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22nd Annual Cereal Box Challenge: A Testament to Community Spirit

Once again, the Greater Essex County District School Board community has demonstrated the power of collective effort and generosity during the 22nd Annual Cereal Box Challenge. This year, students and staff from Talbot Trail, Glenwood, Bellewood, Southwood, Central, and McWilliam Public Schools came together to collect over 3 million grams of cereal in support of 33 GECDSB breakfast and snack programs.

Photo Gallery: Cereal Box Challenge will appear here on the public site. The Legacy of the Cereal Box...

2nd Annual Hack the Holidays Adapt-It Workshop Highlights Student Innovation and Community Spirit

The Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) proudly hosted the 2nd Annual Hack the Holidays Adapt-It Workshop, a heartwarming initiative that blends technical skills, student creativity, and community service. This event, which took place on November 25, 2024, at Belle River District High School and November 27, 2024, at Tecumseh Vista Academy, highlighted the incredible partnership between GECDSB and the John McGivney School Authority.

A Unique Holiday Initiative

The Hack the Holidays...

Astronaut Sunita Williams Engages Erie Migration Students from the International Space Station

In an inspiring live interaction from space, astronaut Sunita Williams answered questions from elementary students at Erie Migration District School in Kingsville, Ontario, sharing her unique experiences and insights about life in space, the potential for humans to inhabit other planets, and the intriguing challenges of space exploration. In this once-in-a-lifetime event, 20 students had the incredible opportunity to ask Williams their burning questions—scroll through to discover what sparked...

Building a Stronger Community: Celebrating Kindness and Standing Against Bullying This November

A Message from Director of Education, Vicki Houston

Watch Acts of Kindness Video Message 

November brings two wonderful opportunities for us to build a stronger sense of community.

First, on November 13th, it’s World Kindness Day. This day is all about celebrating the power of small acts of kindness. And here’s a little challenge for each of you: try to do one random act of kindness for someone. It could be a kind word, a helping hand, or even just making someone feel seen. These small actions...

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...