LION Charter School

LION Lately:

Several LION ES staff came together to participate in Walk MS in support of two of our fellow LION colleagues. Walk MS is a community-driven event that raises funds and awareness for multiple sclerosis, supporting research, resources, and hope for those affected. Thank you to our wonderful LION family for raising much needed money and awareness for MS; you rock!

Our awesome LION Juniors learned about college life at SUNY New Paltz while also attending a college fair. We love seeing our scholars actively participate in the college selection process and take ownership of their very bright futures. College and career readiness is a true foundation of life at LION High School, and we couldn’t be prouder! 🦁💛💙

At LION, our students are consistently working to improve their character and show up as leaders, regardless of incentives or praise offered. This makes being able to recognize our scholars in fun and creative ways even more meaningful and special. Check out our awesome LION MS students shopping the Kickboard store - where they’ve turned their positive behavior and support of the community into tangible rewards!🦁💛💙

This past Saturday, we celebrated Spring Family Day and 20 years of LION Charter School alongside the incredible families who make our community so special. Families, students, staff, and community partners came together for a spirited day filled with great food, games, activities, prizes, and fun!

A huge thank you to our amazing staff for dedicating their time and their weekend to make this event possible. We truly could not do it without you.

Thank you to our community partners, including NYJTL, Urban Health, NYPD Explorers, HPAC, Clarity Care, and NYC KidsRise, for sharing valuable resources and fun swag for our families.

We are also so grateful to everyone who donated food, clothing, and a wide range of essential items to our LION Cares Pop Up. A very special thank you to D’Arrigo and the George Family for your incredibly generous contributions.

And finally, thank you to our dedicated LION families. The love you show your children and this community is what makes LION truly one of a kind. Here’s to the next 20 years!🦁💛💙

Tomorrow is our Spring Family Day!

Join us at 10:00 AM at the High School (830 Hunts Point Avenue) and bring the whole family for a morning full of fun and community!

We’ll have:
Giveaways and raffles with exciting prizes (include a 55” smart TV with a FREE 1 -month subscription for Apple TV)
A bouncy house
Cotton candy, popcorn, hot dogs, and more
Community vendors sharing valuable resources

Let’s bring the sunshine (even if it rains) as we celebrate 20 years of serving our community together!

We can’t wait to see you there!

We are less than ONE WEEK away from celebrating 20 incredible years of LION Charter School at our annual Spring Family Day!! Swipe through to check out some of our Spring Family Day photos from past years.

Join us at 830 Hunts Point Ave on Saturday, 4/25 at 10am for a day full of fun, community connection, and celebration! Bring the whole family and enjoy a chance to win exciting prizes, including a 55” smart TV with a FREE 1-month Apple TV subscription and a gift card! We also have exciting LION swag for all attendees!

We can’t wait to celebrate this special milestone with you!

*This event is for current LION Charter School families only.*

If you are searching for a dynamic, engaging, and family-oriented environment where your child can truly soar, we invite you to think of LION Charter School.

For 20 years, LION has been at the forefront of progressive and inclusive education for students in the Bronx and their families alike. We have truly grown not only as a school, but as one big family where every child matters, every voice is amplified, every ability is cultivated, and every achievement is celebrated.

Now is the time to join our community, to be a part of something that will positively impact your family for generations. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our families as they watch their children build character and become true leaders in New York City and the world at large!

Enroll today. Don’t miss this opportunity. Our seats are filling up fast. Click the link in our bio and take the next step toward a bright, vibrant future.🦁💛💙

We are thrilled to host our 20th Anniversary Spring Family Day on Saturday, April 25th at the High School from 10:00 AM–12:30 PM!

This is a major milestone for our school as we celebrate 20 wonderful years as a staple in the Hunts Point community, and we wouldn’t want to celebrate it any other way than with you, our families.

Join us for a morning full of fun, including a bouncy house, basketball, games, hot dogs fresh off the grill, creative activities, and exciting grand prizes for a lucky winner!

We hope to see you there as we celebrate this special moment together! 🦁💛💙


*Please note, this event is for current LION families only.

A huge congratulations to our amazing LION High School students who were recently inducted into the National Honor Society. This is a tremendous accomplishment for our scholars, who have dedicated myriad time and effort to achieving academic success, and setting a wonderful example for their peers and the LION community. We look forward to being a part of your continued success and bright future! 🦁💛💙

Right now, our middle school students in the World Scholars program are in Costa Rica, taking part in hands on learning that goes far beyond the classroom.

From restoring a local community center to learning about endangered species at an animal sanctuary, students are bringing our community and family pillars to life in meaningful ways.

Experiences like this reflect what makes our middle school at LION so special. Students are building real world skills and confidence while preparing for high school and what comes next.

That foundation continues across our K through 12 experience, where students are supported and challenged at every stage.

Now that the lottery has taken place, we are excited to be connecting with families and sharing what comes next.

If you received an offer, congratulations. We hope you will take the next step and secure your child’s seat at LION Charter School.

If you are currently on the waitlist, we are continuing to make offers every day, with quite a bit of movement in the weeks following the lottery. If LION is where you hope your child will be, we encourage you to stay engaged and give the process a little time.

Today is the day!

Join us for our in person lottery at 4:30 PM at LION Charter High School, 830 Hunts Point Ave. This is for all grades (K through 12), and families who receive an offer today will have the opportunity to accept on the spot.

Refreshments will be served, and translation will be provided.

Please note: if you do not receive an offer today, your application will remain active as we continue steadily moving through the waitlist, with new offers made on a rolling basis as seats become available.

We look forward to welcoming you!

POWERED BY FAMILY, CURIOSITY, LEADERSHIP, SOCIAL JUSTICE, CHARACTER, AND COMMUNITY

With only a few hours left before the application deadline, many families are making important decisions about what feels right for their child.

At LION Charter School, students are known. They are supported. They grow in independence and in ways that extend beyond the classroom. There is a strong sense of community, a real partnership with families, and a focus on developing leadership, character, and curiosity in every student. Students are encouraged to think critically and engage with the world around them with purpose.

As Ms. Seda, the Director of Family Engagement at LION Charter Elementary School, shared:

“Serving as the Director of Family Engagement at LION Charter School Elementary School has given me a front row seat to the power of community and character building. Here, we do not just educate children, we uplift entire families. LION is a place where every child is supported, and every family is valued.”

The application deadline is tonight at 11:59 PM. If LION has been on your mind, this is the time to apply and keep this option open. Submitting an application ensures that your child can be considered when offers are made.

Whether you have already applied or are still deciding, we encourage you to take that next step before the deadline.

Apply now through the link in our bio.🦁💛💙

POWERED BY CURIOSITY

At LION Charter School, students are encouraged to ask questions, explore ideas, and engage deeply with their learning.

Classrooms are spaces where students investigate concepts, challenge assumptions, and work through problems with purpose. They are given the time and space to think, to try, and to push beyond what they already know.

Students learn how to approach new ideas with openness and how to stay engaged when something feels challenging. They develop the ability to dig deeper, make connections, and take ownership of their learning in meaningful ways.

This approach shapes how students experience school and how they continue to grow over time. It supports a mindset that values exploration, persistence, and a willingness to keep learning.

For twenty years, this commitment has helped shape students who are engaged, thoughtful, and prepared to continue learning beyond the classroom.

Apply now. Do not miss the opportunity to join a school where students are encouraged to explore, question, and grow every day.

Apply by April 1 at 11:59 PM. Link in bio.🦁💛💙