PARLIAMENT HILL – David Tilson, Member of Parliament for Dufferin-Caledon, rose in the House of Commons today to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the founding of Orangeville District Secondary School.

"Mr. Speaker, on Saturday October 3rd, the Orangeville District Secondary School will be celebrating its 125th anniversary. Orangeville District Secondary was the first high school in the Town of Orangeville and district. It was originally constructed in 1884," said Mr. Tilson in the House of Commons. "Now 125 years later ODSS is home to almost 1600 students and 133 extraordinary teaching and support staff."

“At the time of construction the building was considered one of the most modern schools in the province and was thought to be more than enough room for the 150 students in attendance under Principal Alexander Steele,” said Mr. Tilson.  “The school has remained a central institution in the Town of Orangeville since 1884, despite a tragic fire that destroyed the building in 1948.”

“Congratulations to the stellar staff at ODSS on 125 tremendous years,” concluded Mr. Tilson.

ODSS will be holding a reunion on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, with an Open House from 10-5 on Saturday.  More information can be found at http://www.odssreunions.com/