Manitoulin Secondary School

Home of the Mustangs

Grades 9 to 12 | M’Chigeeng, ON

Built in 1969, Manitoulin Secondary School, a school of 430 students, services youth from all ends of Manitoulin Island. The only public secondary school located on the Island, Manitoulin Secondary School is everything to everybody.

At Manitoulin Secondary School, we are proud to offer programming for every level of ability – with a thriving Life Skills program, a Transition program, flourishing technological programs for our hands-on learners, a well established music program, a strong Co-operative Education program with OYAP opportunities, a Section 23 Care & Treatment program and of course, strong academics. Regardless of their destination, MSS prepares students for the future.

As a social hub for youth, Manitoulin Secondary School offers a varied extra-curricular program where students can hone their leadership skills and interact with peers from all parts of the Island. Our athletic program is home to many strong athletes in archery, mountain bike racing, alpine ski and snowboarding, volleyball, golf, cross country, track and field, basketball, badminton, gymnastics, and curling. Our active Student’s Council, SHARE (Students Helping All Round Everywhere) Committee, and Three Fires Confederacy, are excellent venues for enhanced development in leadership. The Go Green Committee is environmentally focused, implementing sorting, recycling and composting systems for the school with many years certified in Ecoschools. 

Here at Manitoulin Secondary School, we’ve taken on a special interest to educate our students in healthy lifestyles and choices. We work closely with cafeteria staff to offer healthy options for all and students have enjoyed years of soup days on fridays with offerings from Noodjmowin Teg Health and classes. Workout class using the CrossFit gym supports continued improvements in physical fitness. An outdoor tennis and basketball court and adjacent playing fields provide students with activity during free times. We have completed many projects to improve the grounds of Manitoulin Secondary School and encourage our students to spend more active time outdoors including in our Outdoor Education and Raven’s Classes. .

Nestled on the shore of West Bay, in the heart of the North Channel, MSS stands clearly cared for by all students and staff. Students are proud to say Manitoulin Secondary School is their school. Staff work together to educate each student in “mind, body and spirit”.

More About Us

Our Mission

The purpose of Manitoulin Secondary School is to provide relevant educational opportunities, which will allow our students to achieve attainable goals and their highest potential, in a safe, positive environment that embraces student diversity.

Guiding Principles

We are committed to:

• Open and effective communication among all stakeholders.
• Providing high and clear expectations for staff and students.
• Providing opportunities for all of our students to experience success in their area(s) of strength, interest and ability.
• Promoting positive and appropriate feedback to staff and students.
• Promoting consistent policies and co-operative partnerships among all stakeholders.
• Optimizing collaborative and supportive mechanisms to manage change.
• Providing a safe positive environment that also recognizes the rights and dignities of all.
• Promoting the values of honesty, integrity, responsibility and respect for self, community and others.