Lupine Receives the 2024 Adelmann Improvement Award

Board Chair Jason Antonitis and his wife, founding Board member Heather Antonitis, accepted the award on our school’s behalf at the Chamber’s awards dinner.

We are honored to share an exciting milestone in our school’s journey: the Lockport Chamber of Commerce has selected us as a recipient of the 2024 Adelmann Improvement Award. This recognition celebrates businesses and property owners whose investments enhance both the physical environment and overall vitality of the Lockport community.

A Vision Rooted in Community

When our school opened its doors in Lockport nine years ago, we carried with us a clear vision: to create a place where students and families could learn, grow, and feel deeply connected. From the beginning, our mission has extended beyond education—it has been about contributing to the life and growth of the community we call home.

One Year in Our New School Home

This past year marked an important chapter as we moved into our new, purpose-built school home. Every detail of this space—its classrooms, gathering areas, and learning environments—reflects our commitment to providing students with the best possible foundation for success.

Receiving the Adelmann Improvement Award during our first year in this new building makes the moment especially meaningful. It affirms that our efforts to strengthen our school are also strengthening the broader Lockport community.

Honoring Local Reinvestment and Growth

The Lockport Chamber of Commerce created the Adelmann Improvement Award to highlight property owners who demonstrate a commitment to reinvestment and community enhancement. Their belief that “healthy and vibrant commercial districts boost the economic health and overall quality of life” aligns closely with our values as an educational institution.

A Shared Achievement

The building committee on-site during the first phase of demolition—a milestone moment in bringing our new school home to life.

This recognition is not ours alone. It belongs to everyone who has been part of our journey—our students, families, faculty, staff, and community partners. Your belief in our mission has helped us grow from a small beginning into a thriving part of Lockport’s educational landscape.

Looking Ahead

As we celebrate this achievement, we remain focused on the future: continuing to invest in our school, enriching the learning experiences of our students, and contributing to the long-term vitality of the Lockport community.

Thank you to the Lockport Chamber of Commerce for this distinction and to our entire school community for making this milestone possible. We are excited for all that lies ahead.