Welcome Back Letter to Families
Week of September 2nd
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.
September 3 -- High School - Full Day (First Day)
September 5 - 6 - Summer Shakespeare Show @Wildwood 7 p.m.
September 7 - Summer Shakespeare Show @ LOHS 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.
September 10 -- High School - Curriculum Night (Virtual)
October 3 -- Parent Teacher Conferences (In-Person/Virtual)
October 11 -- Homecoming Game
October 12 -- Homecoming Dance
The state of Michigan’s 2024 budget included a return to free meals for all students.
The standards for students to receive the meals for free:
- Every student is entitled to one free breakfast, and one free lunch per school day.
- Students must take a fruit or juice with their breakfast entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and be FREE.
- Students must take a fruit or vegetable (they may take both) with their lunch entrée for the meal to qualify as a complete meal and be FREE.
More information is available at LakeOrionSchools.org/FoodService.
Note: It is important that all families who qualify for free and reduced lunch complete the form within this registration process to receive additional services at reduced cost (pay to participate for athletics, holiday assistance, field trip assistance etc.) The forms are available at https://lakeorion.familyportal.cloud/.
Whenever children are brought into group settings, there is a chance for diseases to spread. Children must follow the Michigan state vaccine laws to attend school. For more information about vaccines and waivers, please visit LOCS Central enrollment, or contact Mrs. Patricia Humes, the attendance secretary.
Lake Orion Community Schools(LOCS) offers an optional protection coverage for district assigned devices. LOCS also recognizes multiple costs for a family might be a deterrent so a family or household maximum dollar amount is also available.
To cover each device in the household you would need to purchase coverage for each individual device: a single device is $51.75. The family plan will only be an option once you add up the total of all the optional coverage you would like to purchase and that dollar amount is greater than $174.50 which is the maximum.
All the information about the optional device protection coverage is located below and in the 1:1 device handbook. If you have not located our 1:1 device handbook section it is located on our website.
Here is the link to information just about the (PDF) Optional Device Coverage Information.
Register for the coverage:
2024 - 2025 Device Protection Sign Up Form Click Here
Registration Opens on August 19th, 2024
Families should have received 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.
Congratulations! You already have a School Dismissal Manager account. Use your email address as username and the current password or use the "forgot password" option to set a new password.
IMPORTANT: Returning parents need to ensure their app has the latest UPDATED version before the first day of school. If your phone is set to update automatically no action is required but those that don’t will need to update manually. The App is available in the app store should you need to reinstall it.
Click here to login.
OSTC Students and Families,
If you are an Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC) student, be advised you will have varying schedules on Wednesdays. It is important to review this information as to not miss classes in either location.
This schedule has been shared with our Northeast and Northwest campuses, as well as LOHS Staff. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your counselors or Mrs. Everitt.
Did you know...? Why Daily Attendance Matters:
Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.
Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.
Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.
Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.
Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.
Who to contact if your child is not attending school?
Patricia Humes, Attendance Secretary
248-693-5420, option 1 or patricia.humes@lok12.org
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)
For all New Dragons, service hours are submitted through an online platform, “x2VOL,” which enables you to enter service hours, look for volunteer opportunities, write a valid reflection and receive contact verification, all in one convenient location. Complete directions for creating your x2VOL account can be found on the school website at Service Learning - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org) under the “How Do I Create my x2VOL Account”.
Any summer hours earned MUST be entered by September 30 of the current school year and ALL hours earned during a school year must be entered within 30 days of completing the activity. There is no exception to these deadlines.
Looking for a way to give back to the LOHS Staff, consider being a part of the LOHS Parent Group. This group meets approx 4-6 times a year, and is NOT a big time commitment. If your are interested in volunteering, we would love to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out this short survey via Forms.
HBCU Career Fair- September 27th
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 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
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 a parent of an11th or 12th grader and 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.
Looking to explore in-demand careers and discover the degrees or credentials needed to pursue them? 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
This 30-second video may be used on social media for a visual presentation of the experience users will have on Pathfinder on a smart phone:
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.
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.
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.
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