Eighth-grade graduates reflect on their time at Cicely Tyson School

Eighth-grade graduates reflect on their time at Cicely Tyson School

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Eighth-graders at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing Arts graduated on June 18 at Paul Robeson Stadium and are looking forward to the next stop on their academic journeys. Reflecting on their middle school years, students recently shared some favorite memories from their tenure at Tyson. “I was dancing […]

Hands-on projects in Cicely Tyson School classroom inspire students

Hands-on projects in Cicely Tyson School classroom inspire students

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Marrying lessons with hands-on projects is what teacher Paulette Thompson does best. Thompson, a mild cognitive impairment teacher for grades six through eight at the Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing Arts in East Orange, had her students plant hostas as part of a culminating activity for a science lesson.  […]

East Orange high schoolers accepted into Kean Scholar Academy

East Orange high schoolers accepted into Kean Scholar Academy

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Twenty-two East Orange high school students have been accepted into the Kean Scholar Academy, a dual-enrollment program that offers qualified students the opportunity to earn college credits while still attending high school. The first cohort starts this summer, when select students from throughout the state will begin a four-week summer orientation […]

Tyson School students learn about financial literacy, make donations

Tyson School students learn about financial literacy, make donations

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Students at Cicely Tyson Elementary School recently learned a great deal about financial literacy. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, students made the decision to participate in charitable giving.  Student Sanai London gave a brief overview of her group’s experience with the Money Smart Program during the pandemic. Sanai shared concepts […]

East Orange elementary school holds successful back-to-school night

East Orange elementary school holds successful back-to-school night

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Six months in, COVID-19 continues to plague the nation, and children are continuing their virtual learning at home. As many school buildings in New Jersey remain closed, Cicely Tyson Elementary School in East Orange held its back-to-school night in the schoolyard. Able to reconnect with students and parents after months of […]

Even in uncertain times, Cicely Tyson School helps families

Even in uncertain times, Cicely Tyson School helps families

EAST ORANGE, NJ — Spurred by phone calls received from teachers and counselors about family members of students getting sick with COVID-19, Cicely L. Tyson Middle School/High School Assistant Principal Ameenah Poole wanted to make a difference. During an instructional leadership team meeting, along with Principal John English, she suggested the staff make care packages […]