Léman Manhattan Preparatory School

Last week, the Léman community came together at the Broad Street Ballroom for the 8th Annual Rise Against Hunger food packing drive. Thanks to the generosity and hard work of everyone involved, Léman has raised over $9,000 for the organization and packed more than 20,000 meals!

This amazing event brings students, faculty, staff, and families together to support the New York City community. The packed meals are distributed to orphanages, hospitals, and schools in areas of greatest need.

A big shoutout to Ms. C for her dedication in coordinating this wonderful Léman tradition! Go Bulls!

This evening marks the beginning of Ramadan. To all those observing, Ramadan Mubarak! We hope that this time brings you peace, prosperity, and joy.

Today Léman’s Black Student Union had the amazing opportunity to host transplant hepatologist, Dr. Alyson N. Fox!

Dr. Fox shared her insights on her professional journey as the medical director of the adult liver transplant program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. During the visit, she engaged with students, answering questions and offering valuable advice on thriving in academically rigorous programs. She emphasized the importance of resilience, hard work, and compassionate care to help individuals lead healthier, happier lives. Her visit left students inspired and motivated to pursue their own ambitions.

Today, Léman’s Black Student Union had the amazing opportunity to host transplant hepatologist Dr. Alyson N. Fox!

Dr. Fox spoke to the students, sharing insights about her professional path and career journey as the medical director of the adult liver transplant program at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. During the visit, Dr. Fox engaged with students, answering questions and offering valuable advice on how to thrive in academically rigorous programs. She emphasized the significance of resilience, hard work, and providing care to ensure individuals lead healthier, happier lives. This experience left students inspired and motivated to pursue their own ambitions.

Léman Athletics is kicking off the Spring Sports Season today! Let’s take a moment to relive some of the unforgettable highlights from our Boys Varsity Basketball Team! Huge congratulations on an incredible season, packed with hard work, dedication, and unmatched teamwork! GO BULLS!

HAPPY 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL, LÉMAN!

CECE and Lower School celebrated the this commemorative occasion with various activities such as the "Museum of 100 Objects," "100 Acts of Kindness," and a special 100 Days Art Project.

For the museum, students were encouraged to bring in 100 items to display to the Léman community. The "100 Acts of Kindness" project involved students writing specific acts of kindness they did on the community board. The PreK 4 teachers used this special day to help the students practice their counting! Each PreK 4 student had to count to 100 to complete the art project!

With acceptances sent today, we're so excited to congratulate Léman’s newest students in Grades 9-12!

Léman's high school program broadens students' horizons. Whether through university-level coursework, diverse leadership opportunities, or being immersed in our international learning community, high school students leave Léman prepared to succeed in a globally-connected world.

We can't wait to welcome these new Léman Bulls to our community next year!

Léman's 4th Grade scientists had the opportunity to explore anatomy of the eye as they dissected cow eyes today during their science lab workshop!

During the project, the students identified key parts such as the cornea, retina, and optic nerve. This hands-on experience helped the students understand the different components of the eye, using their critical thinking and observation skills to carefully label parts of the animal.

Today, Léman welcomed a new faculty member: Principal for the Day, second grader Nora D.!

Over the course of her day, Principal Nora welcomed students and faculty to school, visited the classrooms of Léman’s youngest learners, held meetings with key administrators, and much more.

Great job today, Principal Nora!

GO BULLS! Léman's Upper School Swim Team successfully completed another competition. Our competitive Varsity Swim Team participates in the ACIS (Athletic Conference of Independent Schools) and ISAL (Independent School Athletic League).

Under the expert guidance of Léman's Aquatics faculty, comprised of former collegiate and professional swimmers, students challenge themselves to reach their personal best in our competition-sized pool. The Aquatics Center is home to our competitive swim teams as well ongoing weekly/daily physical education instruction from PreK 1 through 12th Grade.

In PreK 2, the students honored Martin Luther King Jr. and his message of respect for all by creating a "Peace Tree" in their classroom!

First, Ms. Lawton and Ms. Covarrubias led the class in a read-aloud of the book "Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Dreaming of Change" by Joel Kupperstein. The class discussed how MLK Jr. noticed that not everyone was being treated with respect, and how important it is to show kindness toward others. The PreK 2 students reflected on ways they can spread peace and love in their everyday lives, and the teachers transcribed their words onto the leaves for the "Peace Tree."

Be sure to keep swiping through the photo gallery to see PreK 2's completed classroom "Peace Tree!"

2nd Grade visited the Smithsonian Museum of The American Indian! The students are in the midst of learning the Social Studies Unit: New York City Overtime. They started the unit by studying the native people who lived in what we now know as the modern day Manhattan, the Lenape.

At the museum they had the opportunity to learn more about the differences in lifestyles, land, and cultures the Lenape followed vs. what we see in NYC today. 

6th Grade students explore frog dissection! In class, they are learning about human anatomy and explored this by observing how organs and body systems function in a real organism.

This hands-on experience builds lab skills like making observations, conducting conclusions, and analyzing scientific diagrams. Frog dissection supports IB Science principles by promoting inquiry-based learning, hands-on investigation, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. By exploring anatomy in this way, they gain a stronger foundation for future scientific inquiry and problem-solving.

LIGHTS! CAMERA! ACTION! We are still reeling from last night’s Ninth Annual Léman Film Festival. This Léman tradition coordinated by our IB Film and Media Arts Teacher Ms. Han fosters creativity and allows students to put together original short films that compete in a variety of categories. Some of the award categories include Writing, Editing, Sound Design, Cinematography, Performance, Direction, Concept, and the Special Jury Prize. Each year, one film is awarded the top award of Best Picture.

Congratulations to Senior, Lev F. on winning Best Picture with his film “An (extra) Messy Breakup!”

Registration for Camp Léman 2025 is now OPEN! Our Camp Léman summer program includes various sports in our gymnasium; outdoor play on our private rooftop and in neighborhood parks; varied specialty activities such as live animals and shows, cooking, science, visual and performing arts, martial arts, and more!

Click the link in our bio to register!