Lake Orion HS Newsletter
Week of September 16th
Anthony Kiner - 11th grade
Danielle Bredemus - 9th grade
Brad Bailey - 10th grade
Rosa Everitt -12th grade
CTE & K-12 Career Readiness Coordinator
HS Special Education Teaching Consultant
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 23-October 25 - Junior and Senior College & Military visits
September 24 - LOHS Lamp of Learning (Invite Only) 7:30 p.m.
September 26 - Cap and Gown Orders during Lunch with Josten's
October 3 -- Parent Teacher Conferences (In-Person/Virtual)
October 6 - October 11 -- Homecoming Activities (see flyer)
October 15 -- Picture Retakes
October 17 - Combined Fall Band and Choir Concert 7 p.m.
October 18 - No School
Parent Teacher Conferences
The Conference Manager opens to all parents for booking appointments on Thursday, September 26, and closes at 9 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Watch for a School Messenger mid-week on how to book your conferences.
Note: If you do not have a PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact Amy Thebo at email@example.com
Parent Teacher Conference Schedule for your Planning Purposes
October 3, 2024
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Virtual Conferences via Microsoft Teams
6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. In-Person Conferences at LOHS
BACK TO SCHOOL REMINDERS
Device Protection/Insurance - Deadline September 30
Student Drivers - MUST COMPLETE
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)
Photo courtesy of Kimberli Ann Photography
Students who choose to DoorDash, GrubHub or have food deliveries to the high school may NOT retrieve their order until their scheduled lunch period on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday as to not disrupt their class environment.
Wednesdays we will not allow food deliveries to the building during the school day. Students coming from OSTC MUST PLAN ACCORDINGLY, especially on Homeroom days.
Please note, all students receive a free breakfast and lunch through food services. On Wednesdays breakfast is served and the snack bar and school store are both open.
LO-AM THIS WEEK!!
You can watch online at www.dragonbroadcasting.org. There is a subscription fee of $11.99/month, or $79.99/year, and nearly half of that money comes directly back to our program.
NOTE: Watch out for scammers! Many fake links tend to pop up on social media on game days. The Dragon Broadcasting website will always have the REAL link throughout the season. "
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.
At LOHS, we are committed to supporting our students beyond academics. To help them become successful and well-rounded individuals, we proactively focus on developing character traits that will serve them well in the future. Our school-wide commitment involves recognizing, dignifying, and rewarding students who demonstrate the qualities of Generosity, Responsibility, Integrity, and Tenacity (GRIT).
When staff members witness students exemplifying these admirable characteristics, they write a “ticket” describing the student’s positive actions. GRIT winners are awarded prizes, which greatly enhances this recognition program and creates excitement and enthusiasm among the student body.
We are currently seeking donations from local businesses and community members to support the GRIT program. If you or your business are interested in donating, please reach out to Danielle Bredemus. You may also drop off your donations inside the front doors. Donation letters are available for tax deductions.
Past donations have included gift cards to local establishments, candy, LO gear, fidgets, and more.
Thank you for your support in helping us recognize and reward our students’ positive actions.
The first week of each month, students are emailed service opportunities. This list is also available on the LOHS Service Learning website Service Learning - Lake Orion Community Schools (lakeorionschools.org) and on the LO Career Center Facebook page. Students are able to sign up for opportunities by logging into their x2VOL account to view contact information. For September, there are 16 local events our Dragons can volunteer at, in addition to over 40 ongoing opportunities.
As a reminder, summer hours earned MUST be entered by September 30 . There is no exception to this deadline.
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
Cap and Gown Orders
Jostens is our official provider of cap & gowns and has a variety of products to help you celebrate your senior year.
Senior Cap & Gown Order Week is September 23- September 30. It is more important than ever to oder by the due date to ensure delivery for graduation. That's right, it's time to place your order for cap & gown, graduation announcements, senior apparel and more!
Please order online at www.jostens.com by Monday, September 30! Jostens will be in school to assist with any orders on Thursday, September 26 during lunches.
Important Note: Senior updates and more information can be found on the Lake Orion High School website under the Senior Class of 2025 page.
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.
College and Career Corner!
LOHS College and Military Visits
Students and Parents:
During the months of September and October, LOHS will be hosting admissions recruiter visits from a variety of colleges, universities, trade schools, and the military service. These informational seminars are scheduled during the school day and are available to Juniors and Seniors.
A current, chronological listing is provided and will be updated on a daily basis. To register for a visit, students should complete the corresponding form within the SMORE below. Students will need to be logged into their LOCS (Microsoft) account. As more institutions are added, updates will be posted through the following link:
On the day or morning prior, students are asked to visit the Career Center to receive a pass that will excuse them from class. Be advised that students are responsible for any assigned work and the opportunity to miss class is at the discretion of the teacher.
Some institutions may also be offering on-site meeting that provide the possibility of an immediate decision regarding their college application.
If you have any questions, please contact Tara Hall.
Michigan College Month
Michigan Achievement Scholarship
Find the path that's right for you! Interested in earning a skill certificate or associate degree? Or are you interested in starting at a community college and transferring to a university? The Community College Guarantee through the Michigan Achievement Scholarship could be for you!
HBCU College Fair
HBCU College 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
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 reach out to Mrs. Everitt. Spots are filling up fast.
For additional questions, please reach out to Mrs. Everitt, Assistant Principal/CTE Coordinator.
Interested in the LOHS Parent Group
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.
LOHS Pick Up and Drop Off Procedures
- LOHS drop off and pick up entrance for students is from SCRIPPS RD 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.
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
A-Cot Christy Bell
Cou-Grz Melissa Bruno
Gu-Led Natalie Parraghi
Lee- Pep Michele Novak
Peq-Sta Alicia Conner
Ste-Z Scott Boeneman
Resources for Families
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.