History

Once a segregated school, now a symbol of hope and determination! The Court Street School Education Community Center (CSSECC) was formed in April 1990 as a non-profit tax-exempt organization. Led by its President, Ralph Allen, the purpose of CSSECC was to restore the Court Street School for use as an Education Center and to preserve it as an African-American historic landmark.

In all, the group received more than $800,000 in grants to restore the facility. The building became an official historical site in 1995.

Mission

• The legacy of the Court Street School has motivated a revitalization of our mission to:
• Preserve the structure of the Court Street School House as a historic viable community based Education Centre.
• Inspire hope in all children and their families
• Provide educational, multicultural and historical activities to all in the community
• Work in collaboration with other groups, organizations, institutions and individuals to provide supportive services to all in the community
• Work with families and schools to enhance educational development opportunities for the personal growth of all people