About Us
Go further at Glendale
Home of the Gemini!
Glendale High School is located in Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada, and was founded in 1959. We are a fully composite school community offering courses for students in grades 9 through 12, along with sports, clubs and special events. Students within the attendance boundary live in Tillsonburg, Otterville, Straffordville, Springford, Brownsville, and Courtland.
We are the Gemini, our mascot is the Griffin and the school colours are black, gold, white, and green.
Why Choose Glendale?
Glendale students enjoy well-rounded programming opportunities, including our highly respected academics, arts, technology, co-op and Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) offerings. Whether you're considering university, college, apprenticeship or employment after graduation, we can help you get there!
Our school building features many modern and updated learning environments including a new weight room and our west wing addition, which features a new gymnasium, greenhouse, and Science, History, Geography, Law, Horticulture, Dance and French classrooms.
Glendale offers three hands-on Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) programs: Transportation, Construction, and Health and Wellness. These unique experiential learning opportunities provide industry mentorship and connections, important certifications and real world experiences, giving students a head start on their post-secondary pathway.
Glendale is known for its unique Music Department with many opportunities to explore, including Junior and Senior Band, Jazz Band, Choir. Students can also show their leadership by becoming a Music Council representative!
Choose from 20 clubs and extracurricular activities! You can explore your interests and grow your skills through opportunities like Athletic Council, Student Council, Robotics, Dance Club, Writing and Math Contests, and inclusive groups like our Best Buddies Program or Black Student Association (BSA).
Interested in athletics? Join one of our many successful athletic teams, including Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Track and Field, Hockey, Wrestling, Curling, Baseball, Rugby, Golf, Tennis and Badminton!