Honoring Excellence
This past June, LION community members gathered for our High School Baccalaureate Ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the Class of…
A Legacy That Lasts
Some milestones are measured by the years that pass. Others are measured by the lives they touch. Recently, LION community…
The World Is Waiting
Some endings don’t feel like endings at all. They feel like the moment everything begins. That was the feeling as…
The Next Chapter Begins
Some moments are impossible to miss. They deserve to be celebrated, remembered, and held onto just a little longer. That…
A Year of Firsts
Tiny backpacks. Wiggly teeth. Crayons in every color. Hands raised just a little too high. It feels like only yesterday…
Built in the Bronx. Leading Everywhere.
The hiss of the grill, the swoosh of a bouncy house inflating, the sweet smell of cotton candy, and the…
LION Cares K-12 Family Pop-Up: A Community First
On December 17th, we launched something brand new, the first-ever LION Cares K–12 Family Pop-Up, held in two locations during…
Assemblymember Septimo: Leading with Heart for the South Bronx
New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo visited LION High School for a powerful conversation rooted in community, resilience, and advocacy.…
Black History Month: Louder, Prouder, and Full of Joy
This February, our community lived out the words of Middle School Principal Ada Garcia: Throughout the month, our staff and…
Champions for Charter School Equality
Advocacy Day for Bronx Charter Schools At 6:45 a.m. on a cold winter morning, 36 LION community members, including parents,…