Iona Preparatory Lower School Cuts Ribbon on New Playground

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. (June 14, 2018) – Iona Preparatory Lower School cut the ribbon on a new playground for students in grades K-8 on Monday, with children, parents and educators joining in the celebration.

“For developing minds and bodies, a new playground opens a world of exploration and discovery,” saiBro. Thomas Leto, Iona Preparatory School President. “Kids learn through play, and it is often on the playground that many of life’s skills are learned.Leadership, persistence, empathy, courage – it is no exaggeration to say that all are practiced on the playground.”

To learn more about Iona Prep, an all-boys K-12 Catholic school in New Rochelle, please visit IonaPrep.org.

About Iona Preparatory School

Reaccredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools in 2015, Iona Preparatory School K-12 sits on 37 acres of suburban green in New Rochelle, N.Y., where it educates young men to be moral and ethical leaders. Iona Preparatory School is a Catholic community inspired by the charism of Blessed Edmund Rice as expressed in the Essential Elements of a Christian Brothers Education. We develop young men into moral and ethical leaders who are dedicated to Christian service and who strive for spiritual, intellectual and physical excellence. Iona Prep was recently named as Westchester’s only all-boys Catholic school to make the “NY top 100 private schools list” on niche.com. The Centennial Campaign for Excellence is a $10 million capital campaign that will greatly enhance the arts and technology programs for all students. Brick-and-mortar components include the addition of a 435-seat auditorium and an expansion of the Upper School’s Paul Verni Fine Arts Center. At the Lower School, the Library and Technology Center would be completely updated and renovated with a focus on storytelling and STEM education. For more information, please visit IonaPrep.organd to hear our story, visit IAmIonaPrep.com.