LOCS Board of Education adopts OCSBA bylaw revision

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 […]

How LOHS is using AI across all subject areas in classrooms

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 […]

LOCS Board of Education approves amendment to option and ground lease agreement for cell tower

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 […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the week: Desiree Abraham

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 […]

LOCS appoints Jennifer Porter as special education supervisor

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 […]

Lake Orion High School Senior of the week: Aidan Adams

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 […]

LOCS school board authorizes financing Orion Center purchase

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 […]

Lake Orion school district renews ThinkLink partnership agreement with Orion Twp. Public Library

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 […]