Orchard Park Secondary School

Orchard Park Secondary School is located at 200 DeWitt Road, Stoney Creek, Ontario and has a 2009–10 enrolment of 1220. The school opened in 1966 and is a member of the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. Orchard Park Secondary School uses the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) to assess Grade 10 students' skills in reading and writing. Successful completion of the test is one of 32 requirements students need to attain in order to receive an Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The school also has a special education program and offers co-operative education.

Program specialization
Orchard Park Secondary School offers specialized programs for students with certain areas of interest. Specialized courses include: Hospitality & Tourism, Robotics, Basketball Academy, Football Academy and Cosmetology & Fashion. Specialized programs are intended to help students gain access to post secondary education in a specific field or have tools to join the workforce. For students entering post-secondary education or entering the workforce alike, the school offers a Specialist High Skills Major in Hospitality and Tourism. Through this program, students also obtain their SmartServe Certification, First-Aid Certification, Customer Service Certification, Food Safety Certification, and WHMIS Certification over the 11th and 12th grade Hospitality and Tourism courses.

Program highlights
Orchard Park Secondary School takes part in the following programs:
 * Transitions Program
 * Mentorship Program
 * Drop-in resource centre
 * In-School Alternative Education Program
 * Off-Site Alternative Education Program
 * Participation in Annual Stoney Creek Parades with school band
 * 2012 Anti-Cyber Bullying Campaign
 * Technological Program – construction projects in the community
 * FIRST Robotics Competition team.
 * Annual Food Drives in support of Stoney Creek Food Bank
 * STOP Program – Stop Tobacco at “OP” has received city and provincial recognition for their efforts in increasing awareness about the problems of teenage smoking
 * Co-op and volunteer placements in the community
 * Guest speakers from the community

Clubs
Orchard Park Secondary School offers the following clubs:
 * FIRST Robotics Competition Team 2056
 * Students Council
 * Students and Staff Helping Orchard Park Students and Society (S.S.H.O.P.S.S)
 * Best Buddies
 * Stop Tobacco at Orchard Park (S.T.O.P.)
 * Tech Crew
 * Justice and Equality Throughout Society (J.E.T.S.)
 * Band
 * Hockey
 * Cross-Country (Co-ed)
 * Basketball
 * Football
 * Water polo
 * Reach for the Top
 * Rugby
 * Fastball (female)
 * Anime/Video Game Club
 * Tennis
 * Track and Field

Notable alumni

 * Corey Grant - CFL Player/Coach
 * Bob Krouse - CFL Player for Hamilton Tiger Cats
 * Donnie Ruiz, football player