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New elementary school planned for Angus

October 9, 2025   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

The Ontario government has given the Simcoe County District School Board approval to award a tender for a new elementary school in Angus.

The project is supported by a total investment of $30.9 million, which includes an additional $2.8 million in funding. When complete, the school will deliver 539 new elementary student spaces for local families.

“The funding for a new Angus Elementary School in Essa is great news for our community,” said Brian Saunderson, MPP for Simcoe-Grey. “Through this investment, we’re creating opportunities for students to thrive today and well into the future.”

The investment is part of Ontario’s commitment to invest about $23 billion to support school construction, renewal, and improvement over 10 years.

“Our government is focused on supporting students, teachers, and parents while ensuring school boards are equipping our students with the tools they need to succeed,” said Paul Calandra, Ontario’s Minister of Education. “Once completed, this project will offer an inspiring learning environment that helps students prepare for the jobs of tomorrow. Our government will continue to provide the resources students need for ultimate achievement.”

In May 2025, Ontario introduced the Supporting Children and Students Act, 2025, to strengthen the government’s oversight of school board finances, governance, and program performance, to ensure that every dollar invested is preparing students for success.

“This announcement is welcome news for the SCDSB, and we are grateful to the Ministry of Education for their support with this project,” said Dawn Stephens, director of education for the Simcoe County District School Board. “The new elementary school in Angus will ensure that SCDSB students continue to have the opportunity to learn and grow in their community.”

Since 2018, Ontario has provided nearly $5 billion for major capital projects, including 169 new schools, 124 permanent additions or renovations to existing school buildings, and over 9,600 new licensed child care spaces in schools.

The new elementary school will be located at Greenwood Drive and Decarolis Drive in Angus.  

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