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Two new schools under construction in Tottenham

August 13, 2026   ·   0 Comments

By Brian Lockhart

One school is nearing completion and another has shovels in the ground in Tottenham as construction of the two schools continues.

A new public elementary school located at 80 McGahey St. has large machinery on site, clearing the land and beginning to install infrastructure.

The school is the result of a $20.2 million investment from the province as part of a plan to build or expand 12 schools in fast-growing communities across the province. The larger plan is to provide around $23 billion to support new school construction, renewal, and improvement over 10 years.

The new public school will create 426 elementary spaces.

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

The new school will be located in an area surrounded by a large, new subdivision in the northeast corner of town, with many young families and children.

“By building and expanding schools across the province, we’re making sure students can learn in modern, high-quality environments that support strong achievement,” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Education. “These investments will help students gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed and prepare for rewarding careers.”

On the other side of town, on the southeast corner, a new Catholic elementary school is nearing completion. It is expected to start admitting students in November.

Construction on this project began in spring 2025.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board recently announced that the new school will be named Our Lady of Peace Catholic Elementary School.

The naming process for the new school involved several steps. First, a selection committee was established, which gathered naming suggestions from the community, including students, staff, and family members. The submissions were narrowed to three choices, and a community-wide vote was held to select the final name.

The name was approved by the Ministry of Education.

The new Catholic school is expected to accommodate 516 students.

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