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 […]
Host families for foreign exchange students needed By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education received a presentation on the high school’s SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) during its meeting on April 26. “A couple years ago, Lake Orion Community Schools started their student exchange visitor […]
11th Spartan Award in the past 14 years By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — Lake Orion High School’s yearbook class has once again been awarded the Spartan Award from The Michigan Interscholastic Press Association for the 2022 Lake Orion High School Dragon Yearbook. During this year’s awards, judges commented on the yearbook’s coverage, […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer LAKE ORION — It’s like the late singer Whitney Houston said, “I believe the children are our future.” And while it isn’t necessarily expected of them, they have their own views of the world. They might not be able to vote, but they can still use their voices to make […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer ORION TWP. — On April 17, Lake Orion Community Schools administrators held their first Safety Summit at Lake Orion High School to review the district’s safety and security practices, provide information on potential future improvements and answer questions from parents and community members. Superintendent Ben Kirby hosted the summit, with […]