Spring Theater Production

Stellllllaaaaaaaaahhhhhh………………………………..What is the opposite of death?…….Desire…….I have always depended on the kindness of strangers …………………. What are those sounds you hear? Well that rattrap streetcar has been rumblin\’ its way around \”The Quarter\” and has found its way to the Lower East Side. Come see Tennessee Williams\’ timeless examination of the battling forces of gender

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Outward Bound Retreats!

In the last 2 weeks, all 9th grade boys and girls were invited to the Outward Bound trips with their junior and senior Big Sibs in Fishkill, New York. Students collaborated in teams on low ropes challenges and challenged themselves to go on the high ropes courses. The trip was certainly an unforgettable experience for many

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Teacher Blogs @ ESA

What is the instructional vision for ESA? What are teachers at ESA doing to make instruction more authentic for students? Check out esapd.club to find out! For professional development, teachers have been writing blog posts about how they\’re adjusting and transforming their classes to make learning more authentic and relevant to students. Many of the

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Jumprope Parent Portal

Jumprope is our online grading and attendance system that students and parents can access. In order to log in, go to www.jumpro.pe, use the student\’s ESA email as the username (_____@essexstreetacademy.org) and the OSIS number (9-digit student ID # found on the ID card) as the password. If you have any questions, please email Susie

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A March Against Gun Violence

On March 14th, students at Essex Street Academy rallied together in support against gun violence. Students marched in solidarity with the victims of the Parkland shooting in Florida. The principal of Essex Street Academy, Wallace Simpson wrote, “Our students decided on their own and organized this event with support of our faculty. Essex Street Academy

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