Lake Orion High School
May 13th, 2024
May 14 - HS Band Spring Concert 7 p.m.
May 15 - Senior Breakfast, Cap/Gown & Yearbook Pickup 7:45 a.m. (Students only)
May 16 - HS Choir Spring Concert 7 p.m.
May 17 - Senior Academic Honors - by Invitation Rehearsal 1:55 p.m. (Students only)
May 21 - Senior Academic Honors Night - by Invitation 6:30 p.m.
May 23 & May 24 - Senior Exams p.m. (9, 10, 11 Grade 10:45 a.m. dismissal)
LOHS Staff Thank YOU!
Thank you to the LOHS Parent Group and all the Parents who donated time, food, goodies and gift cards to make Staff Appreciation Week a success! Also, shout out to Panera, Dunkin, and Starbucks for donations. Due to all of you the LOHS Staff were able to enjoy different things during the week like breakfast, filling a mug of goodies, and Trivia with Snack bar.
Lake Orion Community Schools Summer School
Lake Orion Community Schools offers a number of opportunities for our students in the summer months. The summer school programs allow students to continue to expand their education, even outside of the traditional school year.
High school Summer courses begin June 13.
For questions, parents/students should contact Program Supervisor Kristin Sliwinski at 248-693-5450 or kristin.sliwinski@lok12.org.
Detroit Carpenters Career Day Field Trip
Current 11 and 12 grade students interested in a career within skilled trades should consider attending the MRCC’s Career Day at the Detroit Carpenter and Millwright Training Center on May 21. Students will learn about what it takes to become a carpenter, floor-layer, millwright, pile-driver, solar installer, and more.
Students will hear directly from instructors, staff, and apprentices while touring the hands-on
training areas. They will have the opportunity to try out the virtual welder and basic tools. This
experiential career readiness opportunity will empower students to make informed
decisions about their post-secondary pathway, including the option of a debt-free, earnwhile-
you-learn apprenticeship that leads to a lucrative, rewarding career building Michigan’s future.
Lunch is provided.
Permission slips are due by Friday, May 17 to the Career Center. For more information, please reach out to Tara Hall, Career Development Facilitator.
HBCU Career Fair September 2024
Lake Orion High School is partnering with the Oakland Schools Career Readiness team and would like to invite students to the first annual Oakland Schools HBCU Career Fair! The inaugural event will take place:
Friday, September 27th
8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Oakland School’s Main Campus Building
2111 Pontiac Lake Road, Waterford, MI, 48328
Why Attend?
The HBCU Career Fair provides a unique opportunity for your students to:
- Meet with recruiters from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Learn about the academic programs and vibrant campus life offered by HBCUs
- Gain insights into the admissions process and learn about scholarship opportunities
This event is an excellent way for students to explore their college options and discover the rich traditions and academic excellence of HBCUs.
If you are interested in your student attending this field trip in September, please take a moment to fill out the form using the link or the QR code attached: https://forms.office.com/r/bXsJLHEYmf.
For additional questions, please reach out to Mrs. Everitt, Assistant Principal/CTE Coordinator.
Tickets for the 2024 Prom will go on sale Monday, April 29.
- Every student needs a permission slip - all attendees regardless of age
- You can bring a guest from another school or from LOHS
- Tickets will be $85 per ticket cash or check- $90 for card use
- Tables at the prom seat 10 individuals and once a ticket is purchased there are no refunds
- Ticket prices will rise on May 20th to $95 and $100 for card use
- The last day for sales will be May 24th- 11a.m. - final call
- We have unlimited seats - it will not sell out
- Tickets will be on sale before school on Wednesdays and Fridays
- Tickets will be on sale at all lunches each day
- When you come to buy a ticket you will need a completed permission slip for you and your guest
- If you have any questions, please ask Mrs. Hogan or Mrs. Redman
- The ticket window is to the left of the main office next to the career center
Senior All Night Party (SANP) - Purchase Tickets by May 22
Don't forget the Senior All Night Party (SANP) will be held on June 4 at the Legacy Center in Oxford. Purchase BY Wednesday May 22. Tickets will be $110 and include many fun and memorial activities such as Go-Carts, Trampoline Park, Axe throwing, Laser Tag; plus, food and slushies. This parent sponsored event will be fun for the class of 2024 and will last from 11pm-3am. Questions please reach out lohs24SANP@yahoo.com
Graduation Information
If you could not attend one of the Graduation Meetings the presentation has been posted on the LOHS website - Senior Class 2024.
Below is a list of Important Dates, which can also be found on the Senior Class of 2024 page under Calendar.
In addition, if you have not ordered a cap and gown through Jostens, please do so as soon as possible to ensure delivery of the custom gown by graduation. If you have questions regarding cap and gown, you can contact Jostens at 586-781-5618 or email Hollandsworth.Officejh@jostens.com.
Still need help paying for college? We have a few local scholarships with upcoming due dates in March! See if your student qualifies for the Metro Bureau, North Oakland Community Coalition, Oakview, Oakland Career & Technical Educators' Association, Oakland Community College, or Realtor Scholarship Fund. See our full list of scholarships here or contact the Counseling Department for more details.
SUMMER AI PROGRAMMING
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.
LOCS Is Hiring!
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.
On May 15-16, the search consultant will be holding public meetings for the LOCS community to engage with the process.
On Wednesday, May 15, community members have two options:
- Attend an in-person session from 1:30-2:15 p.m. at the LOCS Administration Building (315 N. Lapeer St., Lake Orion).
- Log in to a virtual option from 6-6:45 p.m. on a Zoom meeting. Registration is available at the meeting link.
On Thursday, May 16, community members have two options:
- Attend an in-person session from 5:30-6:15 p.m. at Lake Orion High School in the Kiva (through the commons and down the stairs).
- Attend an in-person session from 6:30-7:15 p.m. at Lake Orion High School in the Kiva (through the commons and down the stairs).
Gathering input to build the candidate profile is an early step in the search process. Those who cannot 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.
SERVICE HOURS SPOTLIGHT
Service opportunities are emailed to students the first week of each month with the events for that specific month. This list can also be found on the LOHS Service Learning page, at the bottom. This month is listed as “April and May Service Opportunities” Service Learning - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org)
GAP & Extracurricular Activities Schedule
LO-AM Schedule
Tune in at www.dragonbroadcasting.org.
Orion Township Library Newsletter
Distinguished Dragon Submission
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.
2024-25 LOCS School Calendars
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.
Admin Team
Principal
Principal's Secretary
ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS:
Rosa Everitt - 9-10th grade; Students A-Q
CTE & Career Readiness Coordinator
Anthony Kiner - 11th grade
Jason Larsen - 9-10th grade; Students R-Z; Special Education & 504
Anthony Palmeri - 12th grade
Athletic Director
Athletic Secretary
HS Special Education Teaching Consultant
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 Lynne Kniess
Phone: 248-693-5640
Counselors
A-Cot Christy Bell
Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno
Gu-Led Natalie Parraghi (Fawn Bullock)
Lee- Pep Michele Novak
Peq-Sta Alicia Conner
Ste-Z Scott Boeneman
LOCS Chain of Communication
LOCS Chain Of Communication
A Lake Orion Community Schools Chain of Communication to address concerns related to a specific area.
LOCS Chain Of Communication
A Lake Orion Community Schools Chain of Communication to address concerns related to a specific area.
Lake Orion Community Schools 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.
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