By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education voted 7-0 to adopt an Oakland County School Boards Association (OCSBA) bylaw revision in October. The revision allows an exception for a member of the Board of Directors to complete their term on the board if they are elected […]
Lake Orion High School began using AI last year By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion High School students are using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom and teachers and students say it can be a helpful tool to complete schoolwork, get instant feedback and provide help when a teacher is […]
Lake Orion High School’s new Health Occupations Student Ambassadors club (HOSA) is participating in the seventh annual Gift of Life HOSA challenge from Oct. 7 to Nov. 1. Students will register new organ donors and educate their communities about the impact of donations during the challenge. The need for organ donation is urgent, with around […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — During their meeting on Oct. 9, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education approved an amendment to an option and ground lease agreement with TowerCo 2013 LLC for the construction of a cell tower on East Clarkston Road. This amendment allows an additional six months […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion High School’s Cultural Outreach program will host a Culture Night celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Guests can visit to celebrate and learn about different cultures and identities. Visitors of all ages can attend free of charge […]
Parents: David and Alison Abraham GPA: 4.05 Favorite subject(s): Psychology and chemistry Extracurricular activities: Tennis and marching band Hobbies/Interests: Camping and walking my dog. Plans after graduation: Attend Grand Valley State University and major in psychology. Desiree is proudest of: Playing my clarinet for 7 years, and devoting a lot of time to band. I […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education appointed Special Education Teacher Consultant Jennifer Porter as the district’s new special education supervisor on Sept. 25. Porter mentored and trained new teachers, led a team of special education coaches focused on compliance and standardizing process across the […]
Parent(s): Jeff and Gina Adams GPA: 3.824 Favorite subject(s): Math and History Extracurricular activities: playing Varsity football Hobbies/Interests: Watch movies, workout and spend time with family. Plans after graduation: attend Oakland University and study accounting. Aidan is most proud of: having certain opportunities other may not have. Aidan makes a contribution by: I treat others […]
Principal amount not to exceed $3.5 million By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education authorized financing the Orion Center purchase on a principal amount not to exceed $3.5M during its meeting on Sept. 25. Financing will be done through limited tax bonds, according to Assistant […]
By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools’ Board of Education approved continuing the district’s ThinkLink partnership agreement on Sept. 25. The agreement’s mission is to develop programs, activities and events for all Orion Township students and their families, advocate the completion of school assignments, ensure every LOCS student has […]