New schools

Something exciting is always happening at the Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB)! There are always a variety of projects on the go, whether we're building new schools, renovating older schools, or completing additions on existing buildings.

Take a look as we build the future and follow construction progress at the new Angus elementary school, a new Barrie elementary school, and an addition at Nantyr Shores SS in this winter 2026 construction update:

For more information about how new schools are planned and funded, visit our Capital Planning page.

In May 2024, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for a new elementary school in Alcona. This elementary school is expected to include 619 pupil places. The school will be located at 1207 Innisfil Beach Road. This project is in the final design and municipal approvals stage.

In May 2024, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for a new elementary school in Angus. This elementary school is expected to include 593 pupil places. The school will be located at 152 Greenwood Drive. Construction has begun on this project.

In January 2022 the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for a 1,288 pupil place replacement school for Banting Memorial High School. The replacement school for Banting Memorial HS was included as a capital priority due to facility condition at the existing school and continued growth within the community. The total funding approved for the replacement school, which will include a child care centre, is $41.4M.

In May 2024, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for a new elementary school in Barrie. This elementary school is expected to include 662 pupil places. Construction on this project has begun.

In January 2025, the Ministry of Education approved a 616 pupil place elementary school in Barrie. The school will be located at Thicketwood Avenue and Ball Gate. This project is currently in the final design and municipal approval phase.

In January 2026, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for an addition to Emma King Elementary School. The announcement included an addition of 184 new elementary student spaces, resulting in a 576 pupil place school. Construction on the addition is slated to be completed in 2027.

In February 2022 the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for an addition at Killarney Beach Public School. The announcement included an addition of 184 new elementary student spaces, resulting in a 527 pupil place school. This project is in the final design and municipal approval stage.

In May 2024, the Ministry of Education announced capital funding for an addition of 414 student spaces to Nantyr Shores SS. Construction on this project has begun.

In December 2021 the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for a new elementary school in Orillia. The new school is being built to balance enrolment in the western part of Orillia with the rural schools that surround it, and to accommodate growth occurring in Orillia. Funding for the new elementary school is approximately $9M. This project is out for tender. Construction will begin in spring 2026.

In March 2018 the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for a new elementary school in Oro-Medonte. This elementary school is expected to include 357 pupil places, with a construction value of approximately $9M. The new school will help address enrolment pressures in the area.

This project is being completed in partnership with the Township of Oro-Medonte and will contain enhanced gymnasium space along with purpose-built space for the township. Construction on this project continues to proceed. The new Oro-Medonte elementary school opened in Sept. 2025.

In July 2020 the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for a replacement school for the existing Shanty Bay Public School. The new Shanty Bay elementary school has a construction value of approximately $5.9M and includes 190 pupil places. This is funding for the replacement of the current school, which has been deemed prohibitive to repair. The contract has been awarded for this project. Demolition will occur in winter 2026.

In January 2026, the Ministry of Education approved a capital funding request for a new elementary school in Tottenham. This elementary school is expected to include 426 pupil places, with a construction value of approximately $20.2M. This project is currently in the site plan approval phase.

In January 2025, the Ministry of Education approved a 1,145 pupil place secondary school in Wasaga Beach. The school will be located at Sunnidale Road and Sun Valley Avenue. This project is in the design and municipal approval phase.