Miles Macdonell Collegiate
Miles Macdonell Collegiate is a high school in Winnipeg, Manitoba that opened in September 1952 and is part of the River East Transcona School Division. Up until 2023, it was one of the six schools in Manitoba that participated in the International Baccalaureate Program, having announced its end in March of that year. The school offers classes in French Immersion geared towards university attendance in either official language. Miles Macdonell also offers several vocational tracks of study. Students may also complete a dual diploma, earning both an academic high school diploma and technical/vocational certification.
| Miles Macdonell Collegiate | |
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The 4 points on the compass stand for Direction, Exploration, Inclusion, and Compassion. | |
| Address | |
757 Roch St , , Canada | |
| Coordinates | 49.9240°N 97.0957°W |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Founded | 1952 |
| School district | River East Transcona School Division |
| Superintendent | Sandra Herbst |
| Principal | John Muller |
| Grades | 9 - 12 |
| Enrollment | 1340 students, 130 staff (2023-24) |
| Language | English, French Immersion, Spanish, Japanese |
| Colour(s) | Green, gold & white |
| Mascot | Buckeye (nut) |
| Team name | Buckeyes |
| Website | www |
The school is named after Miles Macdonell who, as the first governor of the Red River Settlement, led the Red River Settlers in 1812 and reported directly to Lord Selkirk, founder of the settlement. He is commemorated with a plaque that can be found just inside the front doors on Roch Avenue.