Scripps Spotlight

As the summer days begin to wane, the excitement of a new school year is just around the corner. With less than a month to go, it's time to start gearing up for another chapter filled with learning, growth, and new adventures. Fall sports are quickly approaching so be sure to view the flyers and schedules for cross country, football, girls' basketball and MS bowling club. Scripps Staff are looking forward to welcoming back students to school on Wednesday, August 28 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Until then, keep enjoying the sunshine!

Our returning-student information update process will be done through an online

program. You will receive an email the week of August 12, 2024 with the snapcode to

access your student’s information from a Noreply/PowerSchool.com email address.

Please check your junk/spam folder.

Contact the main office (jennifer.palmer@lok12.org) if you have not received communication(s) from this address by Friday, August 16, 2024.

Remember, only one parent can access and fill out the online student information update.

Please note that the high school has already sent their snapcodes.

If you are new to our district, please reach out to Central Enrollment at 248-814-0215.

Medical forms need to be updated yearly. Below is the link to access all LOCS medical forms.

All New Students to LOCS and 7th grade students need to have updated immunization records or a 2024 - 2025 waiver submitted to Mrs. Taylor prior to October 1, 2024.

Students will be able to:

1. Receive their schedules & locker information
2. Have school pictures taken
3. Put money in their lunch account
4. Purchase spirit wear from PTO
5. Pick-up pre-ordered school kit
6. Practice their lockers

Laptops will be distributed once school begins.

*If you unable to attend Welcome Day, schedules are available through Powerschool on 8/28/24 and picture makeup day will be Friday, September 6. Picture retakes will be Wednesday, October 23rd.

Families will receive their student’s bus stop information by email on or after August 24 through a School Messenger email. If there are questions, please contact Transportation Director Pam King via email (pamela.king@lok12.org). The Transportation staff will take the request, address it and confirm the change with the family. Please provide as much detail as possible about the issue and the family’s contact information (phone and email) to receive an appropriate response.

Special Requests, such as day care locations, have forms available on the LOCS Transportation site. Those need to be completed and emailed back to Pam King. If there is an alternate stop request form, please return it as soon as possible before school starts to ensure it is addressed appropriately and in a timely manner.

Lake Orion Community Schools will be testing its communications systems prior to the school year. On Sunday, August 25 at 4 p.m., the LOCS communications system will send a test message via email, text and call to all family, student and staff contact information outlets in the School Messenger system.

If a family, student or staff member does not receive the information at that time, please reach out to the building secretary to update/check the individual’s profile.

If your student has any technology needs during the school year, please have their teacher or media specialist help them get in contact with the Technology Department for support services.

Device Protection can be purchased for your student’s device now thru September 30, 2024. Although this is optional, it is strongly recommended. Here is the link to purchase protection: Coverage

August 26 - 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Cross country practice begins

August 26 - LOMS football Practice 3:00 - 6:30 p.m.

August 26 - Girls basketball tryouts 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. (6th - 8th grade)

August 28 - Scripps Welcome Day & Schedule pick-up

September 3 - Half Day of school - 10:25 a.m. dismissal

September 4 - Mandatory cross country practice 2:45 - 4:15 p.m.

September 4 and September 5 - Sideline Cheer Tryouts 3:00 - 5:30 p.m. Scripps auxiliary gym

Cross Country is available for boys and girls of incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade

Girls Basketball is available for 7th and 8th grade girls. Incoming 6th grade girls may try out for the 7th grade team. Priority is given to 7th grade.

Tryouts:

Monday, August 26 - 3:30 - 5:30 (all 3 grades)

Tuesday, August 27 - 3:30 - 5:00 (6th & 7th grades) 5:00 - 6:30 (8th grade)

Thursday August 29 - 3:30 - 5:30 (all 3 grades)

Tryouts are located in the Scripps Main Gym

Sideline cheer is available for 7th and 8th grade students

Tryouts:

Wednesday, September 4 - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 5 - 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Scripps Middle School Aux Gym

Boys Football is available for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders who meet the weight requirements.

2024-2025 School Year Information

Fall Athletics Information

Final Forms (athletic registration)

Lunch Money

School Picture Ordering - Online Code: 24SCRIPPSMS25

Yearbook Ordering

Students may begin entering the school at 7:15 a.m.

Scripps Bus Loop - All Scripps AM and PM busses are using the south parking lot off of Scripps Road. Students will enter door 6.

Parent Drop-off & Pick-up Area:

Parents driving their child to school can use Stadium Drive or Scripps Road.

Stadium Drive:

Turn right across from the football stadium. Cars will travel south using the drive closer to Scripps Middle School.

Scripps Road:

Turn left using the entrance past the digital marquee. Travel north and use the "loop" near CERC to travel north and merge with traffic coming off of Stadium Drive.

Students will enter door 1.

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.

Looking to explore in-demand careers and discover the degrees or credentials needed to pursue them? Want to know what opportunities will set your kids up for future success?

Use Pathfinder, Michigan’s online career exploration tool that uses current information related to employment and the workforce, as well as data about the relationship between education and training programs, to help you learn about career paths and jobs in the state.

Start the journey at www.Pathfinder.MiTalent.org

Check out this this 30-second video for a visual presentation of the experience users will have on Pathfinder:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvZJfBJdnHg

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

Twitter: @Scripps_MS

Instagram: @scripps_ms