Mid-year student achievement data presented at Feb. 8 Lake Orion school board meeting

By Megan Kelley Staff Writer LAKE ORION — During its meeting on Feb. 8, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education received the district’s annual presentation on mid-year student achievement data. Joining the board to give the presentation was district data specialist Kirk Webber. The data presented was collected from nationally normed benchmark assessments […]

LOCS School Board amends School of Choice resolution

By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met last week and approved a resolution to their schools of choice enrollment percentages. The board unanimously approved new language to the current SOC resolution. The new resolution was to authorize limited schools of choice enrollment with a target […]

Statement from LOCS Superintendent Ben Kirby regarding MSU shooting

February 14, 2023 Dear LOCS Families- The horrific events that occurred on Monday night on the Michigan State campus concern us all, as parents, as children and as citizens. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by Monday’s incident and the impact it has on those near and far. The senseless act of […]

Orion Art Center hosts middle school artists’ exhibition

Art Center announces scholarship opportunity for high school artists By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — The Orion Art Center (OAC) is opening the doors on their first exhibit of 2023 this month, showcasing artwork from all three local middle schools. Art teachers Jerry Brazeau from Scripps Middle School, Amanda Miller from Waldon Middle […]

LOCS Board of Education reorganizes, elects new officers for 2023

Birgit McQuiston takes over as board president By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education returned from holiday break for their first meeting of 2023 on Jan. 11. The first portion of the meeting was dedicated to the swearing in of board members Steve Drakos, Jake Singer […]

Senior of the Week — Ivan Dashkevich

Parents: Alena Sletten and Jeremy Sletten Grade: 12 GPA: 4.48 Favorite subject(s): Economics, Math. Extracurricular activities: Forensics, DECA, Chess club, Swim and Dive, Water Polo, Economics team, Social inquiry. Hobbies/Interests: Local TV program host, Intern at Oakland University. Plans after graduation: Study Economics at a university. Ivan is proudest of: Winning 4th in the state […]

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