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Roseland and Glenwood Community Survey

The Greater Essex County District School Board is excited to announce that we have received funding from the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education to add an 8-classroom addition to Roseland Public School and Glenwood Public School. In line with the direction of the GECDSB Board of Trustees, we want to ensure our school community has an opportunity to provide input.

Your feedback is valuable in shaping this development, so we invite you to participate in a brief online survey. Your ideas...

Westview Freedom Academy Students Explore Windsor-Detroit History with Windsor Premier Cruises

On October 18, 2024, students from Westview Freedom Academy embarked on a field trip aboard Windsor Premier Cruises, exploring the rich history of Windsor and Detroit from the unique vantage point of the Detroit River. The Opportunities for Learning and Success (OLS) program organized the excursion and invited some of the History, Civics and Careers, and Geography classes from the school to participate with them. 

This immersive experience allowed students to witness firsthand the historical...

GECDSB Achieves Milestone in Student and Staff Safety!

We are thrilled to announce that the Greater Essex County District School Board has completed the installation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at all Board-owned and operated sites, including every elementary and secondary school! Thanks to the most current generous donation of 23 AED units from the Bruno Cremasco Memorial Bocce Ball Tournament and the dedication of our Facility Services Department, we now have a total of 73 AEDs across the Board.

Each AED is registered with 911 and...

Local SHSM Students Showcase Culinary Skills and Give Back at Pastabilities Community Luncheon

Hunger remains a critical issue in Windsor-Essex County, with a growing number of individuals and families struggling with food insecurity. Over the past year, the Windsor Essex Food Bank Association experienced more than 211,000 visits, a stark reminder of the challenges many in our community face. Even more concerning is the 27% rise in first-time users, highlighting the increasing need for food assistance across the region.

In response to this pressing issue, the 2nd Annual Pastabilities...

Stellantis Employees and Retirees Celebrate Back to School with Largest Donation Pledge

On Tuesday, October 15th, Stellantis announced an employee donation of $746,756.24 to the United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex Chatham-Kent 2024 campaign. The donation was presented on behalf of the Company by Dave Bellaire, Windsor Assembly Plant Manager at General Brock Public School in Windsor, a participating school in the United Way’s Ignite Academy program.

The event also included the made-in-Windsor, award-winning Chrysler Pacifica as part of the donation reveal and cheque presentation. The...