SLCS District Update
May 2, 2024
Superintendent's Update
Greetings SLCS Families and Staff Members,
It is such a great time of year. Today the two high schools baseball and softball teams are competing in rivalry games. This weekend the lacrosse program is hosting a tribute to the military. Student artwork will be on display at the South Lyon City Hall. And if you are in the market for a new mattress, keep reading to see what SLHS bands have to offer. Keep reading to learn more about all of these events.
It is also a time to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff. Tomorrow is School Lunch Hero Day, yesterday was School Principal’s Day, and next week kicks off the official Teacher Appreciation Week. We have fun events planned throughout the month of May to celebrate with our staff.
We say it each year, but it bears repeating- Regardless how large or small one’s role is in the district, we all have the amazing potential to positively impact our students' educational experience on a daily basis. Know that you make a difference, that you are appreciated, and that you make SLCS the special place that it is each and every day. Thank you!
SLCS Proud!
Steven Archibald
Superintendent
School Lunch Hero Day-May 3rd-Tomorrow
High School CAC Art and Education One Show
The Arts & Education One Show sponsored by the Cultural Arts Commission of South Lyon is free and open to the public and will feature an opening reception.
A & E One Show runs May 1st - May 22nd, 2024
Opening Reception: Friday, May 3rd from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gallery located in South Lyon City Hall
335 S. Warren St., South Lyon
SLCS Speaks
South Lyon Boys' Unified Lacrosse Military Day-Saturday
Coach Wanted
Love to run and enjoy making a difference? South Lyon East is looking for a Boys' Cross Country coach. Please contact Athletic Director Greg Michaels @michaelsg@slcs.us or 248-573-8720 if interested.
Reminder-May 7th
The original SLCS calendar for the 2023-24 school year had May 7th, 2024 listed as a professional development day. A change in the Michigan Legislature moved the Presidential primary in Michigan from the previously scheduled date of May 7th to the fourth Tuesday in February (February 27, 2024).
Therefore May 7, 2024 will now be a regular full-day of school.
South Lyon Police and Fire Departments Open House
Kindergarten Preparedness from the OCHD
Parents and guardians whose children will enroll in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year should take steps now to ensure their kids meet Michigan’s requirements to enter the classroom. These requirements include dental, hearing, and vision screenings and specific vaccinations.
Screenings and immunizations are available at Oakland County Health Division if a child does not have a healthcare provider.
- Kindergarten Dental Screenings: Senate Bill 280 (Public Act 316 of 2023) requires children going into kindergarten to have a dental screening. Children who have dental problems may have trouble sleeping and eating which affects their ability to learn.
- Hearing and Vision Screenings: The Michigan Public Health Code (Act 368 of 1978) mandates children to complete hearing and vision screenings before entering kindergarten. These screenings help children develop and learn by identifying a hearing or vision problem early.
- Immunizations: State law requires kindergarteners to have specific vaccines before beginning the school year. Vaccines are safe and effective tools to prevent diseases that are more readily spread in group settings like classrooms.
Call Oakland County’s Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 to schedule screening appointments with the Health Division. Screenings are available to children who live or learn in Oakland County. There is no charge.
Immunizations do not require an appointment. Oakland County Health Division clinics are walk-in only and located in Southfield (27725 Greenfield Road) and Pontiac (1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East). Clinic hours are:
- 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
- 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesdays
- 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursdays
No one will be denied access due to the inability to pay for immunizations. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available for those who are under or uninsured. The Health Division accepts health insurance, as well as Medicaid, Medicare, Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, cash, and credit. VFC offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children. There is a $7 fee per vaccination, per client. There are additional fees for credit card payments.
More information about kindergarten readiness can be found on the Health Division’s website at oakgov.info/kindergarten-readiness or by contacting Nurse on Call at 800-848-5533 or noc@oakgov.com. Nurse on Call is available 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook and X (formally known as Twitter).
Information about waiving these requirements can be found by clicking on this link.
For media inquiries only please contact Bill Mullan, Oakland County media and communications officer, at 248-858-1048
Kids and Artificial Intelligence-Need to Know
Special Education-Parent Advisory Committee Corner
Check out our Spring 2023-24 PAC Newsletter by clicking this link. Information inside the newsletter includes:
Summer camps for individuals with special needs;
Coffee with Special Educators sessions; and
More information specific to individuals with special needs.
Support the Center for Active Adults
East Sustainability Club: Earth Day with Preschoolers
The South East Sustainability Club hosted preschoolers after school on Monday, April 22nd to plant Marigolds to benefit pollinators and provide a Mother's day surprise in May. All high schoolers and preschoolers had a great time.
SLHS Band Mattress Fundraiser-This Saturday
Upcoming Events
May 27 - No School-Memorial Day
June 8 - High School Graduations
June 11 - 13 Half Days for all students
June 13 - Last Day of School