Black History Month: Louder, Prouder, and Full of Joy
This February, our community lived out the words of Middle School Principal Ada Garcia: "At LION, we are committed to celebrating Black history and Black…
Community
Academics
Learning Doesn't Take a Break
While the sun was shining in July, over 200 LION students were hard at work…
Academics
LION Charter School Students Receive 47 Prestigious AP Awards
We are thrilled to announce that LION Charter School students received 47 awards for their…
Celebration
Honoring Excellence
This past June, LION community members gathered for our High School Baccalaureate Ceremony, celebrating the…
Celebration
A Legacy That Lasts
Some milestones are measured by the years that pass. Others are measured by the lives…
Celebration
The World Is Waiting
Some endings don’t feel like endings at all. They feel like the moment everything begins.…
Celebration
The Next Chapter Begins
Some moments are impossible to miss. They deserve to be celebrated, remembered, and held onto…
Celebration
A Year of Firsts
Tiny backpacks. Wiggly teeth. Crayons in every color. Hands raised just a little too high.…
Academics
Measuring What Matters
LION Selected as a New York State PLAN Pilot School At LION, we want every…
Character Matters
World Scholars 2026
Community the Pura Vida Way On April 3, 2026, 25 sixth through eighth-grade students departed…
Character Matters
A First for Our Third Graders
Learning Leadership and Their First Overnight This May, excitement was building at LION Elementary School…
Character Matters
Built in the Bronx. Leading Everywhere.
LION’s 20th Anniversary Spring Family Day The hiss of the grill, the swoosh of a…
Community
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,…
Community
Assemblymember Septimo: Leading with Heart for the South Bronx
New York State Assemblymember Amanda Septimo visited LION High School for a powerful conversation rooted…
Character Matters
Character Matters Winter 2025
As we begin the second semester of our 2024-2025 school year, I continue to be…
Academics
Curiosity in Action: AP Research and the PLAN Pilot Program
LION Charter School was selected as one of 23 schools in New York State and…
Character Matters
Character Matters Summer 2025
The weather is hot, the sun is shining, and learning continues at LION! Reflecting on…
Elementary
Elementary Bollywood Showcase: A Colorful Celebration of Culture and Performance
Our recent Elementary School Bollywood Showcase was a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity, and the…
Character Matters
Character Matters Spring 2024
Happy Spring! As we approach Spring Break, it is a pleasure to pause and reflect…
Athletics
Creating a Sense of Community on the Court
On November 17th, LION Middle School gathered staff and students to participate in the first…
Elementary
Elementary School Students Pledge LION Is No Place for Hate®
LION Charter School is one of over 1,800 schools nationwide who have joined the movement…
Awards
LION Announces Class of 2024 Posse Scholars
LION is proud to announce that seniors Geoff Adom and Hayden Asiedu have been selected…
Elementary
LION’s K-12 Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Our community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by having three unique experiences, one per division. These…
Awards
National African American Recognition Award: Class of 2024 Recipients
We are pleased to announce that two of our LION seniors have been selected as…
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Briyant Frimpong (LION ‘23), Recipient of the Brandon Hendricks Scholarship
We are proud to announce that Briyant Frimpong (LION ‘23) was one of two recipients…
Family Program
Back to School Family Day
On Saturday, September 9th, LION hosted our annual Back to School Family Day. Family Days…
Awards
LION Recognized as Silver School on 2023 AP Honor Roll
We are excited to share that LION has been recognized as a Silver school on…
Character Matters
Character Matters Summer 2023
Reflecting on our inaugural year as Leaders In Our Neighborhood (LION) Charter School, we are…
Athletics
Showcasing Character through Athletics
Middle School Sports Middle School athletics continues to expand as student interests prompt staff to…
Elementary
LION Kindergarten Signing Day
LION Kindergarten Signing Day: Welcoming Our Newest Cubs On Saturday, May 20th, LION Charter School…
Middle School
Le Voyage de Retour
The Return Trip of the World Scholars During the February break, our 7th and 8th…
Academics
Getting Excited to Read
A Successful Start to the Elementary Literacy Program I met with Ms. Lovisi, Director of…
Alumni
“Strive for More than Just Average”
LION Alumna Highlight: Johendy Encarnacion Ms. Bediako, Director of College Advising and Post-Secondary Success recently…
Community
Champions for Charter School Equality
Advocacy Day for Bronx Charter Schools At 6:45 a.m. on a cold winter morning, 36…
Elementary
Djembes and Dancehall
The Black History Month Experience LION was thrilled to begin Black History Month with an…
Family Program
Walking in a LION Wonderland
Building Family & Community at Our Winter Family Day On Saturday, January 7th, LION Charter…
Awards
LION Charter School Earns College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award
Recognized for Closing the Gender Gap in AP Computer Science Principles Bronx, NY─LION Charter School…
Awards
“An Example for My Brothers”
An Interview with Briyant Frimpong, Brandeis Posse Scholarship Recipient On January 10th, Michael Morales from…
Community
Serving Our Pride: Sharing the Joy of Reading
Serving Our Pride: Sharing the Joy of Reading Community service is an integral part of…
Awards
LION Faculty Awarded $35,000 in Micro Grants!
The diverse talent of our LION faculty is one of the highlights of our school.…
Updates
LION Fall Highlights
We are excited to share some of the highlights at LION Charter School this fall!…
Awards
A Special Roar Out to Our Academic Leaders at LION
We are thrilled to announce that two of our LION seniors have been selected as…
Character Matters
Character Matters Fall 2022
At LION, we remain deeply committed to our students, families, and community. Our pillars, Character,…
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