The 2024-25 Lake Orion Community Schools calendars are now available by visiting the LakeOrionSchools.org calendar page. A single sheet of the important dates is also listed on that page.

Dec 9 - Parent University "Anxious Generation"

Dec 10 - Earning College Credit Information Night 6 p.m.

Dec 12 - Winter Choir Concert 7 p.m.

Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Holiday Break

The Lake Orion Community Schools Parent University Series continues with the second session in the social media and cell phone awareness series tonight, onday, December 9, 2024 in the KIVA at Lake Orion High School for families of students at all levels. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30p.m..

The evening will feature a showing of "The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt" webinar, followed by a whole group discussion.

If parents would prefer, they can watch the webinar at home and just attend the group discussion, which will begin at 7:45 p.m., led by LOCS Superintendent Heidi Mercer.

To attend this event, please register.

If you have any questions, please contact LOCS Director of Elementary Curriculum Kerri Anderson at kerri.anderson@lok12.org.

Reminder - the LOHS Parent Group (formally PTO) is requesting donated homemade cookies from our families. Due to an allergy in the school, we CANNOT accept cookies containing PEANUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER and please also bring a copy of the recipe. You can deliver the cookies to school Dec. 9 and 10 between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the front doors. The staff will get to partake in a Christmas buffet of cookies on December 11, creating a platter to take home to share with their families this season!

Thank you to those that have already dropped off cookies today. There is still time if you would like to use the sign-up genius link below to donate! Any questions, contact Kristi Pavelich at Kristi.Pavelich@lok12.org.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0545ACA82DA20-53192928-lake

Interested in earning college credit in high school? Come on December 10th for an opportunity to learn about all the opportunities we offer. #ProtectTheThunder #AlwaysLakeOrion. See website for more details.

Do you know a teacher who goes above and beyond to make a lasting impact? We're looking for outstanding educators who shine in the classroom, support students after school, or uplift the community through their dedication and passion.

Teacher eligibility:

• Full Time Certified High School Classroom Teacher
• At least 5 years of teaching in Lake Orion Schools
• Mr. Steele (2024), Ms. Srock (2023), Mr. Bodiya (2022), Ms. Burns (2021) and Ms. Stone (2022) are not eligible due to having won the Teacher of the Year award within the last 5 years.

Nomination Criteria:

Nominate a teacher who meets one or more of the following criteria:

• Creates an engaging and supportive learning environment.
• Makes a difference in students' lives through after-school programs, mentoring, or extracurricular activities.
• Contributes to the community through volunteerism, leadership, or innovative projects.

How to Nominate:

https://forms.office.com/r/d9v4yqB49A

Deadline: 12/15/2024 at 11:45 p.m.

Help us celebrate the educators who inspire us all! 🌟

LIONS CLUB has said there is a NEED for the following specific items, if possible:

Canned chili, Canned beef stew, Canned or pouch tuna, Pudding cups, Jello cups, Instant Mashed Potatoes, Cereal, Pancake Mix, Syrup, Pasta noodles, Instant Rice, Salad Dressing, Stove Top Dressing and Juice.

Instead of getting caught up in what items to put on a wish list or gifts to buy, spend some time thinking about giving to others. The holidays are an important time for our students to give back to their community and helping others is the best way to spread holiday cheer. Students might even adopt an “attitude of gratitude”!

Please encourage your student to check the email from Ms. P on the MANY December Service Opportunities or look on the LOHS Service Learning website. All opportunities are listed in x2VOL under the Green “Find Opportunities” button with DECEMBER in the title.

The Acorn2Oak grant program empowers Oakland County's young residents, ages 8 to 18, to pursue their passions and talents. These grants, which can be up to $1,000, support a wide range of initiatives, from entrepreneurial ventures to community impact projects. By providing financial support, Acorn2Oak aims to inspire personal growth, civic engagement, and leadership development among the youth in Oakland County.

Please take a moment to remind your child that students at Lake Orion High School are required to obtain a parking pass to park legally on campus. Recently, we’ve put up signs indicating that any unauthorized vehicles will be towed by Buckhorn, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.

To ensure a smooth parking experience, students can purchase their parking passes before school or during lunch. We’ve noticed an increase in vehicles parked in unauthorized areas, so please remind your student to park only in designated spots.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our campus organized and safe!

For more information please visit the LOHS Student Parking website.

We're producing our live newscast LO-AM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. And we'll have the varsity boys' basketball games on Tuesday & Thursday.

As always, tune in at www.dragonbroadcasting.org. (A subscription of $11.99 is required to view sports broadcasts, but nearly half of that money comes directly back to our broadcast program.)

Guided After School (GAP) program that offers various clubs for our students at Lake Orion High School. Each club is led by our outstanding staff at LOHS. All After School clubs will abide by Lake Orion High School rules and current policies.

How to Sign up for GAP

• Fill out the GAP form and pay the GAP fee in order to participate in all GAP clubs.
• Students are eligible for all clubs after they pay for one. THIS IS ONLY FOR GAP CLUBS
• Register for GAP clubs with Mr. Kimball or online with the links below

GAP Form

Pay GAP fee using PaySchools Central

Each year, the Cultural Outreach Committee strives to honor the legacy of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by offering something special to our community. This year, LOCS is excited to lift our students’ voices. We invite students to share their perspectives on Dr. King’s profound statement, “Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly,” through various forms of expression, including short essays, poetry, multimedia, or artwork.

Dr. King’s vision of equality and justice continues to inspire us, and we believe that our students’ unique insights and creativity can contribute to this ongoing dialogue. By participating, students not only celebrate Dr. King’s legacy but also reflect on how his message resonates in today’s world.

For questions regarding this year's contest, please refer to the entry form.

Important Note: Senior updates and more information can be found on the Lake Orion High School website under the Senior Class of 2025 page or our new Class of 2025 Smore.

It is college application season! Lake Orion High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely. *This is a FREE account to you and can work with two different e-mails.

** Note: If a college/university site requires a fee please stop in to see your counselor BEFORE making any payments.

Parchment Instructions are located on the Lake Orion High School website under the Counseling tab.

High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.

Participants will be able to gather the following information:

• Information about the NEW Community College Guarantee
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
• Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
• Important action items for students and families
• Additional resources and program information

All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.

December 10 at 6:30 p.m.

Looking for information about participating as a student athlete, the athletic schedule, or how to purchase tickets to sporting events, please visit the athletics website: Athletics Calendar - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org)

• LOHS drop off and pick up entrance for students is from Scripps Road only.
  
  
• The arrows indicate the direction of flow during student drop off and pick up.
  
  
• Green Arrows indicate drop off/pick up zone. Please pull forward as far as you can before having your student exit/enter the vehicle.
  
  
• DO NOT pull up to the main building.
  
  
• DO NOT use the Staff Lot or Bus Loop for picking up or dropping off students.

Thank you for taking the time to recognize one of Lake Orion Community Schools' staff members for their excellence.

The intent of the Distinguished Dragon program is to ensure that staff members who go above and beyond their regular duties are appreciated. The additional effort or support can range from helping an individual to helping a group or any effort that seems worthy of praise.

The staff member can be nominated by a student, parent, community member or even their own colleague. We ask for the submitter's name and contact information to follow up with specific questions if necessary.

Please complete the form entirely so the individual can be appropriately honored for their contributions.

Dr. Daniel Haas

Principal

Amy Thebo

Principal's Secretary

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Anthony Kiner - 11th grade

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

Danielle Bredemus - 9th grade

Brad Bailey - 10th grade

Rosa Everitt -12th grade

CTE & K-12 Career Readiness Coordinator

Christopher Bell

Have questions about your schedule?

If you find an error in your student's schedule, please ask them to reach out to their counselor or visit the counseling center before the start of the school day or during passing time.

Secretary Greta Bailey

Phone: 248-693-5640

Counselors

A-Cot Christy Bell

Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno

Gu-Led Natalie Parraghi

Lee- Pep Michele Novak

Peq-Sta Alicia Conner

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

Heather Rutledge

HS Special Education Teaching Consultant

The 2024-25 Lake Orion Community Schools calendars are now available by visiting the LakeOrionSchools.org calendar page. A single sheet of the important dates is also listed on that page.

OK2SAY is available state-wide for public and private schools in Michigan; anybody can submit a confidential tip. Specially trained technicians receive the tips and filter the information to the appropriate agency to provide a timely and effective response

Check out LOCS' Flickr albums for pictures of all our events, Homecoming Game, Pep Assemblies, Invitationals, Graduations, first day of school pics and more.

It's ok to ask for help

Care Solace connects students, staff, and their families to care.

At no cost to you, Care Solace will quickly and confidentially find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.

Find the right help at the right time.

Website: https://www.lakeorionschools.org/high-school-home

Location: 495 East Scripps Road, Orion Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248)693-5420
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