Lake Orion HS Newsletter

LOHS Dragons,

Thank you for a wonderful first quarter! A lot was accomplished, and it set the perfect tone for the rest of our 2025-2026 school year. With multiple breaks scheduled, quarter two is surely going to move quickly. Be sure to look through the newsletters on a weekly basis to keep up on everything going on at LOHS.

Senior parents – We’re a quarter of the way through your senior’s last year at LOHS. Time flies even faster once second semester starts! Be sure to check our “2026 Senior Class” page on the LOHS website.

Thank you for always Protecting the Thunder.

-Dr. Haas

November 5 - NHS Induction (Invite Only)

November 6 - OSTC 2026-27 Informational Meeting in the Auditorium - 1 p.m. (Students only)

November 6 - Parent University: Technology with Intention, held at Waldon MS - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

November 12 - LOHS Parent Group Meeting 6 p.m.

November 12 - Parent University: Anxiety & Depression, held at Waldon MS - 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

November 20, 21, 22 - Fall Play - The Outsiders

November 25 - Club/Organization Group Photo Day

Nov 26, 27, 28 - Thanksgiving Break No School

Have you heard? We have a Bond Proposal on the November 4 ballot that would provide

significant upgrades to our building:

- STEM and Career-focused learning environments for: Robotics, Auto Shop,

Architecture, Engineering, and Health Sciences

- Athletics and Fine Arts spaces: Auditorium, band and choir room upgrades, and

improvements to our Baseball and Softball fields and weight room

- Building updates: Bathroom and plumbing improvements, building systems updates,

safety and security enhancements, and select furniture and technology updates

Watch the video here! (Please help us spread the word by SHARING on Facebook!)

Remember, all this would only happen if the Bond Proposal is approved by voters. Do you have

a plan to vote by November 4?

We’re excited to announce that LOHS students have the opportunity to earn a GRIT Award from staff members, recognizing positive character traits that make our Dragons shine.

GRIT stands for:

• Generosity – Showing kindness and giving time, help, or encouragement.

• Responsibility – Being dependable and accountable.

• Integrity – Doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.

• Tenacity – Showing persistence and determination through challenges.

The new Student GRIT Committee for 2025–26 has selected exciting prizes like Best Spot in the Lot, School Store Coupons, Off-Campus Lunch with a Friend, and Gift Cards!

Is your child interested in joining the committee or learning more?
Contact Danielle Bredemus or Meaghan Everitt.

Are you a sophomore or junior, and interested in attending OSTC during the 2026-27 school year? An OSTC rep will be hosting an Informational Meeting on November 6 at 1 p.m. in the LOHS Auditorium. An announcement will be made over the PA inviting interested students to report to the auditorium. The meeting will take approximately 30-40 minutes. This meeting is only open to current sophomores and juniors. Any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Bruno.

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 counselor.

Stop in for drop-in tutoring every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:35 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. in the LC Quiet Room behind the check in desk.

Or arrange 1-on-1 tutoring with a NHS student in a specific subject. Reach out to your teacher, counselor, or Ms. Lee for contact information.

The Outsiders tickets are officially available for sale! They will be available online from now until opening or at the door. Tickets are general admission, so you do not need to worry about reserving specific seats. This show seems to be a popular one, so we suggest you purchase your tickets early!

Show Dates:

• Thursday November 20 - 7 p.m.
• Friday November 21 - 7 p.m.
• Saturday November 22 - 1 p.m.
• Saturday November 22 - 7 p.m.

Cost (Pre-Taxes and Fees): Student and Seniors Tickets: $10 | Adult Tickets: $12

All tickets are general admission. And if you know of any middle or high schools in the area that read The Outsiders, please reach out to Ms. Dyer, meghan.dyer@lok12.org, with teachers' contact information; we plan on offering discounted rates for schools interested in coming to see the show on a field trip!

**Content Warning** Please note that The Outsiders will contain flashing lights, atmospheric effects, and replications of fire, as well as heavy topics such as murder, mentions of suicide, mild stage violence, and some mature language and themes.

Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

Want to get involved in the High School, join the LOHS Parent Group! This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, support our school community, and stay informed about upcoming events and initiatives.

The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 12. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, please reach out to Amy Thebo or Danielle Bredemus, or simply attend the meeting. Your involvement makes a big difference!

The holidays are an important time for giving back in our community and we have many local events for our students to volunteer. Holiday markets at elementary schools, making cards for senior centers, assisting special needs students at the LO parade, or walking in a fashion show are just a few of the ways our students can spread holiday cheer. The November and December service opportunities newsletter was sent to students today and can be found at the bottom of the LOHS Service Learning website under the drop down “NOVEMBER/DECEMBER OPPORTUNITIES.”

College Admission visits continue this week with Northern Michigan University and the Air National Guard and Michigan Army National Guard will also be on campus during lunches.

Grand Valley State University will be conducting onsite admission interviews November 19. If a senior would like to be added to the list, please email CareerCenter@lok12.org or stop by to see Ms. Pavelich to learn more about the process.

The Career Center coordinated the first quarter Senior Interviews in October. As part of the senior level Personal Finance class, each student participates in a panel interview, prepared with a portfolio, ready to discuss their skills, current education and plans for the future. This is not only a graduation requirement, but an important life skill for our students. Approximately 165 seniors participated in their interviews with 62 Lake Orion community volunteers. We are so thankful for the volunteers who give of their time to make the interview an authentic and meaningful experience for our students.

If this is something YOU might be interested in participating in as a volunteer, please email careercenter@lok12.org to be added to the list. There is no volunteer preparation required. All students are granted the same experience so you will be given a set of questions and interview process directions. The next interviews take place in January and March 2026.

Please note there's no show on Thursday. Our crew will be at a broadcasting conference at Ford Field that day!

As always, you have access to all broadcasts via our website at www.dragonbroadcasting.org.

***There are a variety of scammers out there trying to get you to click on their fake link. WE are Lake Orion High School's broadcast program, and WE will always post the correct info!***

Keep up to date on all GAP Clubs & Extracurricular After School Activities on X (formerly Twitter)! New clubs will be announced over the next few weeks. See below for the many groups running this week. Reach out to Mr. Kimball if you have questions.

This month, NOCC is bringing No Vape November to Lake Orion High School! Throughout November, we’ll be in the cafeteria during lunch with fun games, prizes, and activities to help students learn more about vaping, and why staying vape-free matters for their health and their future.

Our first No Vape November activity will be at all lunches on Friday, November 7. We’re excited to bring new ways to learn, connect, and celebrate healthy choices. Together, let’s make this November a breath of fresh air!

You can follow along on NOCC’s Facebook page for information that parents need to know about vaping, its impact on mental health, and resources for quitting. Visit our website for more information and additional resources!

The Career and Technical Education (CTE) Department is seeking advice and assistance from key business and industry partners like yourself (or family members, friends, etc) to keep our state approved CTE programs relevant.

If this is you, or someone you know, we would like to invite you to become a member of the Advisory Committee, which meets approximately two times a year. The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to collaborate with one another and for you to become aware of the program updates, in addition to providing recommendation for the continuous improvement of our CTE programs.

The programs Lake Orion High School has to offer are: Architecture/Interior Design, Automotive, Broadcasting, Business Management and Entrepreneurship, Computer Programming, Cybersecurity, Drafting-CAD, Education, Engineering, Family Consumer Science, Finance, Health Science, and Marketing and Sales.

Our next meeting is scheduled at Lake Orion High School on November 12, 2025 at 8 a.m. in the Auditorium Lobby. If you are interested in serving on any of our program committees and are able to attend the meeting, please reply here.

If you have questions or feedback, please contact CFE Supervisor Chad Chappell at 248-693-5420 or chad.chappell@lok12.org

Thank you for your time, consideration, and dedication to our students and the Lake Orion Community!

Note: A ParentSquare message was posted on Friday, September 19 to all families that have students currently taking Term 1 AP classes. This message included instructions on how to sign-up to take an AP exam. Registration must be completed and paid for by November 10, 2025.

If you have any questions regarding AP exams please reach out to Mr. Kiner at anthony.kiner@lok12.org or Mrs. Bell at christine.bell@lok12.org.

LOHS utilizes School Dismissal Manager (SDM) for reporting absences and early dismissals. It is accessible through SDM Website or smartphone app - no need to call the school.

• First time users must sign in to SDM using the welcome email sent to families at the end of August. Email Ms. Humes for assistance.
• When signing your child out early, please remind them to check their email for the SDM confirmation.
• They will need to show the SDM confirmation email to their teacher and the front door attendance clerk when leaving.
• There’s no need for parent/guardian to come into the building once permission has been given via SDM or phone call.

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

If you want more information regarding all things related to the Class of 2026 and Senior Year, go to the LOHS Senior Class of 2026 website. The Senior Bulletin along with important dates and much more will be found on that page.

The Dragon Yearbook would like to offer you the opportunity to say goodbye to your graduating senior. Senior parent ads for the 2025-2026 yearbook are being sold until Friday, December 12, 2025. We encourage early submissions, though, because space is limited. Click the attachment for details on how to place your ad.

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)

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.

To nominate a LOCS employee, click here.

Dr. Daniel Haas - Principal

Amy Thebo - Principal's Secretary

Anthony Kiner - Associate Principal for Juniors and Seniors

Danielle Bredemus - Assistant Principal for Sophomores

Brad Bailey - Assistant Principal for Freshmen

Christopher Bell - Athletic Director

Secretary Lindsay Korsan

Phone: 248-693-5640

Counselors - assigned by students last name:

A-Cot Christy Bell

Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno

Gu-Led Natalie Parraghi

Lee- Pep Michele Novak

Peq-Sta Fawn Bullock

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

Heather Rutledge - Special Education Teaching Consultant

The 2025-26 Lake Orion Community Schools calendars are 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

Instagram: lkorionhs

LOCS has several available district positions, posted at LakeOrionSchools.org/Jobs, including a significant need for bus drivers.

Additionally, for those looking for work on a variety of different shifts, LOCS has several custodian openings. Those positions are available as well.