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We have our fall open houses and tour dates listed on our Admissions page! You can find the sign up links on that page.

To the 9th graders and transfer students joining us this year – welcome!  Here are answers to some of the questions you may have. 

Welcome to the Class of 2029! This year, all entering 9th grade students at ESA are asked to read 1 book over the summer (or more if you like!) and complete a response to your book. Please find more information about the assignment here.

Congratulations to all 8th graders who received a seat at Essex Street Academy! We will be holding a new student orientation on Saturday, April 26th. Please see here for more information!

Please follow Seward Park Athletics on Instagram (@seward_park_athletics) for the latest update on tryouts! You will need to bring 2 forms for the tryouts, which you can find here. Interscholastic Athletics Parental Consent Form Interscholastic Sports Medical Form

We are celebrating the end of the year with 2 events from our arts departments on Wednesday, June 12th! Come browse the pieces of wonderful pieces of art ESA students have produced this year on the 1st floor from 5:30pm-6:10pm, then head up the cafe at the back of cafeteria to watch the spring theater

We’re so close to graduation! For more information about prom, graduation, and senior dues, please visit the Senior News page.

The responsibility to build a more racially just world belongs to all of us. 

Some of our in-person classes have been taking place on our building’s beautiful rooftop space! NYTimes came by to capture thoughts from some of our teachers and students. See the article here!