January 17, 2019
The I.E.A.C. will meet on Tuesday, January 29th at John Campbell Public School. Everyone is welcome.
December 11, 2018
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.
December 07, 2018
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...
November 22, 2018
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.
November 06, 2018
The Junior and Senior Lady Cavs have advanced to the semi-finals of the WECSSAA championship. The junior squad defeated Belle River in a tight game by a score of 55 - 44. The senior team beat Herman Academy 63 - 27. The semi-final games will be played at KDHS on Thursday....
November 02, 2018
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...
October 25, 2018
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,...
October 22, 2018
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...
October 17, 2018
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
October 16, 2018
The Healthy Schools Department at the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit is happy to help support two upcoming events aimed at educating parents/guardians on teens safety while driving (or as passengers). The events will be held next week at the Safety Village and are open to everyone, as part of the Parchute's...
October 10, 2018
Girls in Grades 9-12: register now for this exciting opportunity.
September 18, 2018
On behalf of the School Advisory Council of
Kingsville District High School, all parents/guardians of students enrolled at
Kingsville District High School are invited to attend the first School Council
meeting of the year. The KDHS School Council meets at 6:30 pm in the school library during selected months...
September 10, 2018
From the WECHU. "The Windsor-Essex County Health Unit provides a number of health services to school children in Windsor and Essex County. Many of these services are provided according to provincial law. If for any reason you do NOT wish you child to be involved in health education or health services,...
September 10, 2018
T he Windsor-Essex
Family Network hosts an evening for parents in our community to come out and
learn more about IEPs and Special Education in general. This event is co-presented with the
WECDSB. This year the IEP and More event is taking place on Monday,
October 1 st in Essex. Please...
September 07, 2018
Staples has been selected to partner with the GECDSB. See the attachment for more information selected netbooks and chromebooks available at most Staples locations.
September 07, 2018
With all the activities that take place at school, in the playground, in the gym and in sports, accidents can and do happen. Fewer than 20% of parents take advantage of the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance for their children. Many parents believe, mistakenly that the Greater Essex County District School...
June 14, 2018
Final exams will be written from June 22nd to June 28th according to the attached PDF schedule. Should busses be cancelled for any reason the exam schedule will proceed in the same order on the following exam day.
May 30, 2018
Updated June 25, 2018. See the attached documents that provide information on an exceedance of lead in drinking water as determined in recent testing.
May 02, 2018
As a service to our communities, the GECDSB has posted information on the upcoming provincial and municipal elections. Visit our page:
Elections Information
March 28, 2018
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
March 27, 2018
Celebrate and support the GECDSB Special Olympics. Tickets are now on sale.
March 21, 2018
Check out the latest and greatest Cavalier news here in the Spring edition of the Cavs' Chronicle.
CavsChronicleSpring2018.pdf
March 12, 2018
Sharing the responsibility for appropriate use of social media.
February 21, 2018
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 16, 2018
The KDHS Technology Department is inviting parents / guardians to learn more about opportunities available in the skilled trades for students currently in Grade 8. On Wednesday, February 21st there will be a field trip to highlight the educational programs and the future job possibilities in the trades. The bus leaves...
February 08, 2018
The Valentine Semi Formal scheduled for Friday, February 9 is still a 'go'. Given the weather forecast for later today, the dance will end at 10 pm.
February 02, 2018
February 20th - March 2nd. Visit the Open House on Wednesday, Feb. 21st at 5:00 p.m.
January 23, 2018
The exam schedule for January 2018 is available here in PDF format using the link below. Students are reminded if busses are not running or schools are closed for any reason, the exam schedule continues the next exam day in the same sequence as scheduled.
Sem 1 Exam Schedule.pdf
January 17, 2018
The first sessions of this year's Mental Health Seminar Series have been scheduled - January 17th in Windsor and January 24th in Leamington.
January 17, 2018
Please join us at KDHS on Wednesday, January 17 at 6 pm for our Grade 8 Information Night. We will begin with a presentation in Migration Hall followed by a tour of the school to learn more about our academic and extracurricular program.
December 11, 2017
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...
November 22, 2017
Under Ontario Regulation 243/07 entitled "Schools, Private Schools and Child Care Centres" enacted under the Safe Drinking Water Act 2002 , all school boards are required to test each school's water annually to monitor lead levels. Approximately 800 drinking water fountain and taps throughout the school board were tested in...
October 26, 2017
November Moon Round Dance - a celebration of life with our Indigenous families.
October 11, 2017
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...
September 18, 2017
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
July 14, 2017
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 ...
June 22, 2017
In support of the Breakfast for Learning program at KDHS (Kingsville District High School) and the Kingsville Community Food Bank Pyjama/pajama, it's a party; lots of prizes. Sorry guys, females only. Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. Tony's Mediterranean (restaurant), 16 Main St, Kingsville.
Reserve your spot early:...
June 12, 2017
If any students have a religious accommodation request, during the exam period, please speak with administration .
May 19, 2017
On Friday May 19th, the KDHS Tech Zone hosted its annual car show. Staff and students were treated to over 100 classic and custom vehicles in the school parking lot, all while raising money for the local food bank.
May 11, 2017
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...
May 04, 2017
Parents and Guardians are invited to attend a free information session on opiod abuse among adolescents in our community on Wednesday May 24th from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Kingsville Community Centre.
May 03, 2017
This year's prom was held at the Portuguese Club in Leamington on April 26, with pictures taken at the Leamington Marina.
April 26, 2017
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 @...
April 24, 2017
The KDHS Parent Council in partnership with Renaud Ford in Harrow hosted a successful fundraiser Saturday April 22. Parents and Guardians showed up at the dealership to test drive a new Ford of their choice. Ford donated $20 to KDHS for each test drive and approximately $1800 was raised for our...
April 24, 2017
Our KDHS Eco Team went to Windsor Sunday April 23rd to celebrate Earth Day. They participated in planting over 2000 trees. This event was organized by the Essex Region Conservation Authority.
April 24, 2017
Friday, May 12th for elementary students. Monday, May 15th for Secondary schools. Join us to watch our student-athletes in action.
April 21, 2017
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.
April 21, 2017
It's been a busy Earth week at KDHS! Our Eco Team started off the week on Tuesday with some savvy Eco Tips created by Jocelyn Bretzlaff as well as a gift of vegetable seeds to our KDHS staff. Teachers were also encouraged to use half lighting. On Wednesday we promoted a waste-free...
April 18, 2017
This free workshop on ADHD is open to all families. Sponsored by the Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee.
March 24, 2017
The Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee is hosting a pair of workshops for parents at Kennedy Collegiate Institute in Windsor.
March 22, 2017
The Greater Essex County Parent Involvement Committee is offering information sessions on ADHD and Eating disorders at Kennedy Collegiate in Windsor. Click the links below for more information.
GECPIC BANA Flyer.pdf
GECPIC ADHD Flyer.pdf
...
March 13, 2017
Saturday, April 8th.
March 06, 2017
Our school will be participating in the 2016-2017 COMPASS Survey. Researchers from the University of Waterloo will ask students to complete a 35-minute questionnaire about healthy eating, physical activity, sedentary behaviour, smoking, alcohol and marijuana-use, and bullying. The survey is confidential and no names are written on the surveys. This...
February 07, 2017
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...
February 05, 2017
Please take a moment to provide some feedback on KDHS by clicking on the link below and completing the survey.
Student Survey
Parent Survey
...
January 18, 2017
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. ...
January 17, 2017
*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...
December 19, 2016
On Saturday December 17th, KDHS transformed the school gym into a winter wonderland to host the semi-formal. Students danced the night away after enjoying a catered meal. Special thanks to Ms. Leili and her group of staff and student volunteers for their hard work and organization which led to such...
December 12, 2016
KDHS Gives Back! KDHS students raised $9700 in pledges through their annual Reindeer Run. These funds went to support 25 families working with WIndsor-Essex County Children's Aid Society. Shown here are the are some KDHS students who helped raise the funds to purchase items for the families.
December 09, 2016
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...
December 06, 2016
The GSA commemorated December 6th, The National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women with white roses and ribbons as well as the wearing of white to mark 28 years since the gender-based massacre of 14 women in Montreal at the Polytechnique.
December 05, 2016
KDHS' annual Reindeer Run was held on Friday, December 2 and raised over $9700.00 in support of the Children's Aid Society. Students and staff ran/walked 7km and all monies raised will be used to purchase Christmas presents for 25 families in our community. Everyone enjoyed the hot chocolate along the route,...
November 17, 2016
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...
November 17, 2016
On Wednesday November 16th, staff, students and families gathered in Migration Hall to honour our academic award winners.
November 11, 2016
The students of KDHS took the opportunity to honour Canada's veterans with a Rembrance Day Assembly. The assembly included skits from the drama department, poems, songs by the choir, performances by the school band and guest appearance from the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Guard.
November 08, 2016
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...
