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7-year-old Pokémon prodigy heading to Hawaii for world championship tournament

Gotta catch 'em all! 

7-year-old Brantley Meharg, a student at Amherstburg Public School in Mrs. Garneau's grade 2 classroom is heading to Hawaii for the 2024 Pokémon World Championships. 

"Pokémon is just special to me. It's my talent," said Meharg.

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Ontario Expanding Glenwood and Roseland Public Schools

The Ontario government is investing a total of $7.6 million in the Greater Essex County District School Board's Glenwood Public School and Roseland Public School, as announced by Andrew Dowie, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh. 

Specifically the GECDSB will receive $3.7 million to support the creation of 184 new student spaces at Glenwood Public School and $3.9 million to support the creation of 184 spaces at Roseland Public School. 

"Glenwood and Roseland Public Schools have proudly severed generations of...

Community Survey: New Elementary School in Lakeshore

The GECDSB has received funding from the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education for a 582-pupil place new elementary school.

In accordance with the direction of the GECDSB Board of Trustees, we are providing an opportunity for the school communities to participate in a brief online survey to assist in the development. If you wish to have a voice, please share your ideas at the link below.

Survey Link

 We will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in...

May 2024: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for May is Kai Qin, a Grade 12 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, an excellent role model for the theme of “volunteerism”.

Kai has completed over 500 community service hours for various causes such as Habitat for Humanity, Windsor Public Library, Art in the Park, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, Canadian Association for Girls in Science STEAM Camp, and the University of Windsor Pronoun Panel.

Kai is an enthusiastic supporter of school activities and events. Last...

Council for Exceptional Children - Spring Banquet & Award Celebration

On May 9, 2024, the Council for Exceptional Children held its highly anticipated Annual Spring Banquet, celebrating the remarkable achievements of students with exceptionalities and recognizing educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to working with these students.

The banquet, attended by numerous students, staff, and family members, was a testament to the inclusive and supportive community fostered within the Greater Essex County District School Board while partnering with the...