Lake Orion HS Newsletter

October 23 - OSTC-Northeast Info Night - see flyer below

October 30-31 - 1st Term Exams - 1/2 day for Students 7:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.

November 5 - NHS Induction (Invite Only)

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

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

November 20, 21, 22 - Fall Play - Outsiders

Nov 26, 27, 28 - Thanksgiving Break No School

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.

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.

The Career Center is coordinating the first quarter Senior Interviews this week. As part of the senior level Personal Finance class, each student participates in a three person 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. This week, 165 seniors will participate 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.

Students can plan ahead and send an email to a former elementary or middle school teacher and ask to help organize their room, clean, make copies, assist in the class or anything else to give back to them for all the ways in which they gave to the student when they were in their classroom! On LOHS half day, Thursday, October 30, AFTER studying for exams, plan to volunteer! After completing the hours, submit them (within the 30 day window) and list the teacher's email address as the contact for verification.

Five Trunk or Treats are in need of volunteers to set up, pass out candy, and participate in crafts over the next two weeks! Check out x2VOL for all these and more fun festive fall events for service!

On Friday, October 24, admissions representatives from Ohio University, Johns Hopkins and Loyola University will be visiting LOHS and the following week, Allegheny College, Lewis College of Business, John Cabot University and Adrian College will be on campus.

The US Navy, MI Army National Guard and Air National Guard will be hosting informational tables during lunches throughout the week.

Country Day is streaming Thursday's Varsity Volleyball match. The automated camera at the LOHS Football Field is streaming the Freshmen & JV Football games vs. Saline. And Saline High School is streaming Friday night's Varsity Football game. As always, you have access to all these 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.

Help us keep our staff areas stocked and show appreciation for our amazing 200+ staff members! You can contribute through our Amazon Wish List or make a Monetary Donation using the links or QR codes below. Every bit of support makes a difference!

Did you know that NOCC facilitates the Youth Action Board (YAB) at Lake Orion High School?

YAB is a group of like-minded students passionate about making and strengthening positive change throughout the school community regarding mental and physical health. Twice a month, we come together to work on initiatives to support student well-being like Mindful Mornings to provide coping skills and support for student mental health, and No Vape November, promoting the importance of a healthy and vape-free lifestyle. If you're compassionate about helping others, want to make new friends, and need an easy way to get those service hours, YAB is for you!

Here are a few pictures from this week's meeting as we worked together to prepare for fun lunch activities to kick off No Vape November and began brainstorming our Mindful Mornings!

If you're interested in joining YAB, you can email nocc@noccmi.org, or just come by one of our meetings in LC Room 1, the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 8:45 a.m.

Visit Barnes & Noble on Baldwin on October 30 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and earn free books for your school! Be sure to tell the cashier you are supporting your school! #DragonsRead

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.

With the recent passage of the State of Michigan’s budget, Lake Orion Community Schools will once again offer free breakfast and lunch to all students for the 2025-26 school year. This means that every student, regardless of household income, will have access to nutritious meals each school day at no cost.

If you have any questions, please contact the Lake Orion Community Schools Food Service Department at 248-814-0201 or visit LakeOrionSchools.org/FoodService for menus and additional details.

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.

When signing your child out early, please remind them to check their email for the SDM confirmation. They will need to show this to their teacher and the front door attendance clerk when leaving.

If you need help logging in or have questions, please reach out to Ms. Patricia Humes in the Attendance office.

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)

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 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.

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.

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

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?

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.