News

Community Survey: New Elementary School in Lakeshore

The GECDSB has received funding from the Government of Ontario and the Ministry of Education for a 582-pupil place new elementary school.

In accordance with the direction of the GECDSB Board of Trustees, we are providing an opportunity for the school communities to participate in a brief online survey to assist in the development. If you wish to have a voice, please share your ideas at the link below.

Survey Link

 We will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, May 30th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm in...

May 2024: Student of the Month

The Student of the Month for May is Kai Qin, a Grade 12 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, an excellent role model for the theme of “volunteerism”.

Kai has completed over 500 community service hours for various causes such as Habitat for Humanity, Windsor Public Library, Art in the Park, Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, Canadian Association for Girls in Science STEAM Camp, and the University of Windsor Pronoun Panel.

Kai is an enthusiastic supporter of school activities and events. Last...

Council for Exceptional Children - Spring Banquet & Award Celebration

On May 9, 2024, the Council for Exceptional Children held its highly anticipated Annual Spring Banquet, celebrating the remarkable achievements of students with exceptionalities and recognizing educators who go above and beyond in their dedication to working with these students.

The banquet, attended by numerous students, staff, and family members, was a testament to the inclusive and supportive community fostered within the Greater Essex County District School Board while partnering with the...

Day of Champions

Day of Champions 

Special Olympics

Hundreds of young student-athletes will be running, jumping and throwing in the GECDSB Special Olympics Day of Champions on Thursday May 2nd and Friday May 3rd at Sandwich Secondary School (7050 Malden Rd. LaSalle).

Elementary students will compete on Thursday with the secondary students taking over the venue on Friday. Both events begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. with opening ceremonies. Following the games and lunch there will be social events in the gym...

Message from the Minister of Education

Ontario is introducing the most comprehensive plan in Canada to reduce distractions in classrooms and improve the health of children by standardizing and strengthening provincewide measures and mandatory learning to directly counter the alarming rise of vaping and cellphone distractions within classrooms.

Read Letter to Parents

Learn about our provincial Code of Conduct and how it helps create a positive climate in publicly funded schools that supports the achievement and well-being of all...