BACK TO SCHOOL

The 2025-26 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.

September 4-6 - Summer Show: King Lear (see flyer below)

September 9 -- High School - Curriculum Night (Virtual)

September 10 - LOHS Robotics Open House (see flyer below)

September 29 - LOHS Lamp of Learning (By Invitation)

October 2 -- Parent Teacher Conferences (In-Person/Virtual)

October 3-6 - No School Fall Break

October 7 - Fall Combined Choir and Band Concert

October 17 -- Homecoming Game

October 18 -- Homecoming Dance

To help keep our morning traffic flowing smoothly, please ensure your student exits the car promptly when you pull into the drop-off loop. The loop is designed for quick drop-off and pick-up only. If you need a few extra moments with your student, we kindly ask that you use the parking spaces located in the loop instead. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping the line moving safely and efficiently for all families.

• LOHS drop off and pick up entrance for students is from SCRIPPS RD only.
  
  
• Please pull forward in the student drop-off loop as far as you can before having your student exit/enter the vehicle.

• DO NOT use the Staff Lot or Bus Loop for picking up or dropping off students.

• Students are NO longer allowed to park in the lower pool lot.

This is a friendly reminder that any student driving to school must have a valid parking pass. Parking passes help us ensure that we know which vehicles belong on campus and keep our parking lot safe and organized.

Students who have not yet purchased a parking pass have already received a warning and were given five days to do so. For some students, Monday, September 8 will be the final day of that grace period. After this deadline, vehicles without parking passes may be towed.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to email Mr. Kiner or have your student stop by the Main Office.

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

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)

See below graphic or visit the NHS activities page.

Contact Ms. Lee @ LOHS_NHS@lok12.org with any questions.

The Lake Orion Community Schools Device Protection Program is open for registration. The device protection fee will cover any laptop for students in Grades 6-12. Protection coverage is available and strongly encouraged given that in-person students will be transporting the device to and from school each day. If choosing to not purchase or opt out of protection coverage, each student/family will be responsible for the full repair/replacement cost of any device issued and assigned.

Remember the devices that will be used for next school year will be brand new so any damaged devices repair costs will be higher than the last few years.

For more information, please head to District Assigned Device Information to read more information. If you have been participating the last few years, thank you for your partnership.

LOCS students will have free meals through September 30, 2025, the end of the state of Michigan's budget year.

Due to the lack of a School Aid Budget for the following year, there is no determination about meals beyond September 30. LOCS will share updated information when it is available.

Information about the Food Service department is available at LakeOrionSchools.org/FoodService.

Note: Despite the state's overall free meals uncertainty, all families who qualify economically for free and reduced lunch still should complete the form to receive additional services at reduced cost (pay to participate for athletics, holiday assistance, field trip assistance etc.) The forms are available online.

Reminder, a message was sent to all LOCS Families in June announcing the new form of parent communication called ParentSquare. This unified communications platform is designed to keep parents and guardians informed and encourage greater engagement and connection with LOCS.

All district and school, grade level and classroom information will now be sent to your computer or phone via ParentSquare’s email and/or text message. Families are already enrolled in ParentSquare as their PowerSchool profiles are imported into the platform/

Here is a video for families to get started with ParentSquare. LOCS also has 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.

Lake Orion High School utilizes School Dismissal Manager (SDM), a program to initiate early student dismissals and report absence. SDM is an organized and efficient system that is convenient and minimizes disruptions to the learning environment. Using your desktop or smartphone browser, quickly and easily update your student's dismissal instructions, making it no longer necessary to call or send notes and emails to the school for dismissal changes.

School Dismissal Manager (SDM) is now live, check your email for important information and instructions.

Families can access bus routes for the 2025-2026 school year through the PowerSchool website starting Tuesday, August 26.

This feature is only accessible through the PowerSchool website, not the mobile app. Once you log in go the "Transportation Info" (see screenshot below). Special Requests, such as day care locations, have forms available on the LOCS Transportation site. Those need to be completed and emailed back to Pam King. If there is an alternate stop request form, please return it as soon as possible before school starts to ensure it is addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.

If there are questions, please contact Transportation Director Pam King via email (pamela.king@lok12.org).

Beginning in the fall of 2025, Lake Orion Community Schools will be implementing a "cell phone free" policy for all students during the school day. The district's goal with this policy is to minimize distractions in the classroom, encourage face-to-face interactions, and enhance overall student engagement in learning.

By eliminating the presence of personal electronic devices during the school day, Lake Orion Community Schools aims to foster a more focused and interactive educational environment. Parents and guardians are encouraged to discuss this policy with their students and help ensure a smooth transition when the policy goes into effect.

Key Protocol Details

• Personal electronic devices must be stored out of sight during class periods.
• The term "device" generally includes cell phones, personal laptops, smartwatches, earbuds, headphones, and other wireless communication devices.
• The policy applies to all students, with legal exceptions for those covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Individualized Education Programs (IEP), Section 504 Plans, or students with documented medical needs.
• Click here for more details about the new policy.

Cap and Gown Orders

Jostens is our official provider of cap & gowns and has a variety of products to help you celebrate your senior year.

Please order online at www.jostens.com by Monday, September 29!

Jostens will be in school to assist with any orders on Thursday, September 25 during all lunches.

Lake Orion High School's Career Center provides students families the resources necessary to ensure post secondary planning is current and seamless. Please visit this site 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.

For all New Dragons, service hours are submitted through an online platform, “x2VOL,” which enables students to enter service hours, look for volunteer opportunities, write a valid reflection and receive contact verification, all in one convenient location. Complete directions for creating an x2VOL account can be found on the school website at Service Learning - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org) under the “How Do I Create my x2VOL Account”. There is also an x2VOL tutorial with everything students need to know about the online platform.

ALL summer service hours earned MUST be entered by September 30! There is no exception to this deadline.

Kristi Pavelich

Service Learning Associate

kristi.pavelich@lok12.org

Does your student need help in making informed education and career decisions? Help them by checking out the recently updated Pathfinder, Michigan’s online career exploration tool that allows users to explore in-demand careers and the degrees or credentials needed to pursue them.

If you’ve used Pathfinder before – found at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org – come with your student and check out its recent enhancements; including new filter features when exploring jobs, fields and schools and the ability to choose multiple paths and compare them with each other.

For brand new users, visit and have a tailored career exploration experience that will provide your student with a complete training path picture when a career goal is chosen.

Get started at Pathfinder.MiTalent.org!

OSTC Students and Families,

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 or Mrs. Everitt.

OSTC 2025-26 Calendar

It will be a couple weeks before our live newscast returns, but we (in partnership with Orion Neighborhood Television) are producing a live broadcast of this Friday's home football opener. And remember that a variety of other games/sports (including freshmen & JV) will also be live-streamed throughout the week via the automated cameras at various venues, both home and away. Our website will always have the direct link to the legitimate streaming site.

***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!***

Whenever children are brought into group settings, there is a chance for diseases to spread. Children must follow the Michigan state vaccine laws to attend school. For more information about vaccines and waivers, please visit LOCS Central enrollment, or contact Mrs. Patricia Humes, the attendance secretary.

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

Who to contact if your child is not attending school?

Patricia Humes, Attendance Secretary

248-693-5420, option 1 or patricia.humes@lok12.org

Dr. Daniel Haas

Principal

Amy Thebo

Principal's Secretary

ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL

Anthony Kiner - 11th & 12th grade

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

Danielle Bredemus - 10th grade

Brad Bailey - 9th grade

Christopher Bell

Heather Rutledge

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 Fawn Bullock

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

Patricia Humes - Attendance Secretary

Jennifer Ply - Attendance Clerk

Jess Mardlin - Front Office Clerk

Nichole Rudenga - School Nurse

Catherine Srock - Media Specialist

Kristin Varney - Records Secretary

Security Staff - SHIELD

Laura Biernat
Beth DiFranco
Erik Dolan

Chase Ellsworth

Brian Gannon

JoJo Misiak

Loretta Tracey

Looking for a way to give back to the LOHS Staff, consider being a part of the LOHS Parent Group. This group meets a couple of times a year, and is NOT a big time commitment. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Please email Mrs. Bredemus at danielle.bredemus@lok12.org.

The 2025-26 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
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Twitter: @LkOrionHS

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