Lake Orion HS Newsletter
Week of October 28th
Week of December 2, 2024
Important Events
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.
Dec 3 - Winter Band Concert 7 p.m.
Dec 5 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences 4 - 7:30 p.m.
Dec 9 - Parent University "Anxious Generation"
Dec 10 - Earning College Credit Information Night 6 p.m.
Dec 12 - Winter Choir Concert 7 p.m.
Dec 23 - Jan 3 - Holiday Break
Parent Teacher Conferences, Thursday, December 5
Term 2 Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, December 5 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please note Term 2 conferences will be fully virtual and we will continue to utilize the online scheduling program, SchoolSoft, to enable parents to schedule individual appointments.
In the attachment below, you will find detailed directions to access and schedule the conference appointments with LOHS staff. Conveniently, this process is done through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The system is now open to schedule appointments through Thursday, December 5 until 10 a.m.
Oakland Community College Skilled Trades
Open House
Any student or families interested in learning more about the #SkilledTrades visit @ Oakland CC for their #EMIT Open House on December 5, starting at 5 p.m. Be sure to register with Eventbrite: https://occ-skilled-trades-open-house-Dec24.eventbrite.com
Parent University - December 9
The Lake Orion Community Schools Parent University Series continues with the second session in the social media and cell phone awareness series on Monday, December 9, 2024 in the KIVA at Lake Orion High School for families of students at all levels. The event will be held from 6:30-8:30p.m..
The evening will feature a showing of "The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt" webinar, followed by a whole group discussion.
If parents would prefer, they can watch the webinar at home and just attend the group discussion, which will begin at 7:45 p.m., led by LOCS Superintendent Heidi Mercer.
To attend this event, please register.
If you have any questions, please contact LOCS Director of Elementary Curriculum Kerri Anderson at kerri.anderson@lok12.org.
COOKIE DONATIONS NEEDED
LOHS STAFF HOLIDAY COOKIE BUFFET
The LOHS staff is wonderful, and the holidays are one time of the year we can let them know how thankful we are for their dedication to our kids! They work long hours…coming in early, countless evenings spent grading, assessing and compiling lesson plans. This leaves them little time to plan for the holidays with their own family, so LOHS families will be providing them with Christmas cookies!
The LOHS Parent Group (formally PTO) is requesting donated homemade cookies from our families. Due to an allergy in the school, we CANNOT accept cookies containing PEANUTS OR PEANUT BUTTER and please also bring a copy of the recipe. You can deliver the cookies to school Dec. 9 and 10 between 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the front doors. The staff will get to partake in a Christmas buffet of cookies on December 11, creating a platter to take home to share with their families this season!
Please see the sign-up genius link below and thank you in advance for sharing the joy of the season with all our teachers and staff! Any questions, contact Kristi Pavelich at Kristi.Pavelich@lok12.org.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0545ACA82DA20-53192928-lake
Earning College Credit in High School
Interested in earning college credit in high school? Come on December 10th for an opportunity to learn about all the opportunities we offer. #ProtectTheThunder #AlwaysLakeOrion. See website for more details.
Service Learning Spotlight
X2VOL
Instead of getting caught up in what items to put on a wish list or gifts to buy, spend some time thinking about giving to others. The holidays are an important time for our students to give back to their community and helping others is the best way to spread holiday cheer. Students might even adopt an “attitude of gratitude”!
Please encourage your student to check the email from Ms. P on the MANY December Service Opportunities or look on the LOHS Service Learning website. All opportunities are listed in x2VOL under the Green “Find Opportunities” button with DECEMBER in the title.
Parking Passes and Unauthorized Vehicles
Please take a moment to remind your child that students at Lake Orion High School are required to obtain a parking pass to park legally on campus. Recently, we’ve put up signs indicating that any unauthorized vehicles will be towed by Buckhorn, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter.
To ensure a smooth parking experience, students can purchase their parking passes before school or during lunch. We’ve noticed an increase in vehicles parked in unauthorized areas, so please remind your student to park only in designated spots.
Thank you for your cooperation and support in keeping our campus organized and safe!
For more information please visit the LOHS Student Parking website.
LO-AM
The first week of December is here, and so is our updated live broadcast schedule. This week we'll produce 2 episodes of our newscast. (Please note there is NO SHOW at 12:55 p.m. this Friday).
Plus, we'll have live broadcasts of 3 home varsity basketball games.
As always, tune in at www.dragonbroadcasting.org. (A subscription of $11.99 is required to view sports broadcasts, but nearly half of that money comes directly back to our broadcast program.)
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
Important Note: Senior updates and more information can be found on the Lake Orion High School website under the Senior Class of 2025 page or our new Class of 2025 Smore.
Monthly Senior Class of 2025 Bulletin Link Below
Nurse's Corner
Oakland Schools Technical Campus Information
OSTC LUNCH ORDERS!
OSTC Student Lunches
Starting Wednesday, October 9 students going to PM OSTC will have to pre-order lunches to take with them to campus or on the way out. Students may eat their lunches on the bus.
Transcript Request
It is college application season! Lake Orion High School has partnered with Parchment to order and send your transcript and other credentials securely. *This is a FREE account to you and can work with two different e-mails.
** Note: If a college/university site requires a fee please stop in to see your counselor BEFORE making any payments.
Parchment Instructions are located on the Lake Orion High School website under the Counseling tab.
MI Achievement Scholarship Information Sessions
High school students and families interested in learning more about the Michigan Achievement Scholarship are encouraged to attend an informational webinar provided by MI Student Aid.
Participants will be able to gather the following information:
- Information about the NEW Community College Guarantee
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship eligibility requirements
- Michigan Achievement Scholarship award amounts
- Important action items for students and families
- Additional resources and program information
All sessions are free of charge and open to the public. Register for one session only, as space is limited.
Orion Township Public Library
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)
LOHS Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
- LOHS drop off and pick up entrance for students is from Scripps Road only.
- The arrows indicate the direction of flow during student drop off and pick up.
- Green Arrows indicate drop off/pick up zone. Please pull forward as far as you can before having your student exit/enter the vehicle.
- DO NOT pull up to the main building.
- DO NOT use the Staff Lot or Bus Loop for picking up or dropping off students.
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 Greta Bailey
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