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Grades 3-5

Tyrone Elementary School

Personal best, consistently. Supporting third, fourth, and fifth-grade students in their academic, social, and global development.

School Overview

Personal best, every day.

At Tyrone Elementary School, it is our expectation that all students and staff strive to perform at their personal best consistently. Our focus is to support third, fourth, and fifth-grade students in their academic, social, and global development.

We are committed to fostering a safe, secure, and supportive learning environment that encourages respect for others, high expectations, and responsible behavior.

We address the diverse learning needs of third, fourth, and fifth-grade students across all academic disciplines.

Reading, language arts, math, science, social studiesMusic, band, physical educationComputer technologyCross-curricular writing initiativesProject-based learningBefore- and after-school childcare

STEM Curriculum

Build it, test it, try again.

Through our STEM curriculum — Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math — students engage in a variety of hands-on activities.

  • Researching and analyzing problems
  • Applying inquiry-based thinking
  • Brainstorming and developing solutions
  • Designing and constructing prototypes
  • Conducting hands-on investigations
Tyrone students working with laptops and headphones alongside a teacher

Fine & Performing Arts

Every student finds their instrument.

Tyrone Elementary introduces students to the world of Fine and Performing Arts. Students participate in weekly music classes, and fifth-grade students have the opportunity to join the band.

The Music Department also offers an after-school choir program for fourth and fifth graders.

District arts programs
A Tyrone teacher leading a lesson in a full classroom

School Life

Recognition, robotics, and results.

Award assemblies, Lego Robotics, STEM investigations, and classrooms where high expectations are the norm.

Tyrone students receiving Mathematics achievement awards at an assembly
Mathematics achievement assembly
Tyrone students showing off their Lego Robotics builds in the gym
Tyrone students working on a hands-on STEM investigation
Two Tyrone students holding a competition trophy
A Tyrone award assembly group with certificates
Tyrone students holding achievement certificates in the gym

One School, One Standard

High expectations, held together.

A safe, secure, and supportive learning environment that encourages respect for others, high expectations, and responsible behavior — for every student and every adult in the building.

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The Tyrone Elementary student body gathered in the gymnasium

After-School Activities & Clubs

Enrichment after the bell.

Our after-school activities and clubs provide valuable enrichment opportunities. Childcare services are available before and after school to support our families.

  • Choir
  • Lego Robotics
  • Stride
  • Girls on the Run / Mentoring
  • SWAT Team
  • Sewing
  • Safety Patrol
  • Drama
  • Green Team
  • Intramural sports
  • Tutoring & homework support

Schedule / Start & End Times

Tyrone Elementary: 8:15 AM – 3:10 PM. Doors open shortly before the first bell; students should be in their first class at the start time.

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Dress Code

Tyrone students wear a solid-color collared polo in dark hunter or forest green, with khakis, jeans, cargo, or dress pants. Closed-toe shoes required.

View dress code (PDF)

School Calendar

Elementary conference days, count days, breaks, and quarter-end dates for Tyrone families.

Download calendar (PDF)

Announcements

Tyrone Elementary updates

STEM investigations begin

Students start the year researching problems, designing prototypes, and testing solutions.

Fifth-grade band sign-ups

Fifth graders can join band this year — see the Music Department for instrument selection.

After-school clubs open

Choir, Lego Robotics, Girls on the Run, Drama, Green Team, and more begin meeting.

Parent Resources

Helpful school links

School Calendar

Tyrone Elementary calendar and important dates.

School events, early dismissals, award assemblies, closures, testing windows, and other important reminders for Tyrone families.

Aug 31First day of schoolFull day, K-12
Oct 7Fall Count DayNo field trips or assemblies
Oct 28-29Parent-teacher conferences½ day, elementary students
Oct 30Half day½ day, elementary students & staff
Nov 6End of 1st quarterK-12
Nov 20Thanksgiving break beginsAfter student dismissal
Dec 18Holiday break begins½ day, all students & staff
Feb 15Mid-winter break beginsPre-K through 12
Mar 17-18Parent-teacher conferences½ day, elementary students
Mar 26Spring break beginsNo school, students & staff
Jun 17Last day of school½ day, all students
Download full calendar (PDF)

Nutrition & Food Service

Fresh meals, every school day.

Menus, nutrition resources, and food service information for Tyrone families.

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School Contact Details

Tyrone Elementary School information.

Address19525 Tyrone St.
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Office Hours7:45 AM – 3:30 PM
School Day8:15 AM – 3:10 PM
Main Office Phone313-245-5379
Fax313-884-1057
PrincipalMr. Floyd Simmons
floyd.simmons@hwschools.org
The Tyrone Elementary School Enroll Now sign on Beaconsfield