By Megan Kelley Review Writer During the early summer months, Lake Orion Community Schools held out hope that at some point this summer they would be able to hold an in-person graduation ceremony for the 2020 graduating class. While many things have been up in the air, LOCS was able to pull off a graduation […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer During their July 22 meeting, Lake Orion Community School’s presented their return to school plan for the fall. In last week’s issue of The Lake Orion Review we covered LOCS’s in-person learning option. The second option for student’s, this coming school year, is a fully online virtual learning option. Virtual […]
The Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education met on Monday for a special meeting to fill the vacant trustee position. The board interviewed four candidates before unanimously selecting Mary Jo Burchart. The board was tasked with filling in the vacant seat when Secretary Dana Mermell left the board on July 16 just weeks after […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met for their regularly scheduled meeting on July 22. The main focus of discussion revolved around the district’s return to school plan this fall, presented by Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer. Michigan is currently in phase four of the […]
Nine candidates have filed their application to run for Lake Orion Community School’s Board of Education. The nine candidates will vie for one of the four open positions on the board on the November ballot. They are each four-year terms. The candidate list includes two incumbent board members: Trustee Scott Taylor and Vice President Birgit […]
The Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) district is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. LOCS Board of Education Secretary Dana Mermell sent a letter to the board resigning her position on July 16, effective immediately. The board officially accepted Mermell’s resignation during their July 22 meeting. An individual will […]
Anjali Desai Parents: Sonal and Samir Desai GPA: 4.446 College: Michigan State University Scholarships: MSU Honors College STATE scholarship, Stadium Drive Elementary School Scholarship, Professorial Assistantship Research Position. Clubs/Activities/Sports: LOHS Feature Twirler, Team Baton Twirling, Co-Vice President of Science National Honors Society, Co-President of Dragon MD, National Honors Society, Cultural Outreach, student tutoring. Awards/Certificates: National […]
Update: The deadline to submit your letter of interest has changed to July 31, 2020. Lake Orion Community Schools (LOCS) is seeking applications for the current vacant position on the board of education. LOCS Board of Education Secretary Dana Mermell sent a letter to the board resigning her position on July 16, effective immediately. The board […]
It is with great honor that I officially begin today as the Superintendent of Schools at Lake Orion Community Schools. I am eager to become part of this tremendous district and look forward to growing with the schools and community. I have worked in public schools for 27 years, over 20 as a building or […]
Contract is for three years The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education wrapped up their superintendent search process on June 9 by finalizing the district’s contract with Ben Kirby. Kirby’s contract will extend from July 20 of this year through June 30, 2023. He was hired by a unanimous vote. “Thank you, everybody. The […]