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COVID-19 Self Assessment

All students must complete the GECDSB Self Assessment tool before attending school each day
View this video to see how to use the GECDSB App

COVID-19 Self Assessment

All students must complete the GECDSB Self Assessment tool before attending school each day

View this video to see how to use the GECDSB App

Grade 8 Night Virtual Open House

When: Thursday Dec. 10
Time: 6:00pm
There will be a link available on our webpage that evening. We will have a live Q and A beginning at 6:30pm.

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GECDSB Ventilation Report

To view the GECDSB review of school ventilation upgrades click on the Read More link, below

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Monthly GECDSB Calendar

To see the full month-by-month school year calendar click the Read More link, below.

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School Reopening Plan 2021-22

Click the Read More button, below, for the complete GECDSB Return to School Plan.

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Our New High School in Amherstburg, opening Sept. 2022!

Western Secondary School and General Amherst High School will be moving to the new High School in Amhersburg in September 2022. Please use the link to get a sneak preview of what our new High School in Amherstburg will look like.

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Edsby Announcements

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September 2021 Cafeteria Services Update

Aug 27, 2021

Please be advised that cafeteria services will not be available during the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Students are...

September 2021 Cafeteria Services Update

Posted on Aug 27, 2021

Madeline McEachern

Please be advised that cafeteria services will not be available during the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year. Students are encouraged to bring their lunch to school or purchase lunch off-premises if possible.

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School News

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A look into the new school.

September 24, 2021

Construction of the new high school on Simcoe Street is progressing with completion expected for the 2022-23 school year.
Have a look at the design of the building ...

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2021-2022 Special Education Advisory Committee

August 23, 2021

The GECDSB is looking for local associations that represent exceptional children or adults to be part of our Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) for the upcoming school year. SEAC is...

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General Amherst 7/15/2021 11:13:12 AM

Finally day to pick up your grad packages - 7:30-2:30. They must be picked up by the gr. 12 student. See school talk in Edsby for more info.

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General Amherst 6/24/2021 1:49:03 PM

Drive thru graduation #gecdsbpro pic.twitter.com/MWtoSUoiFT

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General Amherst 6/24/2021 12:59:28 PM

Virtual Graduation Ceremony 2021 Link - join us in celebrating our graduates! #gecdsbpro youtube.com/watch?v=JEDzWe…

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General Amherst 6/23/2021 2:30:49 PM

Drive Thru Graduation Route - June 24th 2pm pic.twitter.com/UDojDIXGpf

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General Amherst 5/31/2021 12:40:25 PM

General Amherst students showing support for the discovery of 215 children’s remains buried on the Kamloops Indian Residential site in Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nation British Columbia. pic.twitter.com/H1sQWJFgte

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General Amherst 4/22/2021 10:58:04 AM

Calling all former students of General Amherst. Amherst ALUMNI Gear is available for purchase. accuratecreations.net/product-catego…

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General Amherst 3/22/2021 1:14:24 PM

Yearbook sales until March 31st - $30 on school cash online. Order your yearbook today!! pic.twitter.com/mdeACNZsI4

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General Amherst 2/4/2021 1:03:01 PM

Welcome back Bulldogs! Here is the daily schedule which is also posted on Edsby. AM classes (at school mask to mask)- 8:25-10:55 LUNCH - 10:55 - 11:55 PM classes (at home - virtual) - 11:55 - 2:25 Social distancing, hand sanitizing and wearing masks upon entry to the school.

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General Amherst 2/2/2021 10:37:39 AM

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General Amherst 1/18/2021 10:44:35 AM

RT @StClairCollege: Stay tuned for upcoming info sessions starting Jan 26th, from 6-8pm. Jan 26–Nursing & Health Sciences Jan 28–Community Studies Feb 3–School of Media, Art & Design Feb 10–Business & Information Technology Feb 17–Academic Studies Feb 24–Skilled Trades & Engineering Technologies pic.twitter.com/BYGypS8vhh

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General Amherst 1/18/2021 10:35:35 AM

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General Amherst 12/11/2020 9:02:47 AM

Dec. 14-18 - pivoting to online everyday P1 - 8:30 - 11:00 Lunch - 11:00 -12:00 P2 - 12:00 - 2:30

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General Amherst 12/10/2020 5:50:30 PM

Grade 8 Virtual Open House - Click HERE grade8night.com

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General Amherst 12/10/2020 5:33:53 PM

RT @windsoriteDOTca: Health Unit Ordering All Schools Closed In Windsor Essex Next Week, Switching To Online Learning windsorite.ca/2020/12/health… #YQG pic.twitter.com/KUEkxaHF5c

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General Amherst 12/9/2020 1:55:04 PM

Holiday Spirit Week Dec. 14-18 Monday - Red and Green Day Tuesday - Winter White Out Day Wednesday - Festive Flannel Day Thursday - Classic Black and Gold Day Friday - Christmas Sweater and Holiday Hat Day

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General Amherst 12/7/2020 12:33:07 PM

What are you waiting for...go and get your Amherst Gear TODAY - extended until Tues. Dec. 8th til midnight! Shopping Link--laserart.gearware.com/Shop/Store.asp…

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General Amherst 12/6/2020 3:05:41 PM

Non-GECDSB grade 8 students, registration packages are available for pick up Wednesday December 9th from 5-7pm and December 10th from 3-5pm at the main entrance of the school. Siblings, friends and family can stop by the main office to pick up a package!

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General Amherst 12/3/2020 10:54:10 AM

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General Amherst 12/3/2020 10:53:40 AM

Bulldogs......be sure to complete the screening tool everyday before you come to school. twitter.com/gecdsbpro/stat…

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General Amherst 12/3/2020 7:48:55 AM

General Amherst gear on sale until December 7th - makes a great holiday gift. laserart.gearware.com/Shop/Store.asp…

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