*Integration Charter Schools held a district-wide essay contest on the dangers and health hazards of vaping. Here is middle school winner, 7th grade’s Isabel Pacheco’s, winning piece. Did you know that 1 in 20 middle schoolers used E-Cigarettes in 2018? I bet you didn’t because not many people are paying attention to what companies like […]

On Tuesday, January 7th, the students and faculty of Lavelle Prep gathered to celebrate the annual homecoming of our alumni by attending a Q&A session held in the school’s theater. As per tradition, the panel of recent graduates discussed life beyond Lavelle, offering advice to our upperclassmen about saving money, managing a heavy workload and […]

On Tuesday, Integration Charter Schools (ICS) welcomed New York State Assembly Member Mike Reilly into our office to discuss legislative priorities for charter schools with ICS President Dr. Ken Byalin. During his visit, Assemblyman Reilly was brought on a tour of Lavelle Preparatory Charter School led by Principal Chris Zilinski and had the opportunity to […]

Warmly welcoming the month of December, our elementary school students are spreading kindness and cheer at the COMMONS Café with a holiday art project provided by The Nicotra Group. Each card, colored by the students, reads, “Together, we do GOOD!,” a mission statement for employees of the establishment, who pride themselves in giving back to […]

Yesterday morning, two of ICS’ shining stars were honored at the Staten Island Not-For-Profit Association 2019 Community Service Awards Breakfast held at Li Greci’s Staten. Lavelle Prep Elementary music teacher Jessica Bruschi and Lavelle Prep Assistant Director of Security Joe Avitto were this year’s honorees, and we couldn’t be more proud of them. Here’s a […]

Any parent whose child qualifies for special education services has participated in an IEP meeting before. Typically held annually, parents are a vital role in the process and it’s important to head into the meeting informed and empowered to help your child in the best way you can. Knowledge is power. And because the process […]