On Wednesday, June 26th, Lavelle Prep joined New Ventures for a joint graduation ceremony at the Hilton Garden Inn. After a seven-year tenure with Lavelle Prep, 42 seniors proudly took the stage to be presented with their diplomas, as Principal Zilinski and Valedictorian Abdul Bankole shared heartwarming sentiments and nostalgia. “The majority of us here […]

On Tuesday, June 19th, seven high school students were inducted into the National Honor Society. The proud new inductees were: Justin-Alexander Wilson, Dean Gutic, Gabriela Hernandez, Persis-Moitey-Doku, Caitlyn Murphy, Marieme Ndiaye, and David Olubiyi. Alumni NHS members Seynabou Ndiaye, Lamine Sangare, and Victoria Cruz-Green were in attendance for the celebration as well. This esteemed organization […]

  It has been an incredible year for Lavelle Prep—and it’s not even over yet! This year we are proud to present four of our best educators as the 2019 Night of Champion’s Outstanding Teachers and Teacher Assistants. From Lavelle Prep Elementary, we recognize Alessandra Demeo and Paola Silva. Alessandra DeMeo – Outstanding Teacher of […]

On Saturday, May 18th, the Lavelle Prep Elementary Chorus led by Jessica Bruschi and assisted by Allison Mackey performed three songs for many veterans, Kiwanians, and community members at the Marine Corps League. The sun was shining as students and their families shared in such a memorable experience. The Bruschi family treated all the chorus […]

There is no teacher quite as effective or memorable as experience!  At Lavelle Prep, we are driven by our belief that exposure and experience to the “real world” will inspire students to achieve their biggest dreams.  On Monday, May 20th, the high schoolers of Lavelle Prep had a rare and informative look into the field of medicine— specifically the sights and science of […]

According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, 70% of students in the United States feel that depression and anxiety are a major problem affecting themselves and peers.  At Lavelle Prep, addressing the emotional problems is more than just a priority— it’s our mission!  Integration Charter Schools (ICS) is dedicated to providing innovative pathways to […]

On May 3rd, 43 college-bound Lavelle Prep Seniors took their first steps towards their college careers.  Lavelle Prep’s College Signing Day was filled with high hopes and roaring cheers as the senior class announced their final college decisions. They were greeted with an auditorium filled with their biggest supporters and role models, including fellow students from 10th and […]

Mindfulness: the ability to be aware of one’s own present thoughts and feelings. It’s a trending topic that is often easily understood but quite difficult to practice. At Lavelle Prep, in order for students to put mindfulness into action, Principal Chris Zilinski and Assistant Principal Kristina Mazza created the 7-Step Walk — a pathway for […]

NYC charter schools are in jeopardy of losing access to Vanguard — a service that allows charter schools to contact ALL NYC parents to let them know about ALL the education opportunities available to them. In recent weeks, the mayor and NYC public schools have signaled a major policy reversal that would limit NYC families’ […]

This July, don’t miss your chance come out and support Integration Charter Schools with an exciting night of baseball at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark!  On July 19th, ICS will be holding a baseball game – fundraiser with the Staten Island Yankees! Along with the baseball game, the night will feature food, fun for the […]