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The GECDSB will not allow obscene, explicit, abusive, hateful, defamatory or discriminatory comments and posts. The GECDSB will not allow discussion or disclosure of personal/private information relating to families, students, staff, administration, trustees, other Board personnel or community members. The GECDSB reserves the right to remove comments/posts that violate any of the rules listed above as well as comments/posts that are considered:

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Followers and contributors will take personal responsibility for their own comments and posts. If you have concerns with content you have seen on social media please email the Communications Office at [email protected].

Deaf Awareness Month is observed in September each year. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the Deaf com...
09/14/2026

Deaf Awareness Month is observed in September each year. This month is dedicated to raising awareness about the Deaf community, their language, culture, and unique experiences. It also aims to promote social inclusion and encourage understanding of the communication needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals.

09/11/2026

Parents, have you had a chance to explore Ontario’s new kindergarten curriculum? 🍎

Find out what your kindergartener will be learning in school this year, including:

✅Stronger foundations in reading and writing.
✅Enhanced math learning.
✅A renewed focus on communication, well-being and belonging.

Check out the 2026 curriculum at www.dcp.edu.gov.on.ca/en/curriculum/kindergarten?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=dhfacebook&utm_content=app.dashsocial.com%2Fedu-en%2Flibrary%2Fmedia%2F719531052

We're hiring! 🔎The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from interested, qualified candidates...
09/11/2026

We're hiring! 🔎

The Greater Essex County District School Board invites applications from interested, qualified candidates for the position of International Languages Instructor (American Sign Language (ASL), Mandarin, Persian, Spanish and Cantonese)

International Languages Instructors will instruct classes on Saturday mornings at a school site(s). Classes begin at 9:30 a.m. and end at 12:00 noon commencing October 3, 2026.

Click here to learn more and apply: https://www.publicboard.ca/en/about-gecdsb/non-teaching-careers.aspx

Today, we extend our warmest wishes to members of our Coptic Orthodox community as they celebrate Nayrouz, the Coptic Ne...
09/11/2026

Today, we extend our warmest wishes to members of our Coptic Orthodox community as they celebrate Nayrouz, the Coptic New Year.

09/11/2026

We’re proud to feature alumni from across the Greater Essex County District School Board who have found success in a wide range of fields and industries. Today, we’re highlighting Shane Devon Nelson, a graduate of Walkerville Collegiate, who is now a working actor and writer, a member of SAG-AFTRA and the Canadian Union ACTRA.

Our alumni are a testament to the opportunities that begin in GECDSB classrooms. We are proud to have played a role in Shane’s journey and look forward to seeing the many accomplishments our current students will achieve in the years ahead. The GECDSB is a great place to be!

The Greater Essex County District School Board extends warm wishes to our Jewish students, families, and staff as you ce...
09/11/2026

The Greater Essex County District School Board extends warm wishes to our Jewish students, families, and staff as you celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. This holiday is a time for reflection, renewal, and new beginnings. Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown on September 11th.

09/11/2026

🍎 School Lunch Tips!

School nutrition breaks are short, about 20 minutes. Set your child up for success with these tips:
🥕 Cut food into small, easy bites
🧃 Practice using containers and water bottles
👦 Have your child help. Kids who help make their lunch are more likely to eat it.

For more tips, check out: https://ow.ly/6UHL50ZLtxB

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Month, observed annually in September, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of alc...
09/10/2026

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness Month, observed annually in September, aims to raise awareness about the dangers of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a serious condition resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure, leading to lifelong physical, behavioural, and cognitive challenges for those affected.

Congratulations to Daniel Joshua Lee, a Grade 9 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, on an incredible internation...
09/10/2026

Congratulations to Daniel Joshua Lee, a Grade 9 student at Vincent Massey Secondary School, on an incredible international achievement!

This summer, Daniel represented Team Canada at the 2026 Pan American Youth Chess Festival in Medellín, Colombia, competing in the U14 Open category against 142 players from 25 countries.

Daniel scored 7.5/9 to capture the U14 Open Gold Medal, becoming the 2026 Pan American Youth U14 Champion!

With this victory, Daniel also earned the prestigious FIDE Master (FM) title at just 13 years old. He is believed to be the youngest player from Windsor, Ontario, to earn the FIDE Master (FM) title.

Congratulations, Daniel! We can’t wait to see what you accomplish next.

September is Su***de Awareness and Prevention Month and September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you or someon...
09/10/2026

September is Su***de Awareness and Prevention Month and September 10th is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact the community crisis line at (519) 973-4435. The GECDSB has mental health services, supports and resources available on our website at publicboard.ca/mentalhealth.

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