Lake Orion HS Newsletter

The 2026-27 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.

October 28: NHS Induction Ceremony (By invitation)

October 29 - 30: 1st Term Exams, 1/2 Days

November 2-3: Fall Break, No School

November 3 - Election Day, Go VOTE!

November 25 - 27: Thanksgiving Break, No School

Why is there a Lake Orion Community Schools bond proposal on the ballot now? Learn more about the bond on the November 3 ballot and the opportunities it could provide for students. This video will help voters understand what a bond offers for LOCS. https://youtu.be/5OasIv0IC7s

LOCS will be hosting a Parent University session THIS Thursday, October 22 at the LOCS Administration Building. This event will run from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Sign up here!

Fall cleanup is a great time to check your medicine cabinet! Join the North Oakland Community Coalition on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to safely dispose of unused or expired medications at either location:

• Oakland County Sheriff’s Orion Substation: 2323 Joslyn Rd.

• Oxford Village Police Department: 22 W. Burdick St.

This is also an opportunity to talk with your teen about prescription drug misuse and fentanyl. Counterfeit pills can look like real prescription medications but may contain deadly amounts of fentanyl. Remind teens to take only medications prescribed to them and dispensed by a licensed pharmacy. For resources and tips to help start these conversations with your student, visit our website here.

Safely disposing of medications helps prevent misuse and accidental poisoning. NOCC will be present at both locations to assist with safe disposal.

Parents a huge thank you for using the Amazon Wishlist and donating many supplies needed. We put them in the Staff Lounge and they are gone within days. Here is a picture of just SOME of the donations along with lots of kleenex and lysol wipes that were already taken before we could get a picture!

The LOHS Parent Group is serving up some appreciation for our hardworking staff with a fun Apple Nacho Bar on October 28, and they need your help to make it a "sweet success"!

They are looking for donations of apples, toppings, and supplies. To make participating easy, they have created a SignUpGenius and an Amazon Wish List with needed items. Whether you donate an item or purchase directly from the wish list, every contribution helps show appreciation for all the staff do for our students each day. Thank you for helping us add a little crunch, sweetness, and gratitude to their week!

LOHS Spanish National Honor Society student's putting on an event October 30 from 3-4 p.m. for students under 10 years old. Use QR code to sign-up students under 10 years old. Space is limited to the first 20 to sign-up.

Lake Orion High School's Career Center provides students and families the resources necessary to ensure post secondary planning is current and seamless. Please visit our website often to see what is happening! In the Career Center, students can ask questions about Xello and their EDPs, obtain Work Permits, and receive information about Service Hours.

This week is the beginning of many local service opportunities! Please encourage your student to check their email for all events or look under the Opportunities link in x2VOL for events beginning with OCTOBER in the title. Over 70 service hours at local events including trunk or treats at local elementary schools and community parties, a middle school dance, and assisting in elementary or middle schools on an exam half day will have them out in our community enjoying all the fall festivities.

There are only two more weeks of college visits this fall! We are closing out the season with University of Detroit-Mercy, Northwood, Ohio University, Univ of Michigan-Flint, University of Alabama, Saginaw Valley, the Douglas Aveda Institute and Calvin University. Each half hour session is packed with information on scholarships, housing, academics, and financial aid available at each school. Students have a sign up genius link in their school email account and in the Class of 27 Teams page to sign up for the visits.

If you are an Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) student, be advised you will have varying schedules on Wednesdays. It is important to review this information as to not miss classes in either location.

This schedule has been shared with our Northeast and Northwest campuses, as well as LOHS Staff. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your counselors.

Is your student interested in hands-on learning, exploring career pathways, or gaining real-world experience? Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) offers students the opportunity to develop career-ready skills, explore their interests, and earn high school credit.

Students and families interested in attending OSTC during the 2027–2028 school year are encouraged to take advantage of these upcoming opportunities!

Upcoming OSTC Events:

• October 23 – OSTC Presentation at LOHS: Students can learn about OSTC programs during the school day. No registration is required!
• October 28 – OSTC Northeast Information Night: Students and families can explore programs, meet instructors, and learn more about OSTC. See flyer for more details.
• November 19 – OSTC Student Tours: Students will have the opportunity to visit OSTC and explore available programs. More information and sign up coming soon via ParentSquare.
• November 19 – Cosmetology Information Night: Begins at 6:00 p.m. See flyer for more details.

These events are a great opportunity to explore the programs available at OSTC and help students make informed decisions about their course selections for the 2027–2028 school year!

Visit the GAP website for more information, and follow us on Instagram: @LOHSGap.

Take a look at our upcoming live broadcast schedule for the week ahead. We'll have 3 episodes of our live newscast LO-AM. Plus Varsity Volleyball on Thursday night, and the regular season finale for Varsity Football when they host Saline on Friday.

Tune in at www.dragonbroadcasting.org!

Drop-in tutoring will be available through the National Honor Society after school from 2:45-3:30 in room A206 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Bring your homework with you for a quiet, productive tutoring environment!

AP Students and Families,

A ParentSquare post went out on Friday, September 18 making AP students/families aware that the Advanced Placement Exam registration is now open. Students who wish to take an AP exam must register and submit payment in full ($105.00 per exam) to the online site of Total Registration by November 11, 2026.

To register, students will log into Total Registration and fill out an AP Exam Registration form and pay on the same site. Please use this link to register: Advanced Placement - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org)

Please note the following additional information:

• AP exams this year will either be completely Digital or partially Digital (MC completed digitally, free response completed paper/pen)
• NO refunds after November 11, 2026.
• AP exams will be administered during morning and afternoon sessions on May 3-7 and May 10-14, 2027

Should you have any questions, please email Anthony Kiner, Anthony.kiner@lok12.org or Christine Bell, Christine.bell@lok12.org.

When a student exceeds established absence thresholds for unexcused absences or tardy to class, the consequence is loss of grade (GPA impact) for the course, not automatic loss of credit. Instead, the course will be recorded as Credit (P) on the transcript.

ABSENCE THRESHOLDS:

• Quarter-Length Courses: 10 or more Unexcused Absences

• Semester-Length Courses: 20 or more Unexcused Absences

TARDY THRESHOLDS:

• Quarter-Length Courses: 10 or more Unexcused Tardies

• Semester-Length Courses: 20 or more Unexcused Tardies

CREDIT EARNING REQUIREMENT: To earn Credit (P) after loss of grade, a minimum final score of 60% is required in the class. Credit earned under this structure does not calculate into GPA.

Click the button below to read all details regarding our new Attendance Policy. The policy begins on page 34 of the Student Handbook.

Reminder - School Dismissal Manager (SDM) is a website and smartphone app for reporting absences and early dismissals. It is easy to use and then you do not have to call the school.

If further assistance is needed:

• For SDM, contact Ms. Humes at patricia.humes@lok12.org or 248-693-5420 option 1.
• For the early dismissal line, please contact Veronica Estell at 248-693-5420 option 2.

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. Go Dragons!

Researchers at the University of Michigan are hosting online focus groups this fall with parents and students ages 13-18 on their experiences with school cell phone policies. Focus groups for students and parents are hosted separately and all participants will receive a $25 electronic gift card. Click here to learn more and sign up.

LOCS uses ParentSquare in two ways (Posts and Messages) to communicate from the district, school and teacher level. There is an informational page at LakeOrionSchools.org ParentSquare.

Don't forget families do have the ability to tweak the platform to your desired communications.

• App -- For even more convenience, download the ParentSquare app (from the App Store or Google Play). While communications will still be received without the app as email and text messages, it is a significant asset for families.
• Notifications -- Families will be able to easily adjust their notification settings to determine when and if they receive updates (email, text, app). Messages are scheduled to arrive in the evening each day, unless the family changes its settings to receive instantly. Urgent/important messages will be pushed through instantly, even without family changes.
• Language – Families can adjust their desired language preferences.

Have questions once you log into ParentSquare? Click the question mark in the top right corner of the desktop version or the Help tab on the app (tap the triple bar icon at the top left) to find answers to most of your questions.

Additional questions can be directed to the LOCS Communications Department at communications@lok12.org.

For families who are currently receiving food assistance benefits from the state of Michigan, or wonder if their family qualifies, please read the information below.

When it’s time to update your information, it’s important to report any changes to your income, employment, family situation, or address quickly. Visit MI Bridges to make sure your information is accurate and up to date or call the local MDHHS office if you need assistance. They are here to help you keep food on the table and protect your food assistance benefits.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/FoodAssistance.

Dr. Daniel Haas - Principal

Amy Thebo - Principal's Secretary

Anthony Kiner - Associate Principal for Juniors and Seniors

Brad Bailey - Assistant Principal for Sophomores

Danielle Bredemus - Assistant Principal for Freshman

Christopher Bell - Athletic Director

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 Lindsay Korsan

Phone: 248-693-5640

Counselors

A-Cot Christy Bell

Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno

Gu-Led Natalie Parraghi

Lee- Pep Michele Novak

Peq-Sta Summer Phelps

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

Students with IEP's: Heather Rutledge

Brian Gannon - Shield/Security Lead

Patricia Humes - Attendance Secretary

Veronica Estell - Attendance Clerk

Lyla Dyer - Front Office Clerk

Nichole Rudenga - School Nurse

Catherine Srock - Media Specialist

Kristin Varney - Records Secretary

The 2026-27 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.

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

Location: 495 East Scripps Road, Orion Township, MI, USA
Phone: (248)693-5420
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LkOrionHS
Twitter: @LkOrionHS

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