GECDSB secondary schools will provide an opportunity for students in the In-person / Adapted learning model to write the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) this year.
Successfully completing this exam is not a requirement for students scheduled to graduate in 2021. However, it remains a requisite part of an Ontario Secondary...

I​n preparation for the 2021-2022 Budget, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) invites parents/guardians, students, staff and community members to provide input into the budget development process.
A brief survey has been prepared to gather ideas. It will remain open until Wednesday, March 31st at 5:00 p.m.
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Dear Parents and Guardians, The attachment will provide a brief information of Technology Tutorial.​ An Introductory Guide to Edsby, Office 365 and Desire to Learn (D2L)

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​The GECDSB is hosting an on-line seminar series for parents and guardians to discuss practical strategies for managing the current difficulties faced by many.
There will be 6 events on consecutive Wednesdays beginning February 24th.
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ATTENTION Current Grade 9 – Grade 12 Secondary School Students Application procedures for Public Secondary School Transfers The Greater Essex County District School Board announces out of district procedures for all current secondary school students of the board who wish to attend a public secondary school outside their designated residential...

RE: Return to In-School Learning and GECDSB On-Line Self-Screening Tool
Dear Students, Parents/Guardians:

The Minister of Education has announced that "in-school" learning will begin on Monday, February 8th. The GECDSB has also determined that there will be a change to our school timetable for the remainder of the...

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 Gr. 8 Virtual Open House will take place on Wednesday, Feb 17 th

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The Ontario Government and Ministry of Education has directed that all schools remain closed up to Tuesday, February 9th. As a result, the GECDSB has decided that all secondary schools will complete the second quadmester via remote learning, including assessment and evaluations. All morning classes will continue to run...

​ We consider student mental health and well-being to be a crucial part of student success. This is a priority at the GECDSB.
We are pleased to be able to provide a comprehensive list of agencies and support services that are available to students and their families. Click on this...

​ The I.B. World School programs at Riverside Secondary School and Leamington District Secondary School are now accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year. Both schools offer the Preparatory Program for Grade 9 and 10 students as well as the Diploma Programme for Grades 11 and 12. For more information, click this...

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Virtual School Tour. Meet the departments live for Q/A and information! December 15th, 6:00-8:00pm
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Parents may go online and order their packages before picture day and or up until 24 hours after picture day on  mylifetouch.ca Please see attachment for the electronic picture day flyer.  ​
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​ The GECDSB will hold its annual Community Planning and Partnership Meeting on Thursday, December 3rd, on-line, via Microsoft Teams beginning at 3:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss potential facility partnership opportunities and exchange ideas with community partners.  To see available sites, visit:  https://publicboard.ca/Community/Community-Partnerships/Pages/Facility-Partnerships.aspx ​  Additional information...

​Information from the GECDSB EcoSchools Committee
 

Families of students who have requested a change in learning model from  remote (virtual / paper packages) to in-person wishing to utilize student transportation must apply for busing through their school office. This should be done as soon as possible. Windsor-Essex School Transportation System (WESTS) previously removed all remote learning students...

The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has revised the Protocol For Students With Symptoms of COVID-19 (Oct 10, 2020). The screening tool helps to define what the symptoms and self-assessments look like as you engage with the tool for your own health and the health of your family members. ​​
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​ To allow for planning and preparation, the deadline to request a change in learning model for students will be Monday, October 19th. A form will be available on-line through the GECDSB website beginning on Wednesday, October 14th, closing at 4:00 p.m. on October 19th. For more information, click here: Request for...

​The GECDSB wants to know how students are feeling. It is open until Friday, October 9th.  Answer 4 simple questions by visiting this link: GECDSB Student Well-Being Survey 2020 ​

​ The Province of Ontario has designed a revised COVID-19 School Screening tool as of October 1, 2020 that describes and clarifies what the symptoms look like as you engage with the tool for your own health, and the health of your family members.  The tool is available on line through...

​​ The Board is committed to maintaining schools as safe, quality learning and teaching environments.  This is to inform you about the process of testing our water at Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) schools.​
Appendix A - General Message Sept 28 2020.pdf
​ Herman APPENDIX B Letter revised...

​ A special on-line event for GECDSB secondary students with Olympic medalist Kevin Rempel.  Click on this link for more information and for the link to the live presentation, Wednesday, Sept. 23 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Hero Mindset

​ Dear Gr. 9 and 10 Students, Parents and Guardians   Classes begin  on Monday, September 14 th  for Cohort A   students in  Grade 9 and 10 classes only .  Prior to arriving to school, students must ensure that they are a  Cohort A  student.  This can be determined...

Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,   There has been a change in regards to the  Secondary In-Person Staggered Start  next week.  Please see below for details.      Monday, September 14 th   Morning :  8:25 to 12:10 pm   Students in Grades 9 and 10 (Cohort A) will attend their...

​ Grade 9 Orientation will take place this week at all GECDSB secondary schools. Students will attend one of 2 schooled days in groups #1 students whose last name begins in the letters A - L #2 students whose last name begins in the letters M - Z (please note these...

​ The award winning Media Arts Department at Kennedy Collegiate Institute have produced a video for students returning to school to help them prepare for the coming  year. It's all about staying safe by avoiding Hazard at school. https://youtu.be/_oJVU9cVyN0
  French Version Arabic Version Low German Version​

 

​​ P rior to the start of the school y e ar, a ccess to schools has been limited to authorized personnel and work continues to prepare the buildings with all the necessary safety precautions. We have produced a short video to provide families and students with an opportunity to see...

The ordered closure of schools and the subsequent cancellations and alterations to field trips, activities and events obliges the GECDSB to repay or refund money that has already been paid by students and families. This includes any money pre-paid for meal days, field trips and graduation fees with either cash or...

The Greater Essex County District School Board's Parent Involvement Committee (GECPIC) is accepting applications for parent/guardian members for the 2020-2021 school year. The purpose of the GECPIC is to support, encourage and enhance parent involvement at the Board level to support improved student achievement and well-being.  The Greater Essex County Parent...

​To stay connected, engage and embrace the learning! Principal Letter - May 2020.pdf​ ​

​Girls, grades 7-12 are invited to participate, with their parents/guardians in a special digital conference Career Expo - Wednesday, May 27. 
 

We are delighted to announce that the 14th annual GECDSB Student Digital Photography Exhibition will take place this year! Students are invited to submit entries in three categories: 1. Black and White 2. Colour 3. Digitally Enhanced or Altered Using Computer Software Due to COVID-19 emergency, entries cannot be displayed at...

  ​On-line learning can be challenging. To support students to use this virtual learning environment, videos have been developed providing instruction and advice. The link (below) will direct you to the location within our website: E-learning Support
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​ Minister of Education, the Honourable Stephen Lecce has prepared a letter for parents / guardians in regard to the COVID-19 emergency. Letter from the Minister (Eng.) - March 22.pdf Letter from the Minister (Fr.) - March 22.pdf

​March 2020 Installment 
 

​ Congratulations to Taya Jackson from Sandwich Secondary School, the Student Senate Student of the Month for February, 2020. Student of the Month Citation

 

​The GECDSB Mental Health Seminar Series continues.

The Transfer procedure is for any current grade 9 to 12 secondary  student who wishes to attend a public secondary school outside of their designated residential attendance area for the school year beginning September 2020. The deadline to apply is Friday, Feb. 14th. 2020 Secondary Transfers.pdf
 

The Minister of Health has provided school boards across Ontario with important information on the Wuhan novel coronavirus.  Please take a moment to read the attached letter (below) which has information, prevention strategies and pertinent websites for families who wish to monitor the situation.    We appreciate our partnership with our...

​The GECDSB presents The Storytelling Series - Friday, Jan. 24th at John Campbell Public School.
 

​Free seminar series returns - Anxiety in Children and Youth 
 

​ The final International Language classes of 2019 will be Saturday, December 21st. Classes will resumes on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
 

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​ An update has been posted to the GECDSB Labour Negotiations Page. Click on this link: GECDSB Labour Update for details.
 
 

In support of the Ontario Ministry of Education's Community Planning and Partnerships initiative, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) will explore opportunities to share facilities with community partners. The goal is to optimize the use of public assets owned by the GECDSB to benefit the Board, its students and...

​"Frozen Over the Moon" November Moon Round Dance 
 

​ Here's an updated calendar of upcoming events from our Student Success department.

The Student of the Month for October is Selia Neudorf, a Grade 12 student at Kingsville District High School. Selia is an outstanding student and is invested in both the school and greater Kingsville community. She has achieved an above 90% average every year she has been in high school.  She...

​ Collective agreements with education workers in Ontario expired August 31, 2019. During the negotiations process the GECDSB will keep families and the community up to date with the most recent confirmed news and information on the Labour Negotiations 2019 section of this website.
  October 6, 2019 A tentative...

The Student of the Month for September is Kayla Kuharski-Baker, a Grade 12 student at Belle River District High School. Over the past few years, Kayla has volunteered for an organization that provides     assistance to residents in impoverished countries. She helped with a building project in Costa Rica during the summer...

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​ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Canada - for more information visit: the Canadian Cancer Society website

​ The GECDSB is seeking to fill vacancies on its Special Education Advisory Committee (S.E.A.C.) commencing September, 2019.  Local Associations that support children with special needs are invited to apply by completing the application (below). Completed application packages must be forwarded to: Mike Wilcox, Superintendent of Special Education, GECDSB, 451 Park St....

​ A message from the Chair of the Board of Trustees, Jessica Sartori -  I hope that everyone in the GECDSB community has enjoyed a wonderful summer with rest, relaxation, and maybe even a little casual reading, writing, and ’rithmetic. The return to formal education, at school, is invigorating for all...

​ All schools in the Greater Essex County District School Board, as well as the Administrative Offices, will fly the Pride Flag during the week of June 3 - 7. For insight into the purpose of this action, please read this information pamphlet that has been distributed to all schools: Pride...

Thursday, June 6th 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. St. Clair College Sportsplex​  

​ Saved as an attachment is our School Climate Survey Plan ​ 2019 Thanks to all who have participated. ​

​ Parent applications are now being accepted for GECPIC (GECDSB Parent Involvement Committee). The deadline is May 31st. For more information visit the GECPIC page through this link:  GEC Parent Engagement Page
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​ Please note that the calendar posted on May 6, 2019 incorrectly listed that November 11 was a holiday on the School Year Calendar. That was an error. Please remove any versions of that calendar and replace with this one.
 

​Join us for on Saturday, April 6th for GECPIC PLUS - an informative, day-long learning opportunity for parents / guardians.  (Use the QR code - below the poster to access registration forms on line)  
 

​Join us on Friday, May 3rd to celebrate our athletes and support the GECDSB ​​track & field events.
 

​ The GECDSB invites public input on the topic of Educational Development Charges on Tuesday, April 2nd.   For detailed information visit the EDC page on this website: https://www.publicboard.ca/Board/Budget-Finance/Pages/Education-Development-Charges.aspx

​ The GECDSB Math Task Force has reconvened for another year. It has been almost 3 years since the original report was issued. Part of the work of the MTF is to gather and look at data and in an effort to capture parent / guardian perspective, we invite you to...

MusicFest Windsor will be held at Windsor's Capitol Theatre March 4-6. Thirteen GECDSB school bands and choirs will be taking part. Click the link: Windsor MusicFest for more information​

ATTENTION
Current Grade 9 – Grade 12 Secondary School Students
Application procedures for
Public Secondary School Transfers The Greater Essex County District School Board announces the secondary school student transfer process for all current grade 9 to grade 12 secondary school students of the board who wish to...

The I.E.A.C. will meet on Tuesday, January 29th at John Campbell Public School. Everyone is welcome. ​

Essex District High School Garde 11 student Kaidyn Blair is the Student Senate's Student of the Month for January.
 
 
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The Student Senate's Student of the Month for December, 2018 is Sandwich Secondary School Grade 9 student, Cullen Roy. To read about Cullen's accomplishments visit the Student Senate's website. ​

The GECDSB is sharing this important information on behalf of the Windsor Essex County Health Unit :
  The Windsor Essex County Health Unit would like to inform you that there has been a higher number of infants and young children reported with influenza (the flu) this year. If your...

Caitlyn Humber, a Grade 10 student at Belle River District High School is the GECDSB Student Senate Student of the Month for November, 2018. To read about Caitlyn's accomplishments visit the Student Senate website.​

The Greater Essex County District School Board is inviting community organizations and any interested individuals to attend a public meeting to explore opportunities for sharing facitlities. The meeting will be held Wednesday, November 21st from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in the board room at the GECDSB administration building (451 Park St.W., Windsor). The...

The application deadline to participate in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme at either Leamington DSS or Riverside SS in the 2019-20 school year is December 7, 2018. To dowload the application form visit the I.B. page on the GECDSB website. Riverside (for General Amherst, Belle River, Massey, Herman, Tecumseh Vista Academy,...

Phase 2 of the provincial consultation on education reform will allow parents / guardians and interested individuals to particpate in discussions during Telephone Town Hall sessions. In Southwestern Ontario the sessions will be held: ​- Tuesday, October 23rd 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Thursday, November 1st 6:30 p.m. - 8:30...

The GECDSB's Special Education Advisory Committee is soliciting applications from local associations to fill positions for the upcoming term. The deadline to submit an application is Friday, November 2nd. SEAC Ad 2018.pdf​​

 Girls in Grades 9-12: register now for this exciting opportunity. ​

​​A  slight lead exceedance in a standing sample of water at the school.   We are taking corrective actions to ensure the issue is resolved by the requirements of the Regulation and/or as directed by the Medical Officer of Health.       Herman APPENDIX A Letter (May 22 2018).pdf
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Municipal and regional police forces are important and respected partners of the GECDSB in our combined effort to keep everyone safe at school. We act on their advice when there are incidents in the community which could possibly impact the safety and well-being of students and staff. This could be a...

Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee Applications are now available. Attached, below is the English version. Arabic, Chinese, French and Spanish versions are available as a fillable / printable document @ the GECPIC page on the Board website The submission deadline in May 25, 2018. GECPIC Parent Application 2018 2019.pdf​

As a service to our communities, the GECDSB has posted information on the upcoming provincial and municipal elections. Visit our page: Elections Information ​

The GECDSB is inviting comments, input or suggestions on a proposed School Year Calendar for the 2018-19 school year. The deadline is Friday, April 13, 2018. To review: click here​

Celebrate and support the GECDSB Special Olympics. Tickets are now on sale. ​

Sharing the responsibility for appropriate use of social media.  

​ On behalf of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, the GECDSB is obliged to notify all students born in 2000 & 2001 that complete immunization records must be submitted by March 19th. Those who have not yet done so will receive school suspension notices from the Health Unit in the mail....

​February 20th - March 2nd. Visit the Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 5:00 p.m.      

As parents / guardians and educators one of our foremost concerns is the safety and well-being of our children. Periodically it is important to remind young people how they can keep themselves safe while in the community. Please reinforce with your children the importance of the following safety precautions: Never walk...

The first sessions of this year's Mental Health Seminar Series have been scheduled - January 17th in Windsor and January 24th in Leamington.​

​ With the arrival of winter weather student transportation could be delayed or cancelled depending on road and travelling conditions. For immediate information each morning or for details on the process for cancellations check the Buskids Storm Sentinel page on line - http://www.buskids.ca/sentinel.asp On Twitter follow @GECDSBPRO for alerts and updates. The Board webpage www.publicboard.ca and...

​December 6, Wednesday - 5-8pm ​Dinner at 5pm information and tours at 6-8pm

December 4, Monday at 6:30pm ​Canned Donation for the Food Bank, Bake Sale, Craft Sale Performed by: - STEPS Students - G5/6 Helping Hand - G7/8 Helping Hand - Herman Jr Band - Herman Sr Band

​November Moon Round Dance - a celebration of life with our Indigenous families.  

The  Ontario Safe Water Drinking Act( Reg. 243/07) has, since 2007, required school boards to flush the cold water plumbing on a daily or weekly basis, maintain flushing logs, take annual water samples, and report drinking water test results to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC).   On July 1 st...

​Young women in Grades 9, 10 & 11 will learn about career opportunities in the skilled trades and meet employers in the area at the 5th annual Build a Dream event on Thursday, November 2nd. For more information visit: webuildadream.com  

​ The Greater Essex County District School Board recognizes Childhood Cancer Awareness Month during September. For more information visit: http://www.cancer.ca/en/about-us/news/national/2017/september/childhood-cancer-month/?region=on

​ NOW HIRING Are you looking for a few hours work each day? Love driving, like children, no evening or weekend work?   Consider being a Bus Driver!         Contact the following bus companies for information on hiring Bus Company Contact Information First Student 519-969-0184 www.firstgroupcareers.com ...

​ The Kennedy Collegiate Institute student success team is hosting a job fair, Wednesday, May 17th from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. in the KCI gymnasium. The fair is geared toward students who do not plan to attend post-secondary schools after graduation and would like to go directly to the workplace. More...

​ The annual dinner and celebration of the GECDSB Special Olympics will be held on Friday, May 5th at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. Tickets are $25 for adults & $20 for children under 10. Tables of 10 can be reserved for $225. For tickets contact Stephen Silvaggio @...

​Friday, May 12th for elementary students. Monday, May 15th for Secondary schools. Join us to watch our student-athletes in action.  

​        An evening of music and dance performed by some of the best student artists from throughout the GECDSB. Tickets available at the door the night of the performance.

​This free workshop on ADHD is open to all families. Sponsored by the Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee.  

​The Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a pair of workshops for parents at Kennedy Collegiate Institute in Windsor.    

​Saturday, April 8th.    

​Deadline to apply is March 10th. Click on this link for application instructions.

Learn a trade & earn money while working toward an Ontario Secondary School Diploma in the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program in Precision Metal Trades at W.F. Herman Academy.    

​ The University of Windsor is offering an information session to help prospective students and their families plan for financing their university education. Prospective students and their families are invited to attend the Financing Your University Education information session at the University of Windsor.

Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 7...

​ The 2017 GECDSB School Climate Surveys are now being conducted. We encourage all parents/guardians and individuals in our school communities to provide their ideas and opinions. To participate, access the survey by clicking this link: https://www.publicboard.ca/News/ourstories/2017SchoolClimateSurveys/Pages/default.aspx

​   Parents/Guardians/Community, please help to complete the survey between February 6th and March 3rd, 2017.

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​ Parents and guardians are invited to use EDSBY to report attendance, see child's progress and read school news and more.
Learn more by clicking the  "---> Link"     ...

​The GECDSB and their community partners are pleased to offer a new 3 part series of Mental Health Seminars to help parents and guardians improve their understanding of mental health issues experienced by young people. Respected and knowledgeable speakers will present on topics that are prevelant in schools and families throughout Windsor and Essex County.  ...

 *Special in school immunization clinics have been scheduled: Monday, Feb. 6th - Vincent Massey SS Friday, Feb. 10th - Leamington DSS Wednesday, Feb. 22nd - Kennedy CI (tentative) The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit has made an important announcement regarding immunization records for students born in 1999 and 2000. Students have up...

​ The Ontario Ministry of Education is looking to develop a shared vision of how we can best support the well-being of all students, in collaboration with parents, students, educators and administrators, counsellors, social workers, and community partners across the province. The Ministry wants to learn from, and build on the...

​ Bring a "CAN" to enter, to support food band Door open at 6pm Concert starts at 6:30pm Performed by                                      - Elementary Kindergarden                                      - Secondary STEPS                                      - Both Elementary and Secondary Teachers                                      - Helping hands G5/6 and G. 7/8                                      - Herman Junior Band                                      - Herman Senior Band  ...

​ Some Grade 10 students who wrote the Ontario Secondary Schools Literacy Test (OSSLT) in October before the on-line network was disrupted will receive scores for the exam. The Education Quality Assessment Office (EQAO), which oversees the provincial testing, has completed a review of the recent test administration and released its...

Students from Herman Academy ​went out to rake leaves for community as an Act of Kindness   They raked about 150 bags for the community this year.   Let us know how we can help. Good job to all Griffins and ECO Team putting this initiative together!

A magnificent autumn afternoon was made more glorius with a special announcement in front of the century-old General Amherst High School in Amherstburg. "A new school is exciting and can revitalize a community. It can create a host of possibilities for everyone." Trustee Ron LeClair told the gathering of students, staff and municipal...