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 […]

LOCS Board of Education discusses future bond plans

District’s goal is to have a bond proposal on the Nov. 2025 ballot By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed assessing needs, timelines and more details of a future bond during a workshop meeting on Sept. 11. Superintendent Heidi Mercer updated the board on the […]

LOCS school board, superintendent discuss year three of strategic plan

Strategic Plan runs from 2022 through 2027 By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education discussed year three of their strategic plan during a work session on Aug. 14. As prior to last school year, five focus areas outlined the district’s goals ahead of the upcoming […]

Lake Orion schools reinstates special education supervisor position

By Joseph Goral Staff Writer jgoral@mihomepaper.com  LAKE ORION — The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education reinstated its special education supervisor position at its meeting on Aug. 28. The move was approved by a 6-0 vote. Trustee Scott Taylor was absent from the meeting. The district has not had the position in at least […]