Purpose Preparatory Academy

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The first kindergarten class to walk through the doors at Purpose Preparatory Academy when the school opened in 2013 is now graduating high school.

“It’s been a blessing to see it come full circle,” Founder and Head of School Lagra Newman said.

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Their elementary graduation from marked an important milestone and reflected pride, excellence, and diligence from a community built on purpose. Their pursuit of educational excellence was unfolding in a magnificent way, and we knew for certain then that this milestone was one of many. Sure enough, years later, we are celebrating again! High school graduations await them in the spring, and their college dreams and future aspirations, first planted at Purpose Prep, are blooming. As they reach for even higher heights, we stand proudly by knowing that we have helped shape these incredible journeys. They are our legacy of purpose!

On Saturday, we reflect, reunite, and celebrate! See you there!

Every achievement, every award, and every victory that built toward this moment is worthy of celebration! Purpose Prep scholars have been writing their legacy one chapter at a time, in classrooms, on stages, and on top of platforms, towering over any challenges they’ve overcome. On Saturday, April 4, we turn the final page of their founding story and begin the next. Celebrate legacy with us!

45 days until we celebrate a legacy fulfilled.

Thirteen years ago, kindergarteners walked through the halls of Purpose Preparatory Academy with backpacks almost as big as they were. This spring, we witness something powerful: those same scholars successfully matriculating through their full K–12 journey.

The Legacy of Purpose Gala is not just a celebration. It is the recognition of a purpose served, a dream answered, and a mission consistently delivered to students and their families. We are proud to have walked alongside them from the very beginning, and we invite you to be part of this historic legacy celebration.

📅 Saturday, April 4, 2026
📍 Loews Vanderbilt Hotel
🖤 Black-tie evening
🎟️ Purchase your tickets: www.purposeprep.org/legacy-of-purpose

Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️🥰❣️

The strength of our school resides in the dedication, care, and commitment of our community. Every smile, positive interaction, and shared experience reflect the heart we bring to each other every day. Our impact goes beyond instruction; it’s within the creation of safe spaces, increased confidence and inspiration, and how we show our scholars what it feels like to be seen, valued, and believed in. Our school is a place where learning is meaningful, relationships are strong, and scholars are empowered to grow academically and personally. We are thankful for all who choose our work & mission, and who commit to making an incredible life-changing impact. ❤️🥰❣️

Every legacy begins with a single lesson. Before the awards, the rankings, and the data proved what we already knew, there were classrooms full of children learning to believe in themselves. Purpose Prep was built on a promise: that with the right foundation, children could rise above their circumstances and rewrite their futures. Thirteen years later, that promise is being fulfilled.