Webber Elementary Principal Jennifer Goethals was recently named the Region 7 Principal of the Year by the Michigan Elementary and Middle School Principals Association. Goethals’ LOCS administrative career began in 2003 at Oakview Middle School where she was the assistant principal. In 2008, she took over as principal of Blanche Sims Elementary School and stayed […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer GMB Architects Tom Van DeGriend and Mitchell Duyser gave their final summary presentation for phase one of the school bond construction projects, saying four projects would be going out to bid soon. The presentation came during the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education met on Dec. 4. “We’re very […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. One very important responsibility we have in Lake Orion Community Schools is to ensure that we are communicating effectively with all district stakeholders. This is not an easy task because the message may vary depending on the audience for […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick Arnett presented Lake Orion Community Schools enrollment numbers and projections to the school board on Nov. 20. The numbers presented were not the official audited headcount numbers, and were strictly resident only students, Arnett said. Overall, the district saw a 70-student increase across all […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion Community School Board of Education met on Nov. 20 for their regularly scheduled meeting and discussed the first reading of several policy revisions. One of the more divisive recommendations to come from the policy committee included boardmember remote participation. “Policy 0100, that is a recommendation from the […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. Lake Orion Community Schools prides itself as a destination district within the state of Michigan. Consistency emerges in the district’s steady enrollment numbers, information that was shared by LOCS Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Rick Arnett during his annual […]
The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Dec. 11 to interview search firms to assist the district in the search for a new superintendent. — M.K.
Lake Orion High School held their popular Real Talk program last week. The full-day program, designed to support students as they deal with issues affecting them, was held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the CERC building According the LOCS website, the goal of Real Talk is “to help eliminate the acceptability of all forms […]
By Megan Kelley Review Writer The Lake Orion High School girls volleyball team ended their season in Battle Creek with a loss in the state semifinals. The young Dragon team found themselves on a hot run during both districts and regionals, defeating OAA Red leaders Clarkston High School and always-impressive Stoney Creek to make it […]
LOCS Superintendent Marion Ginopolis will regularly share thoughts and updates about district-related topics in The Review. As we approach the many holidays ahead, the spirit of giving to others becomes apparent as Lake Orion Community School District children collect food items, clothing, and other gift items to provide to others who are less fortunate. It […]