About Us

Welcome to Alexander Mackenzie High School. 

We are committed to working with families to support student learning, achievement and well-being. Our staff work hard to create safe, caring and inclusive learning environments and opportunities that support student success.

We invite you to explore our school website to learn more about our school community.

AMHS Mission Statement 

Together, in a safe and secure school community, we engage in dynamic learning that prepares individuals to be open-minded, critical thinkers who make a difference in our world. 

AMHS Vision Statements 

Our commitment as a community is to inspire each other to learn and teach, so that: 

• We have strength of character.
• We exhibit self-esteem, trust, pride and spirit.
• We achieve excellence through a balance of academics, athletics, arts and relationships with others.
• We possess skills, knowledge and abilities to succeed in the world.
• We respect and value each other and our diversity.
• We care about and contribute to our society.
• We celebrate the achievement of our goals. 

History

The school opened in 1969 and was renamed Alexander Mackenzie High School in 1992, in honour of Major Alexander Mackenzie, a well-known Richmond Hill resident and philanthropist.