Charlton School Cuts the Ribbon on New Dormitories

Students at the Charlton School are getting fresh new dorms. 

In a June 12 ribbon cutting, the Charlton School unveiled the four brand new dormitory buildings. Each dorm has capacity for eight students with each student receiving a private room and sharing a bathroom with one other student. The dorms include a fresh living space, rooms for activities and kitchen and laundry facilities. 

The ribbon cutting comes after a year of construction — starting with a groundbreaking ceremony in June 2024. In addition to the dorms, students also have a new maker space, sidewalks and outdoor areas. 

In his remarks, Executive Director of the Charlton School, Alex Capo highlighted the collaborative nature of the project and thanked the numerous stakeholders for their efforts. 

“Together we have truly created a space where any student can feel safe and valued,” Capo said. “On behalf of the Charlton School, thank you.” 

Head of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (DASNY), Robert Rodriguez said he wished that there were more facilities like the Charlton School especially in the community he used to represent as an Assemblyman in East Harlem. 

Bo Goliber, Chief Strategy and Impact officer for the Charlton School said students were set to move into the new dorms when they came back to school following graduation. She also highlighted the impact the dorms on the students. 

“In general, how the students wake up and start each day will be so dramatically improved that we hope that leads to a better overall process to improve their mental health,” Goliber said. 

The Charlton School is a year-round school which assists young women grades 8-12 from across the Northeast. It serves 42 students with 28 living on campus and 14 being bused in daily by their home school districts. In addition to standard academics, it provides equine or horse-based therapy, arts and recreation and campus life.