In 1891 a building was under construction on Phipps Street. The building was a two storey structure that contained four classrooms. The first principal of the new school was Samuel Houser and the two teachers were Miss Simpson and Jane Gerrard. The school was part of the Bridgeburg School Board and named Bridgeburg Public School. Rose Seaton began her tenure as principal in 1918.
In 1932 with the amalgamation of Fort Erie and Bridgeburg and a unified school board, the school was renamed the Phipps Street School. During the 1930s and 1940s life at the school was a dependable constant. Mr. Willis burned the waste papers every day; Miss Weaver produced her play based on Tom Sawyer; Miss Hanes taught Grade 2; Miss Price was the nurse; Miss Mildred Young taught music. Rose Seaton remained at Phipps Street school for 31 years and when she retired, the Board of Education renamed it in her honour as a tribute to her devotion and competence.
In 1984 the building was demolished and a new school was built on the Emerick side of the property. Consequently, Rose Seaton Public School is both the oldest and youngest school in Fort Erie!
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