

Lake Orion HS Newsletter
Week of October 28th

Week of May 19, 2025
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.
May 20 - Junior/Senior Prom
May 22 & 23 - Senior Exams, 1/2 Days - see schedule below
May 26 - No School, Memorial Day
May 27 - Senior Lamp of Learning/Honors Night - Invitation Only
June 4 - Class of 2025 Commencement Ceremony at Pine Knob
June 4 - Wednesday switch to FULL day beginning at 7:30 a.m. and dismissing at 2:35 p.m.
June 5 - Thursday switch to late start schedule at 9:40 a.m. and dismissing at 2:35 p.m.
Junior / Senior Prom - May 20
Senior Exams/ Schedule Change
Thursday, May 22 and Friday, May 23 will be half days due to Senior Exams. Please see the below schedule as this will affect ALL students' daily schedule for those 2 days.
Seniors will not be provided transportation for exams; please plan accordingly.
LOHS Theater Troupe One-Act
This Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m.
Theater Troupe presents Panic Panel, a one-act play written by Troupe member David Pavelich. Admission is FREE!
*Please note: Panic Panel includes mature themes including suicide, depression and anxiety. Viewer Discretion Advised 13+
An intermission will occur after the one-act and then the Senior Showcase will start at 7:30 p.m. The Senior Showcase is a celebration of our graduated seniors.
Graduation Ceremonies Livestream
ONTV & Dragon Broadcasting are once again partnering to live-stream both Learning Options Graduation and LOHS Graduation at Pine Knob. They will be streamed to two different spots on the web each night and ONTV is carrying the ceremonies live on its channel. The online feeds will be found at dragonbroadcasting.org.
*The stream is free and no login required.
CAP & GOWN PHOTO SESSION
LOHS Senior Yearbook Portrait Photographer, MyPic Photography, is booking Cap & Gown photo sessions for only $25! Each Cap & Gown session runs for 15-minutes and will include 5-10 low resolution digital files and an online gallery for ordering prints. All bookings are final with no refunds and the sessions will be held at their Canterbury Village location. Please note: MyPic does not supply cap & gowns.
Book a session at MyPic Photography website - Cap & Gown Grad Photos - MyPic Photography.
Senior Class of 2025 Bulletin/Newsletter Link Below
SUMMER SCHOOL
Lake Orion Community Schools is proud to once again offer high school credit recovery and credit forward courses this summer to help students stay on track or get ahead academically. Registration closes on June 17.
NHS DROP-IN TUTORING
Summer Camps & Apprenticeships
Youth Police Academy
NOW ENROLLING: 2025 Youth Police Academy!
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is proud to announce the 2025 Youth Police Academy, open to Oakland County students in grades 8–12!
Spots are limited, so don’t wait!
For more info or to request a registration form, contact Deputy Todd Hawke at hawket@oakgov.com
This exciting and interactive program gives students a hands-on look into the world of law enforcement, including:
- Investigations
- Dispatch
- SWAT
- Search & Rescue
- K9 demonstrations
- Leadership and teamwork building
...and so much more!
Northern Michigan Cyber Defenders Camp
- Hands-on, immersive experience
- No cost to participants
- Application open until May 16th
Students can apply here: https://cvent.me/l4EG1N
2025 High School Summer Camps (Lawrence Tech)
LTU Summer Camps are hands-on, academically driven programs designed to spark inspiration and set students on the path to success.
- Scholarships are available - Apply for individual opportunities!
- New programs added - Check back often for exciting updates!
Don't miss out - spaces are limited and filling fast! Visit www.ltu.edu/summer-programs for full details and to register today.
AI Inside and Out - University of Michigan
● Build and train real AI models using data you collect yourself
● Explore how computer chips are made—and how they power AI
● Use cutting-edge lab tools to examine materials at the microscopic level
● Tour a local tech company and see what engineers do every day
Detroit Free Press Apprentice Program 2025
Looking for a 20 hour a week summer apprenticeship in journalism? Check out the Detroit Free Press' Summer Program.
- Students will have the opportunity to work one on one with a mentor.
- Learn to pitch, write and edit stories, and have your work published in the Detroit Free Press!
- Get paid!
Applications will be accepted through May 16, 2025
Junior Leadership Oakland
JUNIOR LEADERSHIP OAKLAND is the place that encourages and empowers young adults to develop their full potential through three, full-day interactive workshops.
Applications due, May 31, 2025.
CAREER CENTER SPOTLIGHT
ASSISTANCE NEEDED
The Lake Orion High School Career Center is creating a database to assist our students as they explore career pathways. If you would be willing to speak to a class about your job, had a unique journey to your career, be open to having a student shadow you at work or participate in a future Career Day, we would love to hear from you! Please send an email to careercenter@lok12.org with your full name, career, place of employment, email address, and phone number. Please also include how you would like to best assist our students. Thank you for joining us in helping LOHS students see a bright future full of career opportunities for themselves!
WORK PERMITS
Work permits are legally required for any student seeking employment. The student AND employer must fill out their portion (in blue or black ink) of the permit BEFORE the school can finalize the application. Work permits are issued based on a student’s age and can be found in the Main Office, Career Center, or on the LOHS website. Work permits are signed by the end of the school day they are submitted for signature. Please plan on at least a four-hour turnaround. Thank you for understanding. Work Permits and Jobs - Lake Orion Community Schools
SERVICE HOUR OPPORTUNITIES
So many wonderful and FUN opportunities to earn service hours in MAY! There are events in downtown Lake Orion to welcome guests to our community, a MATH night at Paint Creek, spring clean ups, the Pine Tree Social Night (which is so much FUN), and the Memorial Day race, among others. Log into x2VOL to find an event, serve with some friends, and enjoy these beautiful spring days!
Summer Food For Students
SUN Bucks is the new name for Summer EBT. Eligible families of school-age children will receive $120 per child for qualifying groceries.
Families that are not automatically enrolled should apply for SUN Bucks directly.
Note: Families will be automatically enrolled in SUN Bucks if they are already enrolled in SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), or FDPIR (Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations) benefits or meet the requirements for free or reduced-price school meals. In other words, keep an eye out for $120 per child at the beginning of summer!
This application is available online.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until August 31, 2025.
REMINDER - Important Parking Information
As a reminder, Lake Orion High School is going through a construction period that will change the parking availability for the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.
The lower pool entrance lot will not be available for parking as the construction of the new auxiliary gym is taking place. Additionally, the current student lot will be altered to make room for the community pool parking needs. Additional parking will be available south of the football stadium in the lots marked "D" on the diagram. Please be patient and give yourself an extra 5-10 minutes of time in the morning as we all adjust to this change.
Please refer to the map below for a visual of the changes that went into effect March 24, 2025.
Easter Seals
Meet Brianna
School Behavioral Health Services
Things to know about Behavioral Health
LO-AM
Prom is this Tuesday, we have half-days on Thursday & Friday, and our Television Production Workshop (TPW) class is down to 5 students. SO...we hope you understand we won't be producing any live broadcasts this week!
BUT, we will still have 2 more episodes of LO-AM on 5/30 & 6/6. And we'll live-stream the Learning Options Graduation AND the LOHS Graduation!
Remember, any Lake Orion athletic events carried by the various automated cameras at home & away venues will still be linked on our site. Just go to www.dragonbroadcasting.org.
Student Clubs and Extracurriculars
Guided After School (GAP) program that offers various clubs for our students at Lake Orion High School. Each club is led by our outstanding staff at LOHS. All After School clubs will abide by Lake Orion High School rules and current policies.
How to Sign up for GAP
- Fill out the GAP form and pay the GAP fee in order to participate in all GAP clubs.
- Students are eligible for all clubs after they pay for one. THIS IS ONLY FOR GAP CLUBS
- Register for GAP clubs with Mr. Kimball or online with the links below
New GAP Club Idea?
Hey Dragons! 🐲
Have an awesome idea for a club that doesn’t exist yet? Start your own GAP or Extracurricular Activity Club at Lake Orion High School!
It’s easier than you think — and a great way to turn your passions into action, meet new people, and leave your mark on LOHS.
Here’s how to get started:
- Find a staff member at the high school who is willing to be your club advisor.
- Once you have an advisor, email Mr. Kimball at stephen.kimball@lok12.org to find out your next step!
- Fill out the New Club Application.
Don’t wait — be a leader, create something amazing, and make a difference at Lake Orion High School!
Your club could be the next big thing. Go Dragons!
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Athletics
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)
Distinguished Dragon Award
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.
Important Contacts
Admin Team
Principal
Principal's Secretary
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL
Anthony Kiner - 11th grade
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
Danielle Bredemus - 9th grade
Brad Bailey - 10th grade
Rosa Everitt -12th grade
CTE & K-12 Career Readiness Coordinator
Athletic Director
Athletic Secretary
Counseling Center
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 Alicia Conner
Ste-Z Scott Boeneman
HS Special Education Teaching Consultant
Resources for Families
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.
OK2SAY
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
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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LkOrionHS
Twitter: @LkOrionHS
Instagram: lkorionhs