Léman Manhattan

May 20, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Nia Lwanga '22 University of Southern California

Congratulations to senior Nia Lwanga who will be enrolling at University of Southern California in the fall! Nia reflects on her time at Léman, her experience as an IB Diploma candidate, and the college admissions process in her Senior Spotlight.

May 20, 2022

Upper School Observes Mental Health Awareness Month With Workshops and Guest Speakers

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Léman Counseling Office provided opportunities for Middle and High School students to participate in special advisory lessons and presentations from guest speakers.

May 05, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Aru Shabdarbayeva '22, Boston University

Congratulations to senior Aru Shabdarbayeva who will be enrolling at Boston University in the fall. Aru reflects on her time at Léman in her senior spotlight.

May 04, 2022

Join us at the Léman Lower Manhattan Children's Fair on June 5

Léman families as well as our friends in the neighborhood are invited to join us to celebrate the season with fun and festivities at this outdoor, community-building event.

April 21, 2022

Léman Celebrates All Things Science During 2022 Science Week

Last week was the inaugural Science Week at Léman! During this celebration of all things science, the Upper School community participated in assemblies, guest speakers and science quizzes.

April 21, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Lucas Sosnick '22 Stanford University

Congratulations to senior Lucas Sosnick who will be enrolling at Stanford University in the fall! Lucas, who enrolled at Léman in PreK, reflects on his academic career and the college admissions process in his Senior Spotlight.

April 08, 2022

Students Inspired by Influential Women During Women's History Month

Students from across all divisions focused on influential women in honor of Women's History Month and International Women's Day

April 08, 2022

Senior Spotlight: João Philippe (JP) Babin '22 Rice University

Congratulations to senior João Philippe (JP) Babin who will be attending Rice University in the fall. JP reflects on his time at Léman and how the IB prepared him for college in his senior spotlight.

March 16, 2022

Join the summer fun at Camp Léman!

Join us this summer at downtown Manhattan's premier summer day camp. Enroll by March 18 for an early bird discount!

March 10, 2022

Why Should Girls Learn to Code? 12th Graders Share their Personal Experience and Enthusiasm for Computer Science

12th graders Gabriella and Giselle Douzet give us a look into what interests and excites them about Computer Science and how they think the knowledge and skills they developed through their studies will benefit them in the future.

March 10, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Andrea Gonzales '22 Northeastern University

Congratulations to senior Andrea Gonzales who will be enrolling at Northeastern University in the fall. Andrea looks back at her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her Senior Spotlight.

February 24, 2022

Students Gain New Perspective on Black History & Black Excellence as February Comes to a Close

Throughout the month of February, students and community members recognized Black History Month with a Black Narratives Matter Cross Campus Read-Alouds, guest speakers, collaborative projects, and celebratory lunch menus.

February 24, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Teddy Nahoum '22 Duke University

Congratulations to senior Teddy Nahoum who will be attending Duke University in the fall. Teddy reflects on his time at Léman and tells us what he's most looking forward to at Duke in his Senior Spotlight.

February 16, 2022

Léman Main Stage Presents Chicago: Tickets are Now on Sale

Tickets for the Léman Main Stage production of Chicago are on sale now.

February 11, 2022

Congratulations to the Winners of the 6th Annual Léman Film Festival

The Sixth Annual Léman Film Festival took place in the Morris Street Theatre on the evening of Wednesday, February 9 where twelve winning films of the 28 entered were screened for the audience.

February 10, 2022

Léman Community Honors Lunar New Year with Traditional Crafts, Activities, and Celebrations

Throughout last week, Léman students across all divisions celebrated Lunar New Year, an important festival celebrated across many Asian cultures and countries, by engaging in discussions and projects.

February 10, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Ella Turnacioglu '22 Villanova University

Congratulations to senior Ella Turnacioglu who will be attending Villanova University in the fall. Ella reflects on her time at Léman and tells us what she's most looking forward to at Villanova in her Senior Spotlight.

February 08, 2022

Léman Students Recognized by Scholastic Art Awards

Ten Léman students were recognized for their artistic achievement with four Gold Key awards (highest number of Gold Key awards in Léman’s history), one Silver Key award, and seven Honorable Mentions.

January 27, 2022

Lower School Students Explore Identity and Diversity on Project Day

Lower School students explored the themes of identity and diversity through a series of projects based on What I Am by Divya Srinivasan.

January 27, 2022

Senior Spotlight: Ayo Omilola '22, Harvard University

Congratulations to Ayo Omilola '22 who will enroll at Harvard University in the fall. Ayo reflects on his time at Léman and the college admissions process in his senior spotlight.

January 13, 2022

Faculty Profile, Samantha Hansen Early Childhood & Lower School Visual Art Teacher

This week, we sat down with Early Childhood and Lower School Visual Art Teacher Sam Hansen who told us about her path to Léman and why she feels that arts education teaches students important skills for their future careers.

January 13, 2022

Léman Students Work with the Office of College Counseling on the College Application Process

Members of the Class of 2022 have been accepted to Harvard University, Duke University, Cornell University, Rice University, New York University, Villanova University, and more!

December 10, 2021

Léman High School Students and Faculty Expand Horizons at Leadership Conferences

Léman students and faculty recently attended the NAIS People of Color Conference and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

December 09, 2021

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School and The École join forces to create a new French bilingual high school program

Léman High School with The École, a French-American, bilingual IB curriculum, will prepare students for success in university and global workforce

December 09, 2021

Students Celebrate Literacy and Forge New Bonds on 3rd Annual Book Day

On Tuesday, November 30, Léman's entire Upper School participated in Book Day. This year marked the third annual Book Day and our fourth year continuing our "One Book, One Léman" tradition, an annual initiative with the goal of fostering inclusivity, encouraging the respect of diverse opinions and cultures, and forging new bonds and strengthening relationships with one another.

December 09, 2021

Faculty Profile, Douglas McEachern Upper School Mathematics Teacher

This week, we sat down with Upper School Mathematics Teacher Doug McEachern who told us about his path to Léman and why he thinks that in order to learn you must be willing to make mistakes.

November 18, 2021

Upper School Students Honor Dia de Los Muertos with Collaborative Artwork

In honor of Día de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, Upper School students worked together with their classmates in Advisory to produce collaborative artwork in the form of an altar honoring an admired figure who has passed.

November 18, 2021

8th Graders Gain Empathy and Interview Skills Through Monologue Project

Eighth-grade English students recently completed “With Their Eyes,” a monologue project exploring personal accounts surrounding the attacks on September 11, 2021.

November 17, 2021

Faculty Profile, Katya Buslo Léman Explorers Head Teacher

Léman Explorers Head Teacher Katya Buslo sat down with us to discuss her path to Léman and why she feels that hands-on activities are one of the most important aspects of early childhood education.

November 04, 2021

Faculty Profile: Carol Liu, Early Childhood and Lower School Music Teacher

This week, we sat down with Early Childhood and Lower School music teacher Carol Liu who shared her path to Léman and why she thinks that introducing children to music at an early age builds important language skills and a foundation for lifelong music appreciation.

October 21, 2021

Faculty Profile: Erik Romano, Lower School Science Teacher

Lower School Science teacher Erik Romano shares his path to Léman and how he feels that science class should be a place where students not only build strong foundational skills and habits but also spark excitement and joy around learning science.

October 21, 2021

Léman Stands Up for Kindness on Unity Day

On Wednesday, October 20, the entire Léman community took part in Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month.

October 21, 2021

Upper School Students Take Learning Outside the Classroom on Trips Around New York City

This month, high school students in a variety of departments took learning outside the classroom walls on trips to the National Museum of the American Indian, Battery Park Urban Farm, and the New York Public Library.

October 12, 2021

Join us for the 7th Annual Léman Halloween Bash and Open House

Experience Downtown’s premier Halloween event for kids!

October 07, 2021

12th Grader Lucas Sosnick Creates Educational Card Game

Congratulations to 12th grader Lucas Sosnick, who recently launched a new educational card game titled "Crisis on Cardea."

October 07, 2021

Faculty Profile: Amelia Barnes, Upper School Science Teacher

Upper School Science teacher Amelia Barnes shares her path to Léman and how she feels the best way to expose students to science in the classroom is through hands-on experiences.

October 07, 2021

Léman Community Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

In honor of Latinx Heritage Month, students across early childhood through 12th Grade are engaging in important lessons and activities that honor Latinx heritage, traditions, and communities.

September 23, 2021

Lara Sweeney '21 Achieves Impressive IB Diploma Score

Congratulations to Lara Sweeney, a member of the class of 2021, who received a 43 point IB score, the highest score in Léman history, and an achievement only awarded to 3.2% of the students worldwide who participate in the IB Diploma Programme tests.

September 23, 2021

Welcome, Luz Garcelon, Director of IB Programming

Welcome to Luz Garcelon, Director of IB Programming. Ms. Garcelon joins us from United Nations International School (UNIS), where she served as the IB Diploma Coordinator since 2015.

September 23, 2021

High School Science Students Awarded Prestigious Internships

Last summer, three top Léman High School science students were selected to participate in prestigious internships at elite institutions.

August 09, 2021

Join us for a parent info session

It’s not too late to make the switch to private school - Léman Info Session Aug 16

June 17, 2021

Introducing Our New Private Bus Service from Brooklyn

Léman is excited to announce that starting in the 2021-2022 school year, we will offer a private bus service from Brooklyn.

June 04, 2021

Lower School Students Showcase Their Passions through Personalized Learning Plans

Over the past two weeks, Lower School students have been showcasing their passions through Personalized Learning Plan presentations

June 04, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Carlos Marinho de Queiros, Babson College

Congratulations to Carlos Marinho de Queiros '21 who will enroll at Babson College in the fall. Carlos reflects on his time at Léman and the college admissions process in his senior spotlight.

May 20, 2021

High School Students Support Middle Schoolers with Students 4 Students Tutoring Program

In the summer of 2020, 11th grader Ameera Omar was inspired to help her fellow students by creating the peer tutoring program Students 4 Students, which pairs high school students with middle schoolers to provide academic and social emotional support.

May 06, 2021

Early Childhood and Lower School Students Expand Cultural Horizons on Project Day

Léman is a mosaic of cultures and heritages and on May 3, students from Early Childhood through 5th grade, engaged in a project-based activity where they explored their roots and that of others in our Léman community.

May 06, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Tarragh Horner, Williams College

Congratulations to senior Tarragh Horner who will enroll at Williams College in the fall. Tarragh reflects on her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her senior spotlight.

May 06, 2021

Léman Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

Students across divisions at Léman honored Arab American Heritage Month, celebrated nationally in April with special guests, book discussions and assemblies.

May 05, 2021

4th and 5th Grade Students Explore Digital Music Composition During Virtual Visiting Artist Series

As part of our new Virtual Visiting Artist Series, Ken Greene, a veteran music educator, and instructional design specialist visited our 4th and 5th Grade Music Classes to further enhance their music technology unit.

Lauren Corbie, Olivia Jules and Layla Khitin

April 23, 2021

10th Grade French Students Share Their Language-Learning Journey at Léman

10th Graders Lauren Corbie, Layla Khitin, and Olivia Jules give us a look into their language journey at Léman and describe how their dedication to reaching language fluency has enhanced their lives.

April 22, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Isadora Fleming '21, NYU Shanghai

Congratulations to senior Isadora Fleming who will enroll at NYU Shanghai in the fall. Isadora reflects on her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her senior spotlight.

April 12, 2021

Head of School Maria Castelluccio Quoted in Our Town, Downtown

Head of School Maria Castelluccio was recently quoted in an article in Our Town Downtown newspaper titled "A Year Later, How Are Independent Schools Doing?"

April 08, 2021

Senior Spotlight: Ai Omae, Johns Hopkins University

Congratulations to senior Ai Omae who will enroll at Johns Hopkins University in the fall. Ai reflects on her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her senior spotlight.

March 11, 2021

Students Take Inspiration From Influential Women With Projects and Assemblies During Women's Herstory Month

During Women's "Herstory" Month, students across all divisions at Léman are recognizing International Women's Day by learning about and reflecting on women's achievements in history and around the world today with projects, lessons and assemblies.

March 11, 2021

Congratulations to the Scholastic Art Award Winners

We are excited to announce the results of the 2021 Scholastic Art Awards. Léman received 14 awards in total with 9 high school students being recognized this year.

March 11, 2021

Faculty Profile: Layla El Heilani, IB French Teacher

IB French Teacher Layla El Heilani tells us about her path to Léman and how she feels the IB helps students explore their own identities and the world around them.

February 26, 2021

Students Gain New Perspective on Black History Month

As Black History Month culminates this week, classrooms across all divisions have continued to honor and showcase Black and African American people and their contributions to society.

Student and teacher together in a classroom

February 26, 2021

Faculty Profile: Andrea Yost, Early Childhood and Lower School Visual Art Teacher

We continue our series of Faculty Profiles with Early Childhood and Lower School Visual Art Teacher Andrea Yost. We sat down with Ms. Yost to learn more about her path to Léman and why she believes that visual art education enhances critical thinking skills that students can utilize throughout their time at Léman and beyond.

February 26, 2021

Léman Science Department Publishes Inaugural Issue of the Léman Science Journal

This month, the Upper School Science Department published the inaugural issue of the Léman Manhattan Science Journal. We sat down with student editor 11th grader Anna Eisenburg to learn more about the writing and editing process and her ambitions for the Journal going forward.

February 25, 2021

DEIJ Update: Standing Up to Anti-Asian Violence and Honoring February and March Holidays

Our diverse community celebrates a variety of holidays throughout the months of February and March. Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Coordinator shares resources for celebrating and learning about these holidays as well as a note about the rise of anti-Asian violence in recent months and Léman's strong stance against racism of any kind.

February 11, 2021

Faculty Profile: Ariana McAvoy, Upper School Mathematics Teacher & Mathematics Department Chair

We continue our series of Faculty Profiles with Upper School Mathematics Teacher and Mathematics Department Chair Ariana McAvoy. We sat down with Ms. McAvoy to learn more about her path to Léman and how she believes that teaching IB Math gives her the ability to adapt her teaching style to use different models and expand her students' knowledge of how math applies to real-world problems.

Teenager standing on the beach holding a garbage bag

January 29, 2021

11th Grader Robert Fornes Takes Initiative to Clean Up Jersey City Beach

Two years ago, while collecting samples in the Hudson River for a school science experiment, now-11th grader Robert Fornes observed a build-up of garbage and tires on his local beach in Jersey City. He decided to take initiative and recruit his neighbors to help clean it up.

January 13, 2021

Faculty Profile: Ursula Amatrudo, PreK 3 Head Teacher

We continue our series of Faculty Profiles with PreK 3 Head Teacher Ursula Amatrudo. We sat down with Ms. Amatrudo to learn more about her path to Léman and how she feels that a play-based classroom helps children build confidence, independence, and social-emotional skills.

January 07, 2021

IB Math Students Problem Solve Real-World Situations in Unit on Voronoi Diagrams

IB Mathematics Analysis and Approaches students focus on study of Voronoi Diagrams

Author Clint Smith addresses students and faculty

January 04, 2021

Students Foster Inclusivity and Forge New Bonds at Second Annual "One Book, One Léman" Book Day

On Wednesday, December 2nd, Léman's entire Upper School participated in Book Day, a day-long series of workshops and lectures based on Born a Crime, by Trevor Noah.

December 21, 2020

Happy Holidays from Léman

We wish you and your family and happy and healthy holiday season.

December 11, 2020

Léman Students Chosen to Attend NAIS People of Color Conference and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Every year in a different location throughout the US, NAIS hosts the People of Color Conference and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference. Léman sent six dynamic students to the conference this year along with Paschell Sutton, US Learning Specialist and Lakiya Burrell our DEI Coordinator and this year’s SDLC chaperone.

December 10, 2020

Faculty Profile: Alyse Reap, Lower School Science Teacher

We continue our series of Faculty Profiles with Lower School Science teacher Alyse Reap. We sat down with Mrs. Reap to learn more about her path to Léman and how she feels the IB World School model allows students to foster curiosity and inquiry while building on their strengths and interests throughout their education.

November 30, 2020

11th Graders to Begin New IB Theory of Knowledge Curriculum in January 2021

The International Baccalaureate Diploma is unique amongst international education systems in part because of its "core." One key component of the core is a course in Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and starting this January, Grade 11 students will be following the newly published Theory of Knowledge curriculum. This course aligns perfectly with Léman's mission, vision, and our work on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

November 19, 2020

Faculty Profile: CJ Lee, PreK 4 Head Teacher

We continue our series of Faculty Profiles with PreK 4 Head Teacher CJ Lee. We sat down with Ms. Lee to learn more about her path to Léman and how she feels that PreK 4 is the ideal time to introduce children to new ways of thinking to prepare them for future success at Léman.

November 12, 2020

Lower School Goes to the Polls, Electing the Newest Members of the Lower School Student Council

Join us in congratulating the newest members of our Lower School Student Council.

November 06, 2020

Faculty Profile: Michael Johnson, Upper School Social Studies Teacher

We sat down with Upper School Social Studies Teacher Michael Johnson to learn more about his path to Léman and why he thinks teaching social studies and history is not only about facts, but also building foundational skills that students can use across all disciplines in High School and beyond.

October 26, 2020

Léman Students Participate in Global Mindedness in IB Schools Study

On October 15, our Grade 11 and 12 students participated in an international research study on Global Mindedness in IB schools. As an IB World School we have pride in our international mindedness and explicitly identify global thinking and collaboration as attributes of a Léman Manhattan learner.

October 23, 2020

Faculty Profile: Jessica McCormack, World Language Department Chair and Upper School French Teacher

We sat down with World Language Department Chair and Upper School French Teacher Jessica McCormack to learn more about her path to Léman and why she thinks being multilingual changes the way we think and opens up doors in students' careers and lives.

Léman Manhattan 6th Annual Halloween Bash

October 16, 2020

Join Us for the 6th Annual Léman Halloween Bash

Halloween 2020 lives on at Léman - socially distanced, safe and still tons of fun!

Students attend a virtual information session.

October 09, 2020

11th and 12th Graders Explore Over 80 Colleges During Admissions Rep Visits

Each year, our Office of College Counseling invites admissions officers from both domestic and international colleges and universities to meet with our 11th and 12th-grade students.

A boy sits at a desk reading with a mask on

October 02, 2020

Reimagining Education in a Pandemic: Reflections from the field | Megan Storey Hallam, Ed.S

Director of Student Support Services Megan Storey Hallam published a piece on Wren’s Nest, a digital publication of William & Mary Educational Review, about the challenges and opportunities faced by educational institutions in the time of COVID-19.

Girl and boy sit on the floor playing with blocks

October 02, 2020

Join Us for a Fall Tour

Selecting a school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. We invite you to explore Léman at an upcoming admissions event.

Girl lying on the floor playing with scarves

September 29, 2020

Lower School Students Participate in Thoughtful and Safe Recess Plan

With the health and safety of our community our top priority, our Lower School administration, and staff have developed a detailed and thoughtful recess plan that keeps our students safe, healthy, and active during this time.

September 11, 2020

Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year

We kicked off the 2020-2021 school year with great excitement this week! From first day of school arrivals to Opening Ceremonies, it is certain to be an engaging and productive school year for all!

September 02, 2020

Léman Class of 2020 Achieves over 90% IB Diploma Pass Rate

We are proud to share that the Léman class of 2020 achieved an outstanding 90.2% pass rate for the May 2020 IB assessment session, the highest pass rate among Léman’s five IB Diploma cohorts.

July 13, 2020

Announcing Léman Manhattan's Antiracism Action Plan

This plan outlines the initiatives Léman is taking to fully live up to our mission of being an antiracist school that embraces and promotes diversity, equity and inclusion and provides students with a learning environment that enables activism and social justice.

July 09, 2020

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources for Families

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coordinator Lakiya Burrell Provides Resources for Educating Yourself and Your Children About Race and Racism

Listening to Black Voices in Our Community

June 19, 2020

A letter from Head of School Maria Castelluccio

Maria Castelluccio takes a moment to address important issues regarding equity and inclusion in our community.

June 16, 2020

Léman Virtual Summer Program Begins June 22

We are excited to bring you the Léman Virtual Summer Program which offers children entering PK4 through 12th grades a selection of over 100 academic and enrichment courses led by Léman’s talented faculty and select outside educators.

June 15, 2020

Congratulations to the Léman Class of 2020!

On Saturday, May 30, the Léman Class of 2020 was honored in a virtual graduation ceremony that was streamed online.

June 05, 2020

Senior Spotlight: Soo Min (David) Jeon '20 - NYU

Congratulations to Soo Min (David) Jeon '20 who will enroll at NYU in the fall. David reflects on his time at Léman and the college admissions process in his senior spotlight.

June 04, 2020

Congratulations to the 4th Annual Senior Awards Winners

On Wednesday, May 27, the entire Upper School community came together for the 4th annual Léman Manhattan Senior Awards Ceremony.

June 02, 2020

A letter from Head of School Maria Castelluccio

Maria Castelluccio takes a moment to acknowledge this challenging time for our country.

May 22, 2020

Senior Spotlight: Katherine Harvey '20, Emory University

Congratulations to senior Katherine Harvey who will enroll at Emory University in the fall. Katherine reflects on her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her senior spotlight.

May 14, 2020

Seniors Celebrate College Acceptances on Pinning Day

On Monday, April 27, the class of 2020 was invited to participate in a beloved Léman tradition, Senior Pinning Day.

May 08, 2020

Senior Spotlight, Maksym Sherman '20, Amherst College

Congratulations to senior Maksym Sherman who will be enrolling at Amherst College in the fall. Maksym reflects on his time at Léman and the college admissions process in his senior spotlight.

May 04, 2020

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week

Please join us in thanking Léman teachers on social media.

May 04, 2020

Join Léman's Administration in Thanking Our Teachers

Léman's leadership team has a special message for our teachers

April 24, 2020

Senior Spotlight: Max Abe Plush '20, Pitzer College

Congratulations to senior Max Abe Plush who will be enrolling at Pitzer College in the fall. Max reflects on his time at Léman and the college admissions process in his senior spotlight.

April 22, 2020

Maria Castelluccio: After coronavirus, this is how schools must adapt to their students' needs

Head of School Maria Castelluccio published an opinion piece on FoxNews.com about the future of education after the coronavirus.

April 14, 2020

Explore our Online Family Resources to Support Remote Learning

We invite you to explore our new Online Family Resources page, a new section of our website listing educational resources compiled by our educational technology team.

April 09, 2020

Senior Spotlight: Jadah Manon '20, NYU Stern School of Business

Congratulations to senior Jadah Manon who will enroll at NYU's Stern School of Business in the fall. Jadah reflects on her time at Léman and the college admissions process in her senior spotlight.

March 25, 2020

Students Take Inspiration From Influential Women During Women's History Month

March 1st marked the first day of Women’s History Month and Léman students and faculty are dedicating this time to learning about and reflecting on the works of women throughout history.

March 24, 2020

4th Graders Explore Engineering Design Process with Tinkdercad Software and 3D Printers

During the past few weeks in science class, fourth graders have been following the engineering design process, competing with their classmates to design and create a boat that will hold the most pennies.

March 17, 2020

Léman Community Reaches Goal of 125,000 Meals Packed for Rise Against Hunger

On Thursday, March 5, students, parents, faculty, and administrators joined together at our 5th annual meal-packaging event with Rise Against Hunger, an organization which is striving to end hunger by 2030.

March 16, 2020

Student Display Their Artistic Strengths at IB Art Show

On Tuesday, March 10, the entire Léman community was invited to attend the 2020 IB Visual Art Exhibition: Dissonance/Consonance.

March 13, 2020

Students Celebrate Love of Reading with Project Cicero

In honor of Project Cicero, our community service partner for the month of March, and our ongoing commitment to fostering a love of reading, seventh graders and PreK 3 and 4 students paired up as reading buddies to share some favorite books.

March 12, 2020

Faculty Profile: Susan Seitner, Center for Early Childhood and Lower School Librarian

As the Center for Early Childhood and Lower School Librarian, Susan Seitner uses her many years of experience as a librarian and a classroom teacher to support students and teachers in a wide range of subjects and disciplines. We sat down with her to learn more about her path to Léman and why she believes that personalized learning begins in the library.

March 04, 2020

Students Show Léman Pride During Spirit Week

Students across all divisions expressed their Léman pride during Spirit Week which featured a different dress-up theme each day and culminated with division-wide pep rallies.

February 27, 2020

Faculty Profile: Melanie Logan, Upper School Physical Education Teacher, Female Athlete Liaison, and Varsity Track Head Coach

In her many roles at Léman, including Physical Education Teacher, a Varsity Track Head Coach and Female Athlete Liaison, Melanie Logan spends most of her time inspiring athletes to succeed in school, sports and life. We sat down with her to learn more about her path to Léman and how the Female Athletic Committee is helping girls to build confidence, leadership skills, and strong values.

February 25, 2020

Léman Swimmers Poised for Success at NYSAISAA Finals

While most Winter seasons have wrapped up, several of our Léman swimmers continue to push themselves to faster swims and better times at the second annual NYSAISAA meet.

February 19, 2020

Join Us for the Léman Main Stage Production of Pippin

Tickets for the Léman Main Stage production of Pippin are on sale now.

February 14, 2020

Faculty Profile: Peter McCuskey, 4th Grade Head Teacher

As a 4th Grade teacher Peter McCuskey, or “Mr. Peter” to his students, is dedicated to helping students understand current events and incorporate them into their classroom studies. We sat down with him to learn about his path to Léman and how he feels that giving students choices and freedom to problem solve in their own way builds their confidence and makes them more capable learners.

February 14, 2020

Léman High School Students Learn the History and Importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities at Alumni Panel Discussion

This week, all Léman high school students attended panels focused on the experiences of alumni of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

February 07, 2020

Léman Celebrates Winners of the 2020 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

This week, Léman honored the young artists and writers who submitted work to The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards with a special exhibit in the Morris Art Gallery and an awards reception.

Teacher reading to children on the floor

January 31, 2020

Faculty Profile: Hannah Lawton, PreK 2 Head Teacher

As a PreK 2 teacher, Hannah Lawton uses her experience as an early childhood educator to challenge her students to think in new ways. We sat down with her to learn more about her path to Léman and how she helps create a foundation for her students' academic growth and success at Léman and beyond.

January 27, 2020

PreK 4 Students Kick Off Rainforest Unit With a Focus on Habitats

As an introduction to their winter-long thematic study of the rainforest, PreK 4 spent their first week back from Winter Break exploring habitats.

January 17, 2020

Faculty Profile: Carole Maccotta IB French Teacher

As an IB French teacher, Carole Maccotta uses her experience teaching on the university level to prepare her IB students for college and life beyond Léman. We sat down with her to discuss her path to Léman, Montpellier, France, and how she feels that being multilingual is an essential skill for students to succeed in our ever-changing, international world.

December 20, 2019

Léman Singers Dazzle TV Audience on PIX11 News

The Léman Singers, an ensemble made up of 3rd-5th graders, had their television debut on Friday, December 20.

December 18, 2019

Parenting Speaker Series: Student Mental Health: Fostering Community, Conversations and Advocacy

Join us for an educational and important discussion about supporting the mental wellbeing of children and teens.

December 18, 2019

Faculty Profile: Steve Bonnar, Upper School Physics Teacher

As an Upper School physics teacher, Steve Bonnar uses his vast experience teaching in different countries and cultures to personalize his instruction for students’ varied interests and learning styles. We sat down with him to learn about his path to Léman and how he gives his students the skills they will need to succeed in IB classes and beyond.

December 17, 2019

Happy Holidays from Léman!

On behalf of the entire Léman community, we wish you a holiday season full of joy, wonder, and laughter.

Teacher and students sitting on the floor

December 06, 2019

Faculty Profile: Nicole Whittier, 2nd Grade Head Teacher

As a second grade teacher, Nicole Whittier uses her experience working abroad in international relations to broaden her students’ perspectives of other cultures. We sat down with her to learn more about her path to Léman and how she personalizes her approach to each students’ learning style.

Students and teachers work together in the lab

November 22, 2019

Faculty Profile, Daniel Cruz, Educational Technology Coordinator

As the Educational Technology Coordinator, Daniel Cruz draws from his depth of knowledge in educational technology, arts, and media production to encourage students to become innovators and global citizens. We sat down with him to learn more about his experience working and teaching around the world and why he feels it’s important for students to become responsible digital citizens.

November 13, 2019

New Private Bus Service from Brooklyn

Starting in 2020-2021, Léman will offer private bus transportation from Brooklyn for students in Kindergarten and above.

Teacher works with students in classroom

November 12, 2019

Now Offering Full & Half-Day Drop-Off 2s

We are expanding our offerings for two-year-olds to include full and half day PreK 2 sections.

November 08, 2019

Faculty Profile: Angelique Jewell, IB Language and Literature & Freshman Composition Teacher

As an IB Language and Literature and Freshman Composition teacher Angelique Jewell draws from her many years of teaching overseas to promote inclusivity in her classroom and bring students together across a range of cultures. We sat down with her to learn more about her path to Léman and how she feels the IB Diploma Programme is preparing her students to become open-minded global citizens.

Vacation Day Mondays Two Hour Stroke Clinics

November 06, 2019

Join Us for Vacation Day Stroke Clinics with Olympian Swim Coach Marica Strazmester

Vacation Day Mondays Two Hour Stroke Clinics “focus on the fine points” with two-time Olympian coach Marica Strazmester.

October 30, 2019

Léman's WonderLab Renovated to Offer New Opportunities for Inquiry-Based Learning

The WonderLab, which was established in the fall of 2016 as part of the Center for Early Childhood Education, is a space of constant evolution, a space for exploration, planning, and collaboration where learning and creativity happen in a playful manner. Its mission is to create inquiry-based experiences that transform learning.

Children lie on the floor writing kind words on paper.

October 28, 2019

Entire Léman Community Commits to Being "Upstanders" as Part of National Unity Day

On Wednesday, October 23, the entire Léman community took part in Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Month. Students across all divisions recognized Unity Day in a variety of ways.

Student and teacher work together in a classroom

October 25, 2019

Faculty Profile: Erika Thomas, 1st Grade Head Teacher

As a long-time educator celebrating 25 years in the classroom, Ms. Thomas is dedicated to focusing on her students' passions and interests to personalize learning for each child. We sat down with Ms. Thomas to learn how she feels she's grown and changed as an educator in 25 years and how she keeps her mind open to learning new things from her fellow educators and students each school year.

A teacher and students sit on the floor eating apples

October 16, 2019

PK2 Students Strengthen Math, Observation and Fine Motor Skills in Unit on Apples

Last month, PK2 students began their unit on apples, a beloved fall treat.

Two boys sit smile as they sit at desks in their classroom

October 15, 2019

3rd Graders Explore Personal Narratives During Writing Workshop Unit

3rd grade students are learning to take ownership of their writing by creating personal narratives in writing workshop.

October 11, 2019

Faculty Profile: Kathryn Lee, PK3 Head Teacher

As a dedicated PK3 teacher, Kathryn Lee uses her background in psychology to differentiate her teaching style for each individual child. We sat down with her to learn more about how she prepares her PK3 students for future success at Léman.

5th Annual Léman Manhattan Halloween party flyer

October 02, 2019

Join Us for the 5th Annual Léman Halloween Bash

Experience downtown's premiere Halloween event on Sunday, October 27.

October 01, 2019

4th and 9th Graders Stand Up for Change at Global Climate Strike in Battery Park

On September 20th, the entire 4th grade and their teachers, in collaboration with Life Science and Environmental Science students from the 9th grade, participated in the Climate Strike in downtown Manhattan.

September 27, 2019

Faculty Profile: Christopher Winchester

As a passionate Theory of Knowledge (TOK) and English teacher, Mr. Winchester highlights for students that critical thinking can often bring more questions than answers. We sat down with him to discover more about his experience as an educator and how TOK connects students' academic experiences to the outside world.

September 23, 2019

7th Graders Get an In-Depth Look at American History in Visit to African Burial Ground National Memorial

As part of their study of colonial era New York and the African Diaspora, 7th grade Social Studies students took learning outside the classroom walls on a visit to the African Burial Ground National Memorial.

Girls standing in front of memorial fountain

September 16, 2019

9th Graders Extend Learning Beyond the Classroom on 9/11 Museum and Memorial Tour

On September 12th, the entire ninth grade class took learning beyond the classroom on a social studies field trip to the 9/11 Museum and Memorial.

September 15, 2019

Beyond Léman: Alumna Coco Ma '18 Publishes Debut Novel

We're proud to announce that alumna Coco Ma '18, now a sophomore at Yale University, has published her debut novel, Shadow Frost.

September 13, 2019

Léman's Youngest Learners Embark on Their First School Experience

This week, we welcomed fifty students to our youngest grades at Léman, Explorers and Gentle Separation Twos.

September 09, 2019

Beyond Léman: Alumna Aleiyah Springer '16 Studies in Beijing

Alumna Aleiyah Springer '16 shares her adventure as she studied abroad in Beijing, China this summer.

September 06, 2019

Welcome to the 2019-2020 School Year

Léman had a great kick-off to the 18-19 school year. We were proud to welcome our new students to the Léman family this week.

September 03, 2019

Léman Student IB Pass Rate Outperforms Peers by 20%

We are proud to share that from our first cohort of IB students in 2016 our students’ average overall points total has, annually, exceeded the IB Global points total.

August 22, 2019

Apply Now for the 2020/21 School Year

The 2020/21 admissions application is now open.

July 30, 2019

Head of School Maria Castelluccio Quoted on New York School Talk

Head of School Maria Castelluccio was recently quoted in an article on the blog New York School Talk titled "Should the NYC Department of Education Be In Charge of Private Schools Too?"

June 20, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Griffin Addison Picciani

Congratulations to senior Griffin Addison Picciani who will be enrolling at University of Pennsylvania in the fall. Griffin reflects on his time at Léman in his senior spotlight.

June 10, 2019

Congratulations to the Recipients of the Sara McMickle Summer Scholarship

We're excited to announce the recipients of the Sara McMickle Summer Scholarship, which was awarded this spring to five Upper School students.

Graduates throw their caps up in front of Federal Hall

June 03, 2019

Congratulations to the Class of 2019

On Saturday, June 1, Léman honored the graduating class of 2019.

May 31, 2019

Celebrating 12th Graders at the 2019 Senior Awards Ceremony

On May 29, the entire Upper School came together in the Broad Street Ballroom to celebrate the Class of 2019 at the 3rd annual Léman Manhattan Senior Awards Ceremony.

May 30, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Manny Quezada

Congratulations to senior Manny Quezada who will be enrolling at Brown University in the fall. Manny reflects on his time at Léman in his senior spotlight.

May 24, 2019

Kindergarten Students Explore the Spanish Speaking World

From Early Childhood through High School, students at Léman are exposed to World Language study at every level.

May 24, 2019

Upper School Students Display Creativity at Spring Visual Art Show

Our robust arts program includes a focus on visual arts, where students have the opportunity to work in a variety of mediums and styles.

May 24, 2019

Lower School Students Showcase Their Passions at PLP Fair

Lower School Students demonstrated their passions and interests at the Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) Expo this week on the Broad Street campus.

May 24, 2019

Second Graders Reenact and Reflect on the Immigrant Experience

Last week, 2nd Graders culminated their unit on immigration with a performance and Ellis Island simulation in the Broad Street Ballroom.

May 13, 2019

Senior Spotlight: QiHan Zhao

Congratulations to senior QiHan Zhao who will be enrolling at Duke University in the fall. QiHan reflects on his time at Léman in his senior spotlight.

May 09, 2019

Dancing, Great Food and Fun at the 2019 LCA Gala

Parents, faculty, and staff enjoyed a British Invasion-themed evening in the Broad Street Ballroom at the LCA Spring Gala on April 26th.

May 02, 2019

Announcing Léman's Five-Year Strategic Plan

We are thrilled to announce that we have recently published Léman’s Five-Year Strategic Plan.

Student watches an immersive movie wearing a VR headset.

May 01, 2019

Lower School Students Learn the Importance of Access to Clean Water in Immersive Experience

During Lower School Project Day on Wednesday, April 24th, 3rd and 5th-grade students engaged in a virtual reality experience with charity: water, our April community service organization.

April 29, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Madison Atherton-Graham

Congratulations to senior Madison Atherton-Graham who will be enrolling at NYU Abu Dhabi in the fall. Madison reflects on her time at Léman in her senior spotlight.

April 23, 2019

Léman Faculty and Staff Build Tower Garden with Help from an LCA Teacher Innovation Grant

The Broad Street Café has become a little greener due to three new aeroponic Tower Gardens.

April 18, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Quỳnh Trang "Tracy" Dao Do

Congratulations to senior Quỳnh Trang "Tracy" Dao Do who will be enrolling at Barnard College in the fall. Tracy reflects on her time at Léman in her senior spotlight.

April 15, 2019

Class of 2019 Celebrates Impressive College Acceptances

We are proud to announce that class of 2019 is continuing to celebrate impressive college acceptances.

April 14, 2019

Third Graders Share Original Fairy Tales with PreK Friends

Third Graders collaborate with PreK students for a reading buddy experience.

April 03, 2019

Join Us: April 14 Camp Léman Pop-UP

Get a taste of Camp Léman, downtown’s top day camp for children ages 3-10 at our FREE Camp Pop-Up on April 14.

March 22, 2019

8th Grader Jordan Petan to Perform at Carnegie Hall

Jordan Petan will be performing with the New York Pops at Carnegie Hall on April 29.

March 22, 2019

Rise Against Hunger Food Packing Event Featured in Broadsheet Daily

Léman Manhattan Rise Against Hunger food packing event was featured in the Broadsheet Daily

Children holding up International Women's Day signs

March 19, 2019

Students Take Inspiration From Influential Women on International Women's Day

On Friday, March 8th, students in the Center for Early Childhood and Lower School recognized International Women's Day by learning about and reflecting on women's achievements in history and around the world today.

March 18, 2019

Senior Spotlight: Isaac Dwass, Swarthmore

Congratulations to senior Isaac Dwass who will be enrolling at Swarthmore College in the fall. Isaac reflects on his time at Léman in his senior spotlight.

March 11, 2019

Join Us for a Spring Tour

Join us this spring to explore the Léman experience for your child.

March 07, 2019

1st Graders Use Problem Solving and Reflection to Explore New York City, Then and Now

Last month, first grade launched an inquiry into Then and Now: Change Over Time.

A student identifies emotions in photographs.

March 05, 2019

PreK 2 Students Learn the Importance of Being a Good Community Member Through Emotions Unit

PreK 2 classes recently participated in an important and powerful unit on emotions.

February 19, 2019

Upper School Students Observe Black History Month with Celebrations and Discussions

This month, students in the Upper School are celebrating Black History Month in a variety of ways.

February 15, 2019

Early Childhood and Lower School Commit to Kindness During Valentine's Week

During the week of Valentine's Day, when we celebrate "love," students across the Center for Early Childhood and the Lower School are focusing specifically on kindness.

February 11, 2019

Tickets for Seussical are On Sale Now

Join Us for the Léman Main Stage performance of Seussical!

February 10, 2019

PreK3 Students Develop Emotional Vocabulary in "Our Feelings" Unit

This month, PreK 3 students are studying "Our Feelings," learning to identify and put a word to the many feelings we have and experience every day as well as developing an understanding of empathy and the act of "putting yourself in someone else's shoes".

February 08, 2019

Seussical Goes on Sale on Mon, Feb 11 at 12PM

Tickets for Léman Main Stage Performance of Seussical On Sale on Monday, February 11 at 12PM

February 07, 2019

Join Us for a Screening of "I'm Not Racist...Am I?"

All Léman parents PK-12 and Léman students in grades 8-12 are invited to join us for a community viewing of the thought-provoking and powerful documentary “I’m Not Racist… Am I?”, on Monday, February 11 at 6 PM in the Morris Theatre.

February 05, 2019

Young Entrepreneurs Learn Business Sense on Project Day

This month, 5th graders worked with SPARK Business Academy to increase their financial literacy and business sense during the annual "Young Entrepreneurs" project day.

February 05, 2019

Upper School Students Share Filmmaking Talent at 3rd Annual Léman Film Festival

The Third Annual Léman Film Festival took place in the Morris Street Theatre on the evening of Thursday, January 31 where nine winning films of the 25 entered were screened for the audience.

January 29, 2019

Global Citizenship Celebrated at the 8th Annual International Food Festival

Students and families from the Léman community gathered together at the 8th Annual International Food Festival in the Broad Street Ballroom on January 25th.

High Schoolers pose with award-winning robot

January 25, 2019

Léman Robotics Club Competes in FIRST Tech Challenge

The Léman Robotics Club has been hard at work building and programming since the announcement of this year's FIRST Tech Challenge Rover Ruckus game in early September.

January 23, 2019

Join us for a Spring Break Stroke Development Workshop

Register Now for a Spring Break Stroke Development Workshop

January 22, 2019

Save the Date 3rd Annual Léman Film Festival

Join us for the 3rd Annual Léman Film Festival on January 31

January 10, 2019

Budding Entrepreneurs Pitch to Win in an Inter-School Competition

This winter, Léman hosted an inter-school competition where students from the Léman Plus Budding Entrepreneurs class pitched their business concepts to a panel of judges.

December 21, 2018

Happy Holidays from Léman!

On behalf of the entire Léman community, we wish you a holiday season full of joy, wonder, and laughter.

December 19, 2018

Mock Trial Team Prepares for Competition

Léman's Mock Trial club enables students to learn trial techniques, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedures, as well as practice their public speaking skills.

December 10, 2018

Students Explore the Living Tradition of Poetry on a Trip to Poets House

Last month, Middle School students took a field trip to Poets House, a national poetry library and literary center, home to readings, talks, performances, classes, and a 70,000-volume collection.

December 07, 2018

Seniors Complete Extended Essay Component of IB Diploma Programme

This month, seniors completed all the components of their Extended Essay, one of the core components of the IB Diploma.

December 06, 2018

Léman Bulls Score at the Global Games

This week, 120 Middle School students gathered in Florida with thousands of students in our sister school network to participate in the annual Global Games.

December 05, 2018

Léman Community Gives Back to City Harvest

Each month, our students embrace a philosophy of giving by engaging in meaningful service work in support of a specific organization.

December 03, 2018

NYSE Tree Lighting Features Léman Singers

Each year, the Léman Singers, an ensemble made up of 3rd through 5th Graders, are invited to perform at the New York Stock Exchange Tree Lighting.

November 27, 2018

Lower School Students Celebrate Writing at Publishing Parties

This fall, students across the Lower School celebrated their first unit of writing with Publishing Parties.

November 23, 2018

Students Observe a Day in the Life of the Hudson and East Rivers

This fall, Environmental Systems and Societies classes participated in the 16th year of "A Day in the Life of the Hudson and Harbor" along with students from schools up and down the Hudson, from Staten Island to Albany.

Enchanted Forest at Broad Street Ballroom

November 21, 2018

An Enchanted Forest of Books Takes Over the Broad Street Ballroom

This November, the Broad Street Ballroom was transformed into an enchanted forest for the annual LCA Book Fair.

November 19, 2018

5th Graders Take on Leadership Positions in the Student Council

This fall, the halls of Léman's Lower School were filled with an energetic buzz as 5th grade candidates prepared, organized, and campaigned for several positions on Student Council.

November 16, 2018

Teacher Professional Development Day Reinforces IB Approaches to Teaching and Learning

On November 12th, Léman welcomed experts in the field of Approaches to Teaching and Learning from Ashbury College in Ottawa, Canada, for a half-day curriculum planning workshop.

November 15, 2018

Fine Arts Season Begins with 10th Annual One-Act Play Festival

Directed by Mariah Sanford-White, the performances feature more than 50 students from the 6th-12th grades, showcasing talented actors, crew members, and designers.

November 05, 2018

Léman Students Enjoy a "Spooktacular" Halloween

The Halloween spirit was felt throughout the halls of both Léman campuses this week, as students, teachers, and community members celebrated with costumes, parades, parties, and activities.

October 26, 2018

Lower School Students Build on Classroom Learning in Weekly Assemblies

The Lower School Assembly is dedicated time for students and faculty to gather together in the Broad Street Ballroom.

October 25, 2018

CECE Students Build World Language Skills in Expanded Program

Last academic year, our World Language Department Chair and faculty collaborated to study and evaluate Léman's world language offerings to our Early Childhood students.

October 22, 2018

Léman's 4th Annual Halloween Bash is this Saturday!

Live music, a magic show, pumpkin decorating, face painting, drone demonstrations, amazing treats, and more.

October 22, 2018

Third Graders Create Their Own City Plans on Project Day

Third graders have been studying communities in social studies and for October's Project Day, students worked as city planners, collaboratively designing a community of their very own.

October 19, 2018

Léman Fall Tours Added In Response to Demand

In response to demand, we've added additional tour dates in November for prospective families.

October 18, 2018

Building Analytical and Investigation Skills in Lower School Science

Léman's Science Department students discover the complexities and beauty of science through the scientific method.

October 16, 2018

25 Léman Students Honored During The Duke of Edinburgh International Bronze Award Ceremony

Léman hosted its first Bronze Ceremony as part of the International Award Duke of Edinburgh Program, where 25 students from Grades 9-12 were awarded this special honor.

October 15, 2018

Upper School Students Build Community Through LCA Sponsored Bowling and Cruise Nights

Middle and High School students bonded with their classmates at two new fun-filled school sponsored evening excursions last weekend.

October 15, 2018

Léman's Athletes of the Week

Kat Cornet and Aleksandra Isailovic are this week's honorees.

October 12, 2018

One Act Play Festival Celebrates 10 Years

The Fine Arts Department is about to kick off its performance season with the 10th Annual One Act Play Festival!

October 09, 2018

Léman Student IB Pass Rate Outperforms Peers by Nearly 30%

We are thrilled to report that the Léman Class of 2018 achieved an outstanding 86% pass rate on IB Exams this summer.

October 08, 2018

100+ Colleges To Visit Léman This Year

The Office of College Counseling is busy helping with the college application process. Léman will welcome more than 100 colleges and universities to our campus this year.

October 05, 2018

Léman Main Stage Announces 2019 Production

After a week of dropping hints and clues on social media, Léman Main Stage announced that "Seussical" will the 2019 production.

October 04, 2018

5th & 6th Grade Overnight Trips Foster Teamwork, Collaboration, and Independence

Last week, the 5th grade community traveled to Frost Valley in upstate New York for a two-night camping trip, a tradition for students in their final year at the Lower School.

October 03, 2018

Growing Adventurous Eaters in Early Childhood

Sharing meals together is an important aspect of our youngest learners socialization and also helps to build their curiosity for new foods.

October 02, 2018

Léman's Athletes of the Week

With their skill and dedication, Janae Hemmings and Elle Amatullah have proven to be great assets to Léman's Athletics Program.

September 27, 2018

Two Léman Seniors Named National Merit Scholarship Commended Students

Léman is proud to announce that seniors Griffin Addison-Picciani and Isaac Dwass have been named Commended Students in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program.

September 26, 2018

Léman Musicians Win International Competition

We are pleased to announce that two of our high school band students, Jonathan Liang and Giuseppe Fu won first prize in their respective divisions of the Alessi Seminar Trombone Competition in Taipei, Taiwan.

September 26, 2018

Léman Alumni Share How IB Helped Prepare Them For College

Two members of the Class of 2017 - Nicolas Sterling and Hrishika Chakraboty - recently shared with us how the IB Program helped prepare them for college.

September 25, 2018

Introducing The Sara McMickle Summer Scholarship Program

This new scholarship program provides financial assistance to outstanding Léman Manhattan high school students.

September 24, 2018

Building a Strong Academic Foundation in Early Childhood

At Léman's Center for Early Childhood Education, our youngest students are engaged in hands-on learning experiences that set the foundation for future academic success.

September 21, 2018

Léman's Early Childhood & Lower School Students Enjoy LCA's Annual Carnival

Léman's Early Childhood and Lower School students had a fun-filled afternoon at the Léman Community Association's Annual Carnival with their families.

September 20, 2018

Léman's Athlete of the Week

Coach Andrew Thompson maintains that despite being a freshman, Zaccaria Gerosa has been a wonderful addition to the program here at Léman.

September 17, 2018

Meet Léman's New Library Info Tech Department Chair & Educational Technology Coordinator

Daniel Cruz leads the development and implementation of Léman's strategic use of technology in the classroom from PreK to 12.

September 14, 2018

Celebrating the Opening Ceremony Tradition

We celebrated the start of the 18-19 school year with our annual Opening Ceremony and the traditional "ringing of the bells."

September 13, 2018

More Than 200 New Students Join The Léman Family

Léman had a great kick-off to the 18-19 school year. We were proud to welcome more than 200 new students to the Léman family this week.

September 12, 2018

Launch Of Léman's Summer English Academy

Léman launched the "Summer English Academy," which helps international students build their proficiency in language skills. The program takes place in August over a two-week span allowing students to acclimate to life in the U.S.

August 09, 2018

Léman Adds Afternoon Explorers Session After Overwhelming Interest

Due to overwhelming interest in our "grown up and me toddler" class for 16-24 month olds for September 2018, we have added a new afternoon session on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:00-3:30pm.

August 08, 2018

Camp Léman Completes Another Successful Summer Creating Tons of New Memories For Campers

Camp Léman finished up yet another successful summer filled with hundreds of campers making memories and friends that will last them a lifetime.

July 11, 2018

Student Graduation Speaker Esmé Ng '18 Featured in Downtown Magazine

We're proud to announce that Esmé Ng '18 was featured in Downtown Magazine for her empowering and inspiring commencement speech at the 2018 Léman Manhattan Graduation Ceremony on June 2nd.

June 14, 2018

Closing Ceremonies

Friday we are bringing Closing Ceremonies to you! This annual Léman tradition celebrates our international community and the ceremonial ringing of the closing bells.

June 13, 2018

Senior Spotlight – Bradley Kaufman

Bradley will enroll at New York University, ranked #30 in national universities by US News and World Report, in the fall, where he was recruited as a member of the university's fencing team and plans to major in Economics.

June 12, 2018

Disco Dancing, Great Food, and Fun at the LCA Gala

Parents, faculty, and staff enjoyed a Studio 54-themed evening in the Broad Street Ballroom at the Spring Gala on May 4th.

June 07, 2018

Athletics Year in Review

It has been an exciting and rewarding year for the Athletics Department at Léman. Our students displayed school spirit, teamwork, and Bulls pride at games, practices, and school events throughout the year.

June 07, 2018

Young Investors Win Big at Spark Inter-School Challenge

Last month, students from the Léman Stock Market Club participated in the Spark Business Academy Spark Inter-School Challenge, which took place at Avenues, the World School.

June 04, 2018

Congratulations to the Class of 2018!

On Saturday, June 2, Léman honored its sixth graduating class.

May 31, 2018

Celebrating 12th Graders at the Senior Awards Ceremony

On May 30, the entire Upper School came together in the Broad Street Ballroom to celebrate the Class of 2018 at the 2nd annual Léman Manhattan Senior Awards Ceremony.

May 30, 2018

Varsity Athletes Honored at the Spring Athletics Awards

The Léman Athletics Department held its Spring Varsity Athletics Awards Ceremony this week in the Morris Gym, honoring varsity athletes who showed exceptional ability, teamwork, and commitment.

May 29, 2018

Watch Graduation Live - Saturday, June 2

This Saturday, June 2nd, Léman will honor the Class of 2018 at the annual Graduation Ceremony at 10 AM ET in the Broad Street Ballroom. Watch the live stream on YouTube.

May 28, 2018

4th Graders Get An In-Depth Look at American History on a Trip to Philadelphia

This month, 4th Grade students traveled to Philadelphia for a one-day educational trip that enhanced learning outside the classroom.

May 25, 2018

Students Receive Top Prizes in National Math Contest

In April, students in 2nd through 8th grades participated in the Noetic Learning Math Contest alongside 33,000 students from 772 schools around the country. We are pleased to announce that Léman had 82 participants this year, more than ever before!

May 23, 2018

Senior Spotlight: Sara Florez Briñez, UC Berkeley

As a full IB Diploma candidate, Vice President of the National Honor Society, a Léman Student Ambassador, a Boarding Student Government Cabinet Member, and a member of the Women's Choir and the Varsity Girls Volleyball team, Sara Florez Briñez has embraced a variety of leadership roles and activities in her time at Léman.

May 15, 2018

Seniors Celebrate College Acceptances on Pinning Day

On Thursday, April 26, seniors were invited to a celebratory "college pinning day" hosted by the Office of College Counseling.

May 10, 2018

Senior Spotlight: Jessica Velesaca

When senior Jessica Velesaca joined the Léman community as a freshman, she was excited for all of the opportunities Léman had to offer. "My advice to a new student would be try everything because you never know what you'll have a passion for."

May 08, 2018

Léman Student Artists Win National Awards

We are thrilled to announce that 14 Léman student artists were recognized by The Scholastic Art Awards, including two who won national awards.

April 30, 2018

Lower School Students Show Léman Pride During Spirit Week

Lower School students expressed their Léman pride during Spring Spirit Week, which featured a different theme each day including Color Day, When I Grow Up Day, Dress Like a Teacher Day, Pajama Day, and School Spirit Day.

April 26, 2018

7th and 8th Graders Take Enriching Class Trips

As part of their two-year study of American history, 7th and 8th grade social studies students took educational and enriching trips to Boston and Washington, D.C. last week.

April 24, 2018

Senior Spotlight: Sean Vaz

When senior Sean Vaz started at Léman as a 5th grader, she couldn't anticipate what was ahead of her. Over her eight years at the school, Sean has thrived as an active member of the Girls Volleyball Team, the Black Student Union, and the Student Government, starting out as Vice President in her junior year and as President during her senior year.

April 18, 2018

National Honor Society Inducts New Members

An induction ceremony for the Léman Manhattan chapter of the National Honor Society was held in the Morris Street Campus Theatre on Tuesday, April 10. 14 outstanding 10th and 11th grade students were chosen as the 2018 inductees.

April 10, 2018

Students Explore Shanghai and Belize Over Spring Break

One of the most unique and exciting aspects of the Léman experience is the opportunity to travel on cultural exchange and academic trips during Spring Break each year.

April 09, 2018

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Comes to Life for CECE Students

Early Childhood students, as well as parent and faculty chaperones, traveled to Union Square's DR2 Theatre for a very special performance of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, based on the world-renowned book by author/illustrator Eric Carle.

April 04, 2018

Lower School Students Share Their Unique Talents

Students from grades 1-5 showcased a variety of talents at the annual Lower School Talent Show on March 16. Students danced, sang, performed gymnastics, played musical instruments, and even demonstrated a science experiment.

April 03, 2018

IB Art Students Exhibit Their Work

On Tuesday, March 13, the entire Léman community was invited to attend the 2018 IB Art Exhibit: Anti-Pop.

March 14, 2018

Léman Participates in National School Walkout

This morning, Léman Manhattan participated in the National School Walkout in solidarity with hundreds of other schools across the country to honor the students who lost their lives at Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School on February 14.

March 13, 2018

11th Grader Accepted to Prestigious Stanford Internship

11th grader QiHan Zhao was recently accepted into the Stanford University Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Program for the summer of 2018.

March 09, 2018

Students Celebrate a Love of Reading with Project Cicero

Last week, 4th graders helped collect books in support of Project Cicero, which has placed almost 3 million books in under-resourced New York City public school classrooms.

March 01, 2018

Head of School Maria Castelluccio Speaks Out Against Gun Violence

Léman's Head of School Maria Castelluccio, along with the heads of more than 150 other NY independent schools, recently signed this letter to the President and legislative leaders calling for action against gun violence.

February 28, 2018

"Anything Goes" Tickets On Sale Now!

Léman Main Stage presents "Anything Goes" with music and lyrics by Cole Porter on March 8, 9, and 10. Get your tickets now!

February 26, 2018

Students Celebrate Chinese New Year

Last week, students across divisions took part in celebrations and activities to observe Lunar New Year, an important and influential Chinese Festival.

February 26, 2018

A Historic Walk Around Our Neighborhood

Seventh grade social studies students extended learning beyond the classroom walls as they took a walking tour of the neighborhood as part of their unit on early American history.

February 22, 2018

Léman Goes Off-Broadway for United in Song

On Tuesday, February 13, the entire Léman community came together for "United in Song: A Léman Community Concert" featuring elementary, middle, and high school students, faculty and parents, and a star-studded line-up of guest performers.

February 12, 2018

Léman Chess Players Score Big in Local Tournament

On Sunday, February 4, a group of nine Center For Early Childhood Education and Lower School students participated in a tournament hosted by the NYC Knights, PS 41's chess club.

February 12, 2018

Students Gain New Perspective on Black History Month

February is Black History Month and the Upper School Social Studies Department is exploring this important topic in different ways.

February 12, 2018

Celebrating Global Citizenship at the International Festival

Excitement, internationalism, and the smell of delicious food is still in the air from the International Festival, an annual event hosted by the LCA in the Broad Street Ballroom.

February 08, 2018

The Léman Community Association Presents "United in Song"

A one-night only concert featuring Lower, Middle, & High School students, parents, faculty, local college students, adult musicians, and professionals from the worlds of Broadway, Classical and Jazz music.

January 23, 2018

NYC Kids Project Teaches Diversity and Inclusion

Lower School students welcomed the NYC Kids Project, an arts-based organization providing educational programs to students about diversity and inclusion, into classrooms last week.

January 16, 2018

Future Computer Scientists Learn to Code

Earlier this winter, Léman was excited to participate in the Hour of Code, a celebration of computer science where every student, PreK 3 through the 5th grade, had a chance to code.

January 16, 2018

Student Musicians Take The Stage

Throughout December, young artists in PreK 4 through 12th Grade shared their talents in a series of winter concerts, featuring choral, violin and band ensembles, as well as student soloists and duets.

January 12, 2018

We The Future

All Léman parents from Early Childhood through High School and Léman students in 7th grade and above are invited to join us on Wednesday, January 17 from 5-7 PM for the Opening Reception of "We The Future," a special art installation in the Morris Gallery.

December 15, 2017

Lunch at Léman: Chef Susy's Hot Chocolate

This recipe is the ultimate in rich and decadent and certainly not for the faint of heart. Perfect for the holidays and on a cold winters night, or two, or three!

December 15, 2017

New Drop Off PreK 2 Program Starting Fall 2018

After successfully launching a "Grown Up and Me" PreK 2 program in Fall 2017, Léman is excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a Drop Off PreK 2 Program for Sept 2018 enrollment.

December 04, 2017

Little Einsteins Explore Bowling Green Park

2nd and 9th Grade Life Science students met in Bowling Green Park, the oldest park in New York City, to participate in the first session of Léman Little Einsteins.

December 01, 2017

2017 Global Games!

This week, over 100 Middle School students gathered in Florida with thousands of students in our sister school network to participate in the annual Global Games, an Olympic-style athletic competition.

December 01, 2017

Léman Singers Perform at NYSE Christmas Tree Lighting

This week, the Léman Singers, an ensemble made up of 21 3rd through 5th Graders, were invited to perform at the 94th Annual New York Stock Exchange Tree Lighting.

November 21, 2017

A Futuristic Learning Experience, Courtesy of Google

Last week, students from Kindergarten through 11th Grade participated in an inquiry-based learning experience, integrating science, social studies, and technology through Google's Expeditions Augmented Reality pilot program.

November 15, 2017

Inspiring Young Readers and Writers at the Annual Book Fair

This week the Broad Street Ballroom was transformed into a magnificent hall of books for the annual LCA Book Fair.

November 14, 2017

Join Us for our 2017/18 Winter Tours

If you are applying to Léman for the 2018-19 academic year, we invite you to attend a Winter Admissions Tour.

October 30, 2017

Léman Exchange Welcomes Dr. Derrick Gay: Diversity, Inclusion and Global Citizenship Education Consultant

All current Léman parents are invited to the next Léman Exchange on Monday, November 6 for a special parent workshop with Dr. Derrick Gay - Diversity, Inclusion and Global Citizenship Education Consultant.

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Senior Spotlight: Nia Lwanga '22 University of Southern California

Upper School Observes Mental Health Awareness Month With Workshops and Guest Speakers

Senior Spotlight: Aru Shabdarbayeva '22, Boston University

Join us at the Léman Lower Manhattan Children's Fair on June 5

Léman Celebrates All Things Science During 2022 Science Week

Senior Spotlight: Lucas Sosnick '22 Stanford University

Students Inspired by Influential Women During Women's History Month

Senior Spotlight: João Philippe (JP) Babin '22 Rice University

Join the summer fun at Camp Léman!

Why Should Girls Learn to Code? 12th Graders Share their Personal Experience and Enthusiasm for Computer Science

Senior Spotlight: Andrea Gonzales '22 Northeastern University

Students Gain New Perspective on Black History & Black Excellence as February Comes to a Close

Senior Spotlight: Teddy Nahoum '22 Duke University

Léman Main Stage Presents Chicago: Tickets are Now on Sale

Congratulations to the Winners of the 6th Annual Léman Film Festival

Léman Community Honors Lunar New Year with Traditional Crafts, Activities, and Celebrations

Senior Spotlight: Ella Turnacioglu '22 Villanova University

Léman Students Recognized by Scholastic Art Awards

Lower School Students Explore Identity and Diversity on Project Day

Senior Spotlight: Ayo Omilola '22, Harvard University

Faculty Profile, Samantha Hansen Early Childhood & Lower School Visual Art Teacher

Léman Students Work with the Office of College Counseling on the College Application Process

Léman High School Students and Faculty Expand Horizons at Leadership Conferences

Léman Manhattan Preparatory School and The École join forces to create a new French bilingual high school program

Students Celebrate Literacy and Forge New Bonds on 3rd Annual Book Day

Faculty Profile, Douglas McEachern Upper School Mathematics Teacher

Upper School Students Honor Dia de Los Muertos with Collaborative Artwork

8th Graders Gain Empathy and Interview Skills Through Monologue Project

Faculty Profile, Katya Buslo Léman Explorers Head Teacher

Faculty Profile: Carol Liu, Early Childhood and Lower School Music Teacher

Faculty Profile: Erik Romano, Lower School Science Teacher

Léman Stands Up for Kindness on Unity Day

Upper School Students Take Learning Outside the Classroom on Trips Around New York City

Join us for the 7th Annual Léman Halloween Bash and Open House

12th Grader Lucas Sosnick Creates Educational Card Game

Faculty Profile: Amelia Barnes, Upper School Science Teacher

Léman Community Celebrates Latinx Heritage Month

Lara Sweeney '21 Achieves Impressive IB Diploma Score

Welcome, Luz Garcelon, Director of IB Programming

High School Science Students Awarded Prestigious Internships

Join us for a parent info session

Introducing Our New Private Bus Service from Brooklyn

Lower School Students Showcase Their Passions through Personalized Learning Plans

Senior Spotlight: Carlos Marinho de Queiros, Babson College

High School Students Support Middle Schoolers with Students 4 Students Tutoring Program

Early Childhood and Lower School Students Expand Cultural Horizons on Project Day

Senior Spotlight: Tarragh Horner, Williams College

Léman Celebrates Arab American Heritage Month

4th and 5th Grade Students Explore Digital Music Composition During Virtual Visiting Artist Series

10th Grade French Students Share Their Language-Learning Journey at Léman

Senior Spotlight: Isadora Fleming '21, NYU Shanghai

Head of School Maria Castelluccio Quoted in Our Town, Downtown

Senior Spotlight: Ai Omae, Johns Hopkins University

Students Take Inspiration From Influential Women With Projects and Assemblies During Women's Herstory Month

Congratulations to the Scholastic Art Award Winners

Faculty Profile: Layla El Heilani, IB French Teacher

Students Gain New Perspective on Black History Month

Faculty Profile: Andrea Yost, Early Childhood and Lower School Visual Art Teacher

Léman Science Department Publishes Inaugural Issue of the Léman Science Journal

DEIJ Update: Standing Up to Anti-Asian Violence and Honoring February and March Holidays

Faculty Profile: Ariana McAvoy, Upper School Mathematics Teacher & Mathematics Department Chair

11th Grader Robert Fornes Takes Initiative to Clean Up Jersey City Beach

Faculty Profile: Ursula Amatrudo, PreK 3 Head Teacher

IB Math Students Problem Solve Real-World Situations in Unit on Voronoi Diagrams

Students Foster Inclusivity and Forge New Bonds at Second Annual "One Book, One Léman" Book Day

Happy Holidays from Léman

Léman Students Chosen to Attend NAIS People of Color Conference and the Student Diversity Leadership Conference

Faculty Profile: Alyse Reap, Lower School Science Teacher

11th Graders to Begin New IB Theory of Knowledge Curriculum in January 2021

Faculty Profile: CJ Lee, PreK 4 Head Teacher

Lower School Goes to the Polls, Electing the Newest Members of the Lower School Student Council

Faculty Profile: Michael Johnson, Upper School Social Studies Teacher

Léman Students Participate in Global Mindedness in IB Schools Study

Faculty Profile: Jessica McCormack, World Language Department Chair and Upper School French Teacher

Join Us for the 6th Annual Léman Halloween Bash

11th and 12th Graders Explore Over 80 Colleges During Admissions Rep Visits

Reimagining Education in a Pandemic: Reflections from the field | Megan Storey Hallam, Ed.S

Join Us for a Fall Tour