Scripps Spotlight

Superintendent Search Update

The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education continues its search process to find a new superintendent, replacing departing Superintendent Ben Kirby.

As a part of that process, the Board hired the Michigan Association of School Boards to lead the search and is now in the input phase, gathering feedback from important stakeholders.

Gathering input to build the candidate profile is an early step in the search process. Those who were not able attend the meetings are able to offer their input through an online survey.

More information about the upcoming steps and the job posting can be found at LakeOrionSchools.org/SuperintendentSearch.

Friday, May 24 - Pep Assembly

Monday, May 27 - No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 29 - Band Concert @ LOHS

Wednesday, May 29 - Laptop Collection Begins

Thursday, May 30 - MS Oakland County Track Meet @ Clarkston HS

Tuesday, June 4 - LOHS Graduation

Thursday, June 6 - Yearbook distribution

Thursday, June 6 - 8th Grade Celebration

Friday, June 7 - Half Day of School - Last Day of School

As we begin to wrap up the 2022–2023 school year, we have a few reminders & information for you:

• Wednesday, May 29, 2024, students will begin turning in their school issued laptops and chargers. All devices will be collected and re-issued next school year. Please be sure to remove all stickers, wireless mouse dongles or other items that are not school issued.
• The replacement cost for chargers is $30.00 and laptop replacement is $475.00.
• If your child’s laptop is damaged, LOCS will communicate any repair charges over the summer.
• Friday, May 31, 2024, is a half day of school. Dismissal is at 10:25 a.m.
• Wednesday, June 5, 2024, is the last day for backpacks & lockers. Students will not be able to bring backpacks to school after this day. Small purses/clutches are allowed.
• Thursday, June 6, 2024 - Yearbooks will be distributed.

• Friday, June 7, 2024, is the last day of school. Dismissal is at 10:25 a.m. Students are expected to be picked up promptly after school.
• Wednesday, June 12, 2023, report cards will be available in Powerschool.

Laptop collection for all Scripps Students will begin on May 29, 2024. It is important that all students their device before school ends for the summer. Please note current 6th & 7th grade students will be issued the same device in September.

Students who do not return their device and/or charger will not receive a device and charger in the fall until the device is returned or the replacement cost is paid.

Charger replacement cost - $30.00

Laptop replacement cost - $475.00

Bus Passes

Bus passes should only be for child care, athletics and family emergencies. If your child needs a bus pass we must have documentation with a parent/guardian signature (a scan/picture will work) submitted to Mrs. Arnold in the main office. .

Early Dismissal

If your child needs leave school early, please remember to bring identification when you enter the building. Only adults who are listed in Powerschool as "school pickup" will be permitted to pick-up a student from school early.

Please note, students will only be dismissed from school after 2:00 p.m. if there is a family emergency. Thank you for your support in this matter.

We are excited to offer the 8th grade class of 2025 the opportunity to tour Washington DC in June 2025. This school trip will leave on June 15, 2025 (evening) and return early on June 20, 2025.

We will have an informational parent meeting on May 28, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. to review the trip and begin the sign up process. Following that meeting specific registration information will be email home to current 7th grade families.

If you have any question please reach out to david.mckay@lok12.org

2024 - 2025 School Kits

We are happy to be partnering with EduKit for our school supply kits again this year! Each kit is customized to our school supply lists and makes back to school shopping so much easier. Go to www.edukitinc.com and search for Scripps Middle School. Ordering is open now until June 27, 2024. Kits will be available for pick up at Welcome Day in August.

If you have any questions please email scrippspto@gmail.com.

Scripps 8th grade Parents,

Our annual 8th Grade Celebration is around the corner! Here are some details:

What: 8th Grade Celebration - The 8th Grade Celebration Committee has a fun evening planned. Food and drink will be provided, along with lots of giveaways, drawings, dancing, and a photo booth to mention a few. This is a time for the 8th grade class to celebrate all they've accomplished together.

When: Thursday, June 6. Students should be dropped off between 6:10 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. They need to report to the 6th grade hall. Ceremony begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. Student dance is immediately after the ceremony, ending at 9:00 p.m.

Where: Ceremony will take place in the Scripps Gymnasium. Student dance will be in the cafeteria.

Mrs. Dulmage is looking for photos of our 8th grade students to share during the celebration.

These can be pictures at any age and is not limited to school events. Please email lauren.dulmage@lok12.org with any photos you would like to share.

LOCS is excited to partner with INSPIRIT, an organization that delivers in-person Artificial Intelligence (AI) programming and instruction to middle and high school students taught by instructors from Stanford and MIT. This first of its kind opportunity in Michigan is available to Lake Orion students this June. Please see the attached brochure for additional information.

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.

School Picture ordering

Yearbook Ordering

Lunch Money

2023 -2024 School Year Information

Final Forms (athletic registration)

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.

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.

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

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