ICS Sweet 16 Fundraiser
Celebrating 16 Years of Impact
on Staten Island
Now through July 1, 2026
For 16 years, Integration Charter Schools (ICS) has been opening doors for students across Staten Island—providing free, public education that is innovative, inclusive, and built around each student’s unique path.
Today, we’re celebrating that impact—and investing in what comes next.
Our Goal:
$60,000 raised over 16 days, culminating at our Senior Decision Day on July 1, 2026!
Donate Now:
Here’s How Your Support Can Help
In honor of Integration Charter Schools' 16 years of service to the Staten Island student community, we’re focusing on donations in $16 increments.
About Integration Charter Schools (ICS)
Integration Charter Schools is a network of K–12 public charter schools serving Staten Island students with a simple but powerful mission: to provide meaningful pathways to college, career, and life success for every student. Across our four schools, students benefit from:
- Rigorous academics
- Personalized learning plans
- Social-emotional support
- Opportunities to earn college credits and explore careers
We are proud to be free, public, and open to all families—and to offer parents a meaningful choice in their child’s education.
Our Sweet 16 Fundraiser
In honor of our 16th year, we’re launching a 16-day campaign to bring our community together in support of our students. You can participate in a way that’s meaningful to you: Give $16 in honor of 16 years Give a multiple of $16 Make a larger gift to expand impact even further Every contribution—at every level—helps create opportunity.
Why Your Support Matters
Like all charter schools, ICS receives less public funding per student than traditional public schools. That means we do more with less—every day. Your support helps us go further by funding:
- Enrichment programs and hands-on learning
- College and career exposure opportunities
- Student supports that extend beyond the classroom
- Experiences that help students discover their potential
The Power of Sharing
This campaign is built on community.
When one person gives, our students benefit. When one person gives and/or shares with others, the impact grows.
If 16 people each tell 16 people… the possibilities are endless.
We invite you to:
- Share this page with your network
- Encourage others to join you
- Help us reach new supporters
Donate to ICS in honor of one of our schools:
Support ICS in honor of the school, student, or teacher that means the most to you!
Our four schools—Lavelle Preparatory Charter School, Richmond Preparatory Charter School, Early College Charter School, and New Ventures Charter School—are coming together in a spirit of collaboration and friendly competition, working to expand opportunities for every ICS student.
Lavelle Preparatory
Charter School
Lavelle Preparatory Charter School offers students a continuous journey from elementary through high school, combining strong academics with a deep commitment to social-emotional wellness in a supportive, small-school environment.
Richmond Preparatory
Charter School
Richmond Preparatory Charter School empowers students in grades 6–12 to grow academically, socially, and emotionally—celebrating diversity and building lifelong learners.
Early College Charter School
In partnership with the College of Staten Island and Monroe College, students of Early College Charter School have the opportunity to earn tuition-free college credits while completing their high school diploma.
New Ventures Charter School
New Ventures Charter School serves students ages 16–21 with a personalized, supportive approach that blends academics with real-world experience, helping students reconnect and move forward.