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2025 Excellence in Service Awards

On Thursday, May 15th the Greater Essex County District School Board proudly hosted our Excellence in Service Awards.

This annual event celebrates Champions for Education, recognizes employees with 30 years of dedicated service, and presents Outstanding Service Awards to those who have gone above and beyond in their roles.

Outstanding Service Awards are presented to employees who have demonstrated extraordinary contributions to our school system. Recipients are nominated by their colleagues and...

13th Annual GECDSB GSA Conference

The GECDSB proudly hosted its 13th Annual GSA Conference this morning — and what a celebration it was! Students from across the board came together for a vibrant day filled with inspiring workshops, a shared lunch, and meaningful connections with an incredible lineup of 2SLGBTQIA+ community partners.

During the event, Director Houston shared heartfelt words that captured the spirit of the day:

“I am proud of the work happening across our schools to affirm and uplift 2SLGBTQIA+ students. Your voices...

The Council for Exceptional Children Annual Spring Banquet 2025

The Council for Exceptional Children annual spring banquet is an evening of acknowledgement honouring exceptional students who have risen above and beyond their challenges and individuals who bring meaning to serving students with special needs in Windsor and Essex County. Read more about this year's recipients below!

April 2025: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for April is Adam McCormick, a Grade 11 student at North Star High School who is an outstanding role model for the theme of “Citizenship”.

Adam demonstrates exceptional citizenship through his generosity, dedication and commitment to his community. He is a dedicated Trooper with the 202 Fort Malden Windsor Regiment Army Cadet Corps, where he participates in a variety of training activities, engages in learning and develops valuable skills.  He volunteers with his Corps...

Express Yourself: Students Celebrate Black Joy and Black Excellence

On April 15th, over 500 students from across the Greater Essex County District School Board gathered at St. Clair College for the 2nd Annual Black Joy Black Excellence Student Symposium—an unforgettable day filled with connection, creativity, and community.

This year’s theme, “Express Yourself,” was brought to life through movement, rhythm, art, fashion, dialogue, and student voice. The symposium was a powerful reminder that Black joy is not a moment—it’s a movement, and excellence shows up in...