Scripps Spotlight

Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up Information
Scripps Families,
With the construction of the LOHS auxiliary gym beginning after spring break there will be an increased number of students using the CERC parking lot. In an effort to help with traffic flow the gate just north of the Scripps drop off area will be closed from 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. daily beginning on 3/31/2025.
The "loop" area by CERC is one-way! No traffic will be able to travel south using the loop. Southbound traffic will use the drive closer to Scripps Middle School.
Spring Testing
Spring Testing 2025 is quickly approaching! These assessments are an opportunity for your child to show all their academic growth over this last year. Please mark your child's testing dates on your calendars. We appreciate you being mindful of these dates and avoiding unnecessary appointments. Students should be getting a full night's sleep and a healthy, balanced breakfast on the morning of testing days to ensure they are set up for success!
Upcoming Events
March 31 - Track Season Begins
March 31 - Jazz Band
April 3 - Art Club
April 4 - Theme College Gear
April 7 - Jazz Band
April 8 - D & D Club
April 9 - PSAT 8 Testing
April 10 - Art Club
April 11 - End of Quarter 3
April 11 - Theme Stripes
2025 Middle School Track Meet Schedule
PTO Updates
- Looking for 8th Grade Parent Volunteers! Our 8th Grade Celebration this year is on Thursday, June 5. If you are interested in helping organize a memorable evening for them, please reach out to Mrs. Orlowski (alisa.orlowski@lok12.org) for more details.
- Scripps Spirit Wear is always available. Please contact the PTO via Facebook or email if you are interested in purchasing spirit wear.
- The No Hassel Fundraiser is still going! PTO accepts cash, checks made out to Scripps PTO or Venmo @scripps_PTO. Cash and check donations can be sent to school and given to Ms. Palmer in the office. The PTO appreciates all the donations received to date.
Powerschool Parent and Student Access
There are two ways to access powerschool to check grades, locker information, attendance, grade history and missing assignments.
Student Access:
https://lakeorion.powerschool.com/public/home.html
Username & Password are the same students use to login to their school issued laptop.
Parent Access:
https://lakeorion.powerschool.com/public/home.html
Each parent can set up an individual username and password to check grades, attendance, missing assignments and to schedule conferences. Parents can also link multiple students to their account.
Orion Township Library GAP Permission Slip
Student Attendance
Important Links
Scripps Spotlights
Middle School Lunch Menu 2/24/25 - 4/4/25
Free Meals in 2024 -2025
The state of Michigan’s 2024 budget included a return to free meals for all students.
The standards for students to receive the meals for free:
- Every student is entitled to one free breakfast, and one free lunch per school day.
- Students must take a fruit or juice with their breakfast entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and be FREE.
- Students must take a fruit or vegetable (they may take both) with their lunch entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and be FREE.
More information is available at LakeOrionSchools.org/FoodService.
Note: It is important that all families who qualify for free and reduced lunch complete the form within this registration process to receive additional services at reduced cost (pay to participate for athletics, holiday assistance, field trip assistance etc.) The forms are available at https://lakeorion.familyportal.cloud/.
Distinguished Dragon Staff Recognition
Lake Orion Community Schools is launching a program in 2023-24 to recognize LOCS 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 a colleague by completing the form at Distinguished Dragon Submission
We ask for the submitter's name and contact information to follow up with specific questions if necessary. Please make sure to select the appropriate school/department form so the message is routed in the proper direction.
Please complete the form entirely so the individual can be appropriately honored for their contributions.
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Care Solace
When you or your child needs help, it’s hard to know where to turn. In an effort to ease the burden of finding the mental health and substance use services you needs, Lake Orion Community Schools has partnered with Care Solace.
Care Solace will help you find the right help at the right time 24/7/365. Car eSolace’s services are available at no cost to you – and all of your information is kept completely confidential. They will connect you with providers accepting all medical insurances, including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
You can access Care Solace services in three ways:
- Call 888-515-0595 at any time. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365. A dedicated Care Companion will help you every step of the way to reseach options, secure appointments, and follow up to make sure it is a good fit.
- Seach anonymously to get matched with an extensive list of care providers at caresolace.com/lakeorion
- Contact your elementary school social worker, middle school behaviorist, high school counseloro or building principal, and they will submit a referral on your behalf.
For more information, visit the LOCS Care Solace page.
About US
Email: david.mckay@lok12.org
Website: https://www.lakeorionschools.org/scripps-middle-school
Location: 385 East Scripps Road, Lake Orion, MI, USA
Phone: 248-693-5440
Twitter: @Scripps_MS
Instagram: @scripps_ms