Lake Orion HS Newsletter
Week of October 28th
Week of November 11, 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.
Nov 12 - Last day to register for AP Exams
Nov 18 - Parent University "Social Media & Cell Phone Awareness" 5:30 p.m.
Nov 21, 22, 23 - Fall Play "Little Women"
Nov 27, 28, 29 - No School Thanksgiving Break
Dec 5 - Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Fall Play - Little Women
Click Below to Purchase Tickets
OWLS CHARITY EVENT
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)
Digitial Student ID Now Available from Re-Take Day
New this year, Digital School IDs are available for students that had their picture taken by HR Imaging during Walk-Through Days in August or on Re-Take Day in October! With the Digital ID LOHS students don’t have to worry about leaving their ID at home for a game / activity or having to pay $5 for a replacement ID, all they need to do is download the ID straight to their phone.
Just scan the QR code or use this link on your phone and follow the below steps:
- Type Lake Orion and pick Lake Orion High School from the drop-down menu and click Submit.
- Then type Student’s last name, Student ID Number and school address (note: you do not have to enter your mobile number that is optional) and click Submit.
- Follow the instructions on the “green bar” to save the picture on your phone.
Students can then show their phone at a Sporting Event or other activity.
LO-AM
This week's live broadcast schedule is attached. We're mostly in between sports seasons right now, so we'll just have our live newscast for the next couple weeks. This week we're producing the show on Tuesday and Thursday.
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.)
CELL PHONE POLICY
We are often asked how you, as parents/guardians, can support us here at school, which we greatly appreciate. One area we are asking for your unwavering support is with student cell phone/electronic device usage. Please know it is never our intent to take a personal device away from a student. We understand the important role it plays in communicating with your student and how helpful of a tool it can be within each family. However, the LOHS staff has the administration’s full support in holding students accountable regarding appropriate personal technology usage. This includes not having their devices out in class unless otherwise instructed. There will be times where a student can check his/her personal device, however, during instructional time is not one of those times.
Please note, should a student’s device be taken for inappropriate use, you may be contacted to come to school to collect the device. Should you need to contact your student, we politely ask that you call the main office, and we will be sure to communicate the message as quickly as possible.
Over the year, personal devices have become a disruption to the learning environment, therefore, your support in helping hold our students accountable to school expectations is much appreciated.
During instructional time, we are asking all students to please place their cellphones in the teacher provided caddies and/or be left in their backpacks. If cell phones remain powered on, they must be on silent and out of sight.
School Dismissal Manager Reminder
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.
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
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.
College and Career Corner!
The Outreach + Development Team at GM Design is offering students (7th-12th grade) a program in Automotive Sketching and Sculpting. Starting December 5th, the YMAD class will meet virtually for the first portion once per week on Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. No class on 12/19 or 12/26. The second portion will consist of in-person sessions for local students on Thursdays and virtual sessions for remote students on Tuesdays through February. For more information and details on the application process, please see instructions below.
Link to Application (Flyer attached) The Application is due on Nov 16. Students grades 7-12 are eligible.
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.
AP Exam Enrollment by November 12
Are you looking to take AP Exams?
Be sure to contact your student's counselor or Christine Bell, LOHS AP Coordinator, at 248-693-5420 ~ christine.bell@lok12.org.
- See study tips on the Lake Orion High School Counseling page.
- To Register, please use the QR code or go directly to the Registration page.
For direct access to AP information and services, go to collegeboard.com/ap/students/index.html
or CALL-4-AP (888-225-5427).
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.
Service Learning Spotlight!
A meaningful way our students can share joy this Thanksgiving season is by making homemade holiday cards that will be distributed to local senior centers. To receive service credit, they must make 8 HOMEMADE cards with color, include two things about them (such as "I am in robotics, the marching band, have three cats, like math, am applying to college, have a job at..., am a sophomore), their first name only and that they are an LOHS student! The card must be well done, on cardstock or construction paper (can be picked up in the Career Center) in order to receive credit for ONE service hour. Cards are due by 11/21 to the Career Center in a bag, with a note with their complete name and student id number attached! A maximum of one service hour may be claimed.
LOHS Parent Group (Similar to PTO or PTA)
WE NEED YOU!
Looking for a simple way to help at LOHS!?!
Join the LOHS Parent Group (similar to PTO or PTA)
Ways we help:
* Plan meals for staff during conferences
* Organize cookie buffet for Holidays for staff
* Organize events for Staff Appreciation Week
* Decorate and set up staff lounge for meals
*Meetings are normally on Teams, with one in-person meeting at a local restaurant to socialize as we plan Staff Appreciation Week. We hope you will join us and share your ideas! If interested email amy.thebo@lok12.org.
Tardy Policy
Our tardy policy emphasizes the importance of punctuality and its role in student success. Arriving to class on time ensures that students are present for important instruction, minimizes disruptions to the learning environment, and fosters a sense of responsibility. Repeated tardiness can result in consequences such as detention or parent/student meeting with administration. By being on time, students develop habits that benefit them in school and future professional settings.
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