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 joyful spirit of our students. Paying tribute to the rich and diverse world of Bollywood, the showcase captured the essence of this beloved film genre, which is renowned for its colorful song-and-dance sequences, expressive storytelling, and dazzling visuals. The stage was alive with music, movement, and vibrant costumes, transporting the audience into the captivating world of Bollywood. Much like in
Creating a Sense of Community on the Court
On November 17th, LION Middle School gathered staff and students to participate in the first ever Turkey Bowl basketball game hosted by the Middle School Director of School Culture Ms. Whitney Helton and Special Education Teacher Imani Burroughs. Team Camara, led by Special Education Teacher Muhammed Camara, faced off against Team Chase, captained by Middle School Teacher Lessey Chase. Students and staff worked together as teammates as they battled up and down the court for
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 to make our community No Place for Hate®. LION became an official No Place for Hate® site in 2013 thanks to the dedicated efforts of our counseling team and staff. Rooted in our pillars of leadership and social justice, we remain committed to creating an environment of equity and inclusion, confronting and combating biases and bullying, and upholding our students’
LION Announces Class of 2024 Posse Scholars
LION is proud to announce that seniors Geoff Adom and Hayden Asiedu have been selected from approximately 3,000 high school nominees nationwide as members of Babson College Posse 21 and Brandeis University Posse 17! These LION scholars are receiving full-tuition, four-year scholarships valued at over $200,000 from their Posse partner colleges. In the words of Director of College Advising & Post-Secondary Success Sika Bediako, The Posse Foundation chose Geoff and Hayden “because of their hard
LION’s K-12 Hispanic Heritage Celebrations
Our community celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by having three unique experiences, one per division. These celebrations brought joy to our community and recognized the important contributions of Hispanic/Latinx/e individuals in our world. Additionally, they allowed us to highlight the diversity in our own school community. Below three staff members, Dani Nicolosi, Christine Davis, and Kimberly Rivera, provide their perspectives of these memorable events. Elementary School: A Celebration of Dance, Art, and Cuisine In the Elementary
National African American Recognition Award: Class of 2024 Recipients
We are pleased to announce that two of our LION seniors have been selected as College Board National Recognition Program awardees. Hayden Asiedu and Bountouraby Cisse (pictured above) received the National African American Recognition Award. Bountouraby and Hayden earned this award due to their academic achievements and performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams or the PSAT exam. Eligible students must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher and excel on the PSAT exam or earn
