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Baxter Central Public School to receive a $6 million addition

July 2, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

Baxter Central Public School in Baxter will be receiving a $6 million addition to create more student spaces in Essa Township.

When completed, there will be room for 141 more students.

The province has a plan to invest $1.6 billion in 79 school construction projects across Ontario, creating over 29,000 new student spaces and over 1,900 licensed child care spaces.

The Baxter school is located at 62 Denney Drive, Baxter.

“Investments in schools are investments in our communities,” said Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey. “The addition at Baxter Central Public School will help meet the needs of a growing student population while ensuring local families continue to have access to quality learning spaces close to home. This project reflects the continued growth and strength of Essa Township.”

The Capital Priorities Program supports the construction of new schools, permanent additions, renovations and school purchases. This year’s funding will support a combination of new school builds, expansions and retrofits across the province and is part of Ontario’s commitment to provide more than $22 billion over 10 years to support new school construction, renewal and improvements.

“We appreciate this investment by the Ministry of Education in support of an addition at Baxter Central Public School, said Dawn Stephens, CEO of the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB). “Over the past five years, there has been a significant increase in elementary enrolment in SCDSB schools in the Angus area. This growth has placed increasing pressure on our schools, specifically Baxter Central Public School. The addition of 92 pupil places and a retrofit library adding 49 pupil places, will ensure that students have a modern learning environment close to home.”

In addition to the 67 projects approved for $1.3 billion in provincial support in 2025-26, there is also an additional close to $300 million in funding provided through the 2026-27 program to approve 12 priority projects that are ready to proceed.

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