By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met for a work session meeting where the board, superintendent and cabinet reviewed the first year progress, year two plans and year two outcomes of the district’s strategic plan. The board approved the new strategic plan in April 2022. […]
Rental, milk, enrichment camps fees to increase By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on June 14, Lake Orion Community Schools administration provided an update to the Board of Education on changes in district fees charged to the public for a variety of programs and services. “This is an annual update […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer INDEPENDENCE TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s graduating class of 2023 received their diplomas last week at Pine Knob Music Theatre where 540 Dragons celebrated their achievements and looked excitedly to the future. The commencement ceremony on June 6 featured speeches from Board of Education President Birgit McQuiston, Superintendent Ben […]
This week, Lake Orion Community Schools announced Sara Wendland as the new principal of Waldon Middle School. Wendland became assistant principal at Waldon in 2021 after spending several years as both a middle school and high school English teacher in Royal Oak. “During my time here, I have grown to love being part of this […]
By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week for a regularly scheduled meeting which included the district’s Truth in Budget and Taxation hearing and the review and approval of the 2023 Tax Rate Request form. The purpose of the Truth in Budget and Taxation […]
School board approves creation of technology director position By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on May 31, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education unanimously approved hiring a new director of special education and the creation of a new technology director position. Due to the recent retirement of Julie […]
The winners of this year’s Ted Swietlik “Heart of a Dragon Scholarship” are Lake Orion High School students Anthony Schulte and Madison Merrell. The scholarship was established seven years ago by the Television Production Workshop (TPW) alumni in memory of Ted Swietlik, a 2014 graduate of Lake Orion High School. Ted was a two-year member […]
New elementary building to open in the fall By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — Dozens of current and past residents of Lake Orion gathered at Blanche Sims Elementary School over the weekend to reminisce and say goodbye to the almost 73-year-old facility. In attendance were many former and current students and staff, several […]
Open house, final tours set for May 21 By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The clock is almost up on the old Blanche Sims elementary school facility. With school ending and construction nearing completion on the new Blanche Sims facility, Lake Orion Community Schools is inviting members of the community to see the […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School held their final signing day of the year to honor 14 student athletes who signed letters of intent to play their respective sports at various colleges across the country and one internationally. This final group of students join 19 other Dragon athletes who […]