41
Grades:8-12
Enrollment:~400
Language:English, French
Colours: Red, white
Team Name:Avalanche

Revelstoke Secondary is the only public high school in Revelstoke, British Columbia part of School District 19 Revelstoke. In October 2011, a transition was made from the old school into a new 40 million dollar project, built directly beside the old building. The new school building is one of the most modern and environmentally friendly schools in Canada and includes a 275-seat theatre, an oversized gymnasium, a fitness room, a fully equipped library, two computer labs, woodwork and automotive shops, an art room, a drama facility, food services, a music/band room, science labs, a home economics area, and general student services spaces.

Revelstoke Secondary School (RSS) is known for its strong track and field team and athletic program which is complemented by a vibrant music and visual arts program. The students at RSS have above-average academic results as measured by the BC Ministry of Education, and most recently was tied for first among all the rural secondary schools in British Columbia.

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