The Intergenerational School–East

About Our Campus

Where it All Began

The Intergenerational School – East is the flagship campus of the Intergenerational Schools network, opening in 2000 with a vision of breaking down age barriers and creating meaningful connections across generations. Located in Cleveland’s Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhood, TIS–East has spent 25 years demonstrating what’s possible when education centers on relationships, individualized learning, and community.

Our students engage in hands-on learning, student-led projects, and partnerships with organizations like Case Western Reserve University and local senior centers. From leading Earth Day Fairs to presenting research at university symposiums, TIS–East students build confidence through real-world experiences that extend far beyond the classroom.

The school serves families from across Cleveland’s east side, creating a diverse learning community where students of different ages, backgrounds, and experiences learn together in small, supportive classrooms. Our teachers stay with students for multiple years, building deep relationships that help every child reach their potential.

TIS–East has made significant academic progress, improving its overall rating to 3 stars on the Ohio School Report Card and jumping from 1 to 4 stars in Gap Closing over the past two years, a measure of how well schools support all students. The campus also dramatically reduced chronic absenteeism, proof that students feel connected, engaged, and eager to be here.