St. Michael Catholic Secondary School


St. Michael Catholic Secondary School, known locally as St. Mike's, is a Catholic secondary school located in Stratford, Ontario.
The school is one of two secondary schools in Stratford, the other being Stratford District Secondary School. St Mike's is one of two secondary schools in the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board, the other school being St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School. The school opened in September of 1986 on Grange Street, now the home of Jeanne Sauvé Catholic Elementary School, with approximately 60 students. The school moved to the Oakdale Avenue location in September of 1993, with an addition to the building being added in 2006.
Approximately 1,000 students attend on an annual basis. The building is unique as it shares a library with Stratford District Secondary School, the city's public high school. A multi-use sports area named Stratford Education Recreation Complex surrounds the buildings.
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Athletics

St. Mike's is well known for its athletic programs and has had high levels of success. With frequent attendance at OFSAA events, with varying levels of success through the years.
Each year, the students of St. Michael participate in an event called "March for Mike's," where each student is asked to raise at least $40. The funds are distributed among all student groups and sports teams to decrease the cost for students to join student groups.

Clubs and Extracurriculars

St. Michael also has vibrant and diverse extracurricular activities that contribute to the school's overall atmosphere. With clubs ranging from the arts to social justice, there is an activity for every student. The school supports a band program comprising two bands. The school has a continued tradition of staging a musical and play each academic year, providing valuable experience in the dramatic arts.

Notable alumni