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St. Michael's College School is a private Roman Catholic school for boys in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1852 by the Basilian Fathers, it offers instruction in grades 7 to 12, and is the only private Roman Catholic school for boys of this age in Ontario (until the 1980s it operated in part as a publicly funded separate school under the Metropolitan Separate School Board ). It originally only offered education from grades 9 to 13. With the elimination of grade 13 to bring Ontario in line with the rest of North America, SMCS quickly added the two younger grades to make up for the potential loss of enrolled students, as well as to help give them a stronger education than what they were likely to receive in the public school system during grades 7 and 8.

It is perhaps best known as a producer of hockey players, even though from 1961 to 1996 it did not participate in major junior hockey. Over 150 St. Michael's players have played in the National Hockey League, including the following members of the Hockey Hall of Fame: Bobby Bauer , Gerry Cheevers, Red KellyLeonard Patrick "Red" Kelly (born 9 July 1927 in Simcoe, Ontario, Canada) is a former hockey player in the NHL who has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Playing primarily on the Detroit Red Wings, he won the Lady Byng Trophy in 1951, 1953, and 1, Dave KeonDavid Michael Keon (born March 22, 1940 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, Canada), was a professional ice hockey player. He played professionally from 1960-61 until 1974-75 for the Toronto Maple Leafs, 1979-80 until 1981-82 for the Hartford Whalers of the NHL as, Ted LindsayTed Lindsay born July 29, 1925 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada, is a Hockey Hall of Fame player. Born Robert Blake Theodore Lindsay his father, Bert Lindsay, had been a hockey rink operator and minor league goalie who encouraged him to play the game. Ted play, Frank MahovlichFrank Mahovlich Senatorial Division Ontario Appointed by Jean Chretien Public Telephone 943-2065 Public E-Mail mahovf@sen. ca Date of nomination June 11, 1998 Expected date of retirement January 1, 2013 Date of Birth January 11, 1938 Place of Birth Windso, Reg Noble , Joe PrimeauJoe Primeau (born January 29, 1906 in Lindsay, Ontario, Canada), was a professional ice hockey player. He played professionally from 1927 until 1936 for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the team's minor league affiliates. Primeau was known for playing on the L. The school's top team, the St. Michael's Majors, has won the Memorial CupThe Memorial Cup or Mem Cup for short, is the trophy awarded to the national Major Junior men's (under 21) hockey champion of Canada. History The Memorial Cup, originally the OHA Memorial Cup was donated in 1919 by the Ontario Hockey Association (the prec four times.

Despite its prowess in athletics, the school also pursues strict academic standards, preparing its students for university - over 90% go to university and reputedly do well.

The school has had enjoyed mixed results with the arts and music. Strict discipline means that some students feel resentful towards the school for enforcement of its uniform policies. Its student newspaper, the Blue Herald, gets shut down at least once a decade for trying to assert too much independence or other criticism of school policies.

The school boasts one of the best athletic fields in the country. This project was buoyed by a $1.8 million donation by current Ottawa SenatorsThe Ottawa Senators are an ice hockey team based in Ottawa, Canada. They play in the North-American National Hockey League. Founded: 1992- 1993 (franchise awarded December 6, 1990) :Arena: Corel Centre (capacity 18,500) :Uniform colours: black, red, gold, and Toronto St. Michael's Majors owner Eugene Melnyk . It includes a new, state-of-the-art athletic turf, an electronic scoreboard, stadium lighting and an air supported structure that will cover a third of the field for winter use. The running track surrounding the field was upgraded, top coated and relined, and a new sound system was installed in the observation tower.

Alumni have played a strong role in the school's development, giving generously to allow it to expand and rebuild its facilities. Some, however, feel off-put by the school's aggressive fundraising campaigns, including a message on the bottom of every page in the alumni newsletter which asks alumni to "remember the school with a gift in [their] will."