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35,00 Free School Lunches to be provided through Windsor School Lunch Pilot Program

West Windsor School Lunch Pilot Program Feeds Body, Mind, and Community

Since the start of the school year, the West Windsor School Lunch Pilot has been making a meaningful difference in the lives of hundreds of students across the region. With funding provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan, this initiative is on track to serve over 35,000 free lunches to students at General Brock Public School and St. James Catholic Elementary School.

Every Wednesday, United Way...

November 2024: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for November is Ryann Vinuya, a Grade 12 student at Tecumseh Vista Academy. Ryann is an outstanding role model for this month’s theme of “inclusivity”.

At Tecumseh Vista, every student is unique in their own way, and Ryann makes a conscious effort to make students feel welcome and included.  Time and time again, Ryann demonstrates that regardless of one’s identity and differences, everyone’s voice and opinions matter.

This year, as a leader in the Art Club, Ryann provides an...

Mateah Egglezos, Business SHSM Student

This month’s SHSM Student Spotlight features Mateah Egglezos, an inspiring Business SHSM student from Leamington District Secondary School, nominated by his co-op teacher, Ms. Gia Brennan. Ms. Brennan shared that Mateah’s dedication and passion were evident throughout his summer co-op at the Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary. Not only did he take pride in his daily tasks—ranging from cataloging historical artifacts to engaging the community through social media—but he also demonstrated a genuine...

Roseland and Glenwood Community Survey

The Greater Essex County District School Board is excited to announce that we have received funding from the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education to add an 8-classroom addition to Roseland Public School and Glenwood Public School. In line with the direction of the GECDSB Board of Trustees, we want to ensure our school community has an opportunity to provide input.

Your feedback is valuable in shaping this development, so we invite you to participate in a brief online survey. Your ideas...

Westview Freedom Academy Students Explore Windsor-Detroit History with Windsor Premier Cruises

On October 18, 2024, students from Westview Freedom Academy embarked on a field trip aboard Windsor Premier Cruises, exploring the rich history of Windsor and Detroit from the unique vantage point of the Detroit River. The Opportunities for Learning and Success (OLS) program organized the excursion and invited some of the History, Civics and Careers, and Geography classes from the school to participate with them. 

This immersive experience allowed students to witness firsthand the historical...