The construction of the school oversaw many delays, and was originally planned to open in September 2020.

One of the more notable delays was the extensive soil cleanup required due to contaminants found on the site.

[3] After moving to the new site, the Grimsby Secondary School and Beamsville District Secondary School buildings were both closed, though they are still owned by the DSBN.

The suspects caused "extensive damage" to the interior of the school.

They also stole 2 vehicles from the auto garage, and were observed driving in the nearby area.