Welcome to Gananoque Intermediate & Secondary School, “Home of the Trojans!” where staff are proudly committed to the success of all our students and all means all.
Gananoque Intermediate and Secondary School is a school of just under 500 students in grades 7 through 12 located in the heart of the Thousand Islands. The secondary school has been here for over 50 years and boasts a rich tradition of both academic and athletic excellence along with a strong connection with the community. In 2011, the Intermediate Division was added to the school enhancing the atmosphere and enriching the school experience for all the students on their journey to a high school diploma.
The academic program at GSS promotes high standards in an atmosphere of rigorous care. We are able to provide courses in each of the pathways to support successful transitions to the world of work, apprenticeship programs, college, or university.
In addition to our standard academic programs, we are proud to offer four Specialist High Skills Major programs; Agriculture, Arts and Culture, Hospitality and Tourism, and Sport. We have our leadership Link Crew Program which is an opportunity for our senior students to provide mentoring to our grade 9 students while learning valuable leadership skills.
We are also proud to provide a large variety of bursaries and scholarships each year at graduation. We have many grads in all sectors and many in post-secondary institutions across eastern Ontario and the country who proudly call themselves Trojans forever! Once a Trojan, always a Trojan!
In addition, we have a dynamic and innovative Intermediate Division for our grade 7 & 8 students. While separated in their own area of the school upstairs and on a separate lunch schedule, the intermediate students benefit from having access to all that the secondary school has to offer in terms of facilities.
We have a large computer lab, three laptop carts, and full wireless coverage. We have two dedicated fitness rooms with over $25 000 worth of equipment along with a large multi-purpose break-out room. We also have a full commercial kitchen for our hospitality program. Our school building is spacious, safe, welcoming and well-maintained.
The staff at GISS know that life beyond high school in the 21st century presents challenges that require skills in the areas of critical thinking, collaboration, organization, responsibility and communication. We are committed to providing direction in these areas while providing several varied opportunities through real world learning.
GISS has a strong focus on academic programming, the development of positive work habits and learning skills, and a commitment to the foundational values of Character Always, resulting in a rich learning environment with all the benefits that can be offered in a small, caring community school. We value our community and the many connections that we have made, and continue to make.
A high percentage of our students participate in the variety of extra-curricular opportunities offered in the areas of sport, arts, global outreach, trivia, literacy, and more. Our very own version of Student Council, TASK (‘Trojan Activities Student Krew’), promotes both spirit and a strong sense of community.
This is an important time in a young person’s life. We take our role seriously. We are here to assist you and your family get any support and information to meet your immediate needs and provide for your future aspirations. At GISS we embrace collaboration and innovation and hold ourselves accountable to our students, their families, and the community.
While we have much to be proud of and to celebrate, we are committed to continuous improvement on our way to a 90% graduation rate and a 100% satisfaction rate with your school experience.
We welcome you, and we also encourage you to embrace the opportunity to become an active and contributing member of our Trojan School Community.
You are joining the rich Trojan tradition that has existed here for over 50 years. Make this your school by getting involved. GISS: Your community school.