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Whether due to illness, a medical appointment or other important events, there are times when students will need to be away from school.

Report an absence

If a student is going to be late or absent, please notify us through our online Edsby system, or call us at 519-776-7344.

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COVID-19 self-assessment and testing

All students must complete the GECDSB Self-Assessment Tool before attending school each day. You can also view how to use the self-assessment tool on the GECDSB YouTube channel.

Leaving school during the day

If a student needs to leave school during the school day, they need to notify the attendance office with a note or phone call from home before leaving the building. 

Remote learning absence

We still take attendance during remote learning. If a student is not online and you have not reported their absence, you will receive a call from the school, inquiring about the absence.

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Essex District High School

244 Talbot Street North
Essex ON
N8M 2E1

Phone: (519) 776-7344
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