By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met virtually for a special meeting April 20 to discuss the reopening of their superintendent search. Current Superintendent Marion Ginopolis announced her departure in August of last year. Ginopolis’ contract is expected to expire on June 30. Originally, the new district superintendent […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Even in the midst of a pandemic, Lake Orion Community Schools continues to work to keep up with scheduled bond projects. During their meeting on April 22, the LOCS Board of Education approved several bid awards for series one of the school bond. These bid awards include: • New administration […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. The month of May is designated as Teacher Appreciation month, with this first week considered Teacher Appreciation week. Despite not being in their regular classrooms, they are still playing a crucial role in the lives of LOCS students and […]
By Teddy Rydquist Review Sports Contributor Leading the Lake Orion Dragons boys’ basketball team in scoring in 2019-20 at 16 points per game, guard Cam Sutton announced his commitment to the Rochester University Warriors on May 1. Sutton, who will graduate with the Class of 2020, will begin his collegiate career as a member of […]
After a one-month hiatus, the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education re-opened its search for the next superintendent. Below is the letter LOCS Board of Education President Jim Weidman shared with the community on April 21. Dear LOCS Community- The Covid-19 crisis has altered all aspects of our daily lives and, for many […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Lake Orion Review. Anyone who doesn’t understand what “Dragon Strong” means only has to review how Lake Orion Community Schools staff, students, and families are bravely coping and making it through the current COVID-19 crisis. Despite school closure until fall […]
By Teddy Rydquist Review Sports Contributor Simply by glancing at the record board located inside the gymnasium at Lake Orion High School, one can tell Josie Arnold is one of the most accomplished runners to ever compete for the Dragons. A member of the 4-by-400 and 4-by-800-meter school-record relay teams, she is also in second-place […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the March 11 Lake Orion Community Schools school board meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business and Finance John Fitzgerald went over the district’s budget development timeline, assumptions and three-year forecast. The three-year forecast covers the fiscal years of the 2020-21 school year through the 2022-23 school year. “The value of […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer As schools and businesses face statewide shutdowns and residents are forced to socially distance and self-quarantine to help flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19, many are scrambling to maintain healthy habits and strong mental health. The North Oakland Community Coalition is working to provide resources to local […]
Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education President Jim Weidman announced on the district’s website that the search process for a new superintendent is suspended indefinitely. In a letter to the community, Weidman said the search was suspended because of the COVID-19 outbreak, which would prevent the board from conducting the process as it had […]