February 7 - Winter Athletic Signing Day (Invite only)

February 7 - Homeroom Day

February 8 - 8th grade Orientation Night

February 14 - HS & MS Band Symposium 7PM

February 19 & 20 - No School Mid-Winter Break

February 27 - Leadership Student Blood Drive

February 29 - Parent Teacher Conferences 4-8PM

March 4th - LOHS College Night 5:30PM

2023-24 LOHS Calendar

Last week, Lake Orion High School began the student course-scheduling process for the 2024-25 school year. This is an important exercise where parents and students have the opportunity to review potential career paths and select associated LOHS coursework and classes for the coming academic year.

In their homeroom class, students reviewed how to access the necessary scheduling materials below:

• Updated 2024-2025 Curriculum Handbook
• Scheduling YouTube Presentation
• Helpful hints for entering next year’s courses into their Course Plans on the Xello website
• Link to Xello

All students and parents can access this information on the LOHS Scheduling website page.

** IMPORTANT - Tuesday, February 6 is the deadline for students to submit their courses on Xello and submit any course applications.

Should you have additional questions regarding the scheduling process please contact your counselor at the following email address or by calling the counseling office at 248-693-5640.

Dear Dragon Community,

Lake Orion Community Schools educates over 7,000 students every day. We appreciate your involvement in supporting our mission of “empowering the Dragon community to achieve excellence” and encourage you to vote on the replacement of two millage proposals in the February 27, 2024 election.

• The first proposal is a replacement of the Non-Homestead Millage, which helps fund the day-to-day operating budget of the school district. This millage was originally approved by LOCS voters in 1994.
• The second proposal is the replacement of the Sinking Fund Millage, which is used to cover necessary school safety improvements and facility repairs. This millage was first approved by LOCS voters in 2016.

If you have any questions about the millage replacement proposals, please go to LakeOrionSchoools.org/SchoolElectionInformation or contact LOCS by email at communications@lok12.org or by phone at 248-693-5400.

To learn more, watch the recent conversation on ONTV’s “Orion Today” television show discussing the millage and answering questions.

Sincerely,

Ben Kirby, Superintendent

Lake Orion Community Schools

The first week of each month, all students receive a Service Learning email update with the local service opportunities that are available for that month. The email can also be found at the bottom of the Service Learning website Service Learning - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org) and is posted on the Facebook Page at LO_CareerCenter.

To sign up for an event, students must log into their x2VOL account (ALL LOHS students have a registered x2VOL account) and click the GREEN “Find Opportunities” button. Each event is listed and the event link has all contact information listed. Students are responsible for signing up to attend an event. Continue to look for more Service Learning updates in future newsletters!

Overview:

Oakland Schools K-12 Career Readiness Department is sponsoring a student essay contest developed to promote awareness, exploration, and preparation associated with five career pathways: Information Technology, Health, Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, and TMLE (Transportation, Mobility, Logistics, Energy). There are three entry levels based on the students grade: 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12. Oakland Schools Career Readiness Education staff members will read and score the essays anonymously

according to an internal rubric focusing on creativity, connection to a pathway area, and future career aspirations.

Any questions, please TEAMS message or email Mrs. Everitt or Ms. Hall.

If you have any questions about the Acorn2Oak please reach out to: info@acorn2oakgrant.com

Students may also TEAMS message or send an email to Mrs. Everitt

Lake Orion High School understands the importance of offering our students flexibility and choice based on their learning styles. The many scheduling options we have are intended to meet the academic needs for each student while giving them flexibility within their class requirements. Lake Orion High School offers a number of Advanced Placement classes, fully virtual, and partially online coursework, as well as the ability to attend the Oakland School Technical Campus or International Academy. These diverse curricular options give students at LOHS, not only top-notch academic experiences, but an individualized opportunity to optimize their potential.

If you would like to volunteer and/or help with the 2024 SANP party please LOHS2024@gmail.com

The Lake Orion High School Scholarship page is up and running!

We've got a full week of broadcasts ahead, including basketball, hockey, and a special "Primetime Edition" of our live newscast LO-AM! Tune in at www.dragonbroadcasting.org.

Looking for a great holiday gift? Consider purchasing tickets to the Detroit Red Wings game on Saturday, March 16. Proceeds from each ticket purchased through this link Lake Orion District Spirit Night (fevo-enterprise.com) will benefit the Lake Orion Education Foundation, an organization that supports Lake Orion teachers and students through a variety of teacher grants and other activities.

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. Dan Haas

Principal

Amy Thebo

Principal's Secretary

ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:

Rosa Everitt - 9-10th grade; Students A-Q

CTE & Career Readiness Coordinator

Anthony Kiner - 11th grade

Jason Larsen - 9-10th grade; Students R-Z; Special Education & 504

Anthony Palmeri - 12th 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 Lynne Kniess

Phone: 248-693-5640

Counselors

A-Cot Christy Bell

Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno

Gu-Led Fawn Bullock

Lee- Pep Michele Novak

Peq-Sta Alicia Conner

Ste-Z Scott Boeneman

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

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

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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