West Elgin Secondary School | Thames Valley District School Board

Welcome to West Elgin Secondary School

West Elgin Secondary School (WESS) is a rural, fully composite high school located in West Lorne, Ontario. The school is well-equipped with modern and specialized facilities to support diverse academic and technical pathways. WESS is known for its strong technical and vocational programs and also hosts the unique West Elgin Environmental Leadership Program.

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Guidance

Whether you're new to the area or enrolling your child for the first time, we're here to help. Learn about registration requirements, and access the information you need to get started.

Career Planning and Education Guidance

We are committed to our students achieving success and ensuring they have the tools and resources available to meet your goals.

Equity and Inclusion

We strive to create spaces wherein all students, staff, families and community members feel welcome and accepted.

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Attendance and Absences

If your child is going to be late or absent you may report this to the school by calling, using the App on your smart phone or online.

We welcome all new students to our schools. Here, students will discover the many things that make us unique and innovative.

Library Learning Commons

A learning commons is a whole school approach to building a participatory learning community.