Lake Orion HS Newsletter
Week of 10/7/2024
The 2024-25 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.
October 6 - October 11 -- Homecoming Activities (see flyer)
October 12 - Homecoming Dance
October 15 -- Picture Retakes
October 17 - Combined Fall Band and Choir Concert 7 p.m.
October 18 - No School
For our students traveling to West Bloomfield for football on Friday, they will need:
Tickets loaded on their phone. WB does not accept cash. The ticket link can be found on the LOCS Athletics Website under the Purchase Tickets Button.
Students also need to bring their student ID. WB does not allow unaccompanied students to enter without their student ID. Only students from WB and LO are allowed to attend unless they are with an adult.
So, have your tickets, and bring your ID. If you don’t have your ID, they will allow you to use your PowerSchool ID on your phone.
Our tardy policy emphasizes the importance of punctuality and its role in student success. Arriving to class on time ensures that students are present for important instruction, minimizes disruptions to the learning environment, and fosters a sense of responsibility. Repeated tardiness can result in consequences such as detention or parent/student meeting with administration. By being on time, students develop habits that benefit them in school and future professional settings.
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)
Students and Parents:
During the months of September and October, LOHS will be hosting admissions recruiter visits from a variety of colleges, universities, trade schools, and the military service. These informational seminars are scheduled during the school day and are available to Juniors and Seniors.
A current, chronological listing is provided and will be updated on a daily basis. To register for a visit, students should complete the corresponding form within the SMORE below. Students will need to be logged into their LOCS (Microsoft) account. As more institutions are added, updates will be posted through the following link:
SMORE: College & Military Visits
On the day or morning prior, students are asked to visit the Career Center to receive a pass that will excuse them from class. Be advised that students are responsible for any assigned work and the opportunity to miss class is at the discretion of the teacher.
Some institutions may also be offering on-site meeting that provide the possibility of an immediate decision regarding their college application.
If you have any questions, please contact Tara Hall.
Join us for an inspiring panel featuring accomplished women in male-dominated industries!
Learn about their journeys and get a behind-the-scenes look at the Engineering, Manufacturing & Industrial Technologies (EMIT) facilities at OCC
The panelists are:
• Asia Emery - CNC Machinist, Williams International
• Catherine Withrow - Lean Manager, Barton Malow
• Mary Polly - Electrician, Stellantis
• Mimi Nguyen - Lead Design Release Engineer, General Motors
The panel moderator - Deborah Bayer, Director of Regional Initiatives and Grant Compliance at Workforce Intelligence Network (WIN).
Why Attend?
Be Inspired: Hear from incredible female role models who have excelled in skilled trades and made their mark in male-dominant industries.
Break Stereotypes: We’re here to challenge outdated misconceptions and promote a culture of inclusivity and opportunity for women in trades.
Explore Careers: Discover diverse and high-paying career paths that you may not have considered before!
Education Opportunities: Learn about the EMIT programs that can help you gain the skills and certifications to jumpstart your journey!
Who Should Attend?
Young women eager to explore new career possibilities and anyone who wants to support women in the trades.
LOHS is obligated to provide basic directory information to military recruiters. Please complete this form to opt-out of providing that information to military recruiters.
If you have any questions, please contact Rosa Everitt rosa.everitt@lok12.org
We are often asked how you, as parents/guardians, can support us here at school, which we greatly appreciate. One area we are asking for your unwavering support is with student cell phone/electronic device usage. Please know it is never our intent to take a personal device away from a student. We understand the important role it plays in communicating with your student and how helpful of a tool it can be within each family. However, the LOHS staff has the administration’s full support in holding students accountable regarding appropriate personal technology usage. This includes not having their devices out in class unless otherwise instructed. There will be times where a student can check his/her personal device, however, during instructional time is not one of those times.
Please note, should a student’s device be taken for inappropriate use, you may be contacted to come to school to collect the device. Should you need to contact your student, we politely ask that you call the main office, and we will be sure to communicate the message as quickly as possible.
Over the year, personal devices have become a disruption to the learning environment, therefore, your support in helping hold our students accountable to school expectations is much appreciated.
During instructional time, we are asking all students to please place their cellphones in the teacher provided caddies and/or be left in their backpacks. If cell phones remain powered on, they must be on silent and out of sight.
Students who choose to DoorDash, GrubHub or have food deliveries to the high school may NOT retrieve their order until their scheduled lunch period on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday as to not disrupt their class environment.
Wednesdays we will not allow food deliveries to the building during the school day. Students coming from OSTC MUST PLAN ACCORDINGLY, especially on Homeroom days.
Please note, all students receive a free breakfast and lunch through food services. On Wednesdays breakfast is served and the snack bar and school store are both open.
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.
Senior Cap & Gown Order EXTENDED. It is more important than ever to order as soon as possible to ensure delivery for graduation. To order go to www.jostens.com !
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.
School Calendar
The 2024-25 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.
Flickr
Check out LOCS' Flickr albums for pictures of all our events, Homecoming Game, Pep Assemblies, Invitationals, Graduations, first day of school pics and more.
Care Solace
It's ok to ask for help
Care Solace connects students, staff, and their families to care.
At no cost to you, Care Solace will quickly and confidentially find available mental health and substance use providers matched to your needs.
Find the right help at the right time.
Social Media
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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