By Jim Newell Review Writer Superintendent Marion Ginopolis received a “highly effective” rating from the Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members in her annual performance review, presented at the board’s Dec. 14 meeting. The evaluation represents Ginopolis’s performance over the 2015-16 school year and is “based on the district’s strategic Goals and Objectives,” […]
By Jim Newell Review Writer The Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education voted unanimously at its board meeting Dec. 14 to sell the district’s administration building on Lapeer Road in the Village of Lake Orion. The sale is part of the district’s restructuring plans and selling the building will help rebuild a fund balance […]
Lady Dragons set team, individual varsity records The Lake Orion varsity girls swim and dive team completed their season with a convincing showing at the state championship meet on Nov. 19, finishing in eighth place as a team. This is the fourth consecutive top-10 finish for the Lady Dragons at the state meet. Senior […]
Dark Horse fueled by Dragon fire On Nov. 12-13 I had the privilege of tagging along as an observer with the newly formed Scripps Middle School Robotics Team, heading to the Great Lakes Bay Region FTC Robotics Qualifier, at Bullock Creek High School in Midland. Being that our team is newly formed, (team shirts […]
By Georgia Thelen Review Staff Writer The Lake Orion High School Thespian Troupe 2898 will be performing their fall production of The Man Who Came to Dinner at the Lake Orion High School Performing Arts Center Nov. 17-19 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. “It’s a comedy but it’s a Hollywood satire,” […]
This Tuesday residents will vote for Lake Orion Community Schools Board of Education members. There are five candidates running for four spots on the board. The candidates are: Scott Taylor Family/Occupation: I have been happily married to my wife, Jen for almost 13 years. We have 2 daughters, Natalee who is 11 and attends Oakview […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer When compared against 28 other districts in Oakland County, Lake Orion students rank it the top 10 in every category on the state’s M-STEP test. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Heidi Mercer recently presented to the board of education the rankings and a breakdown of issues affecting students. […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer Many people in the community may have enjoyed the smiling faces in the Homecoming Parade, the halftime activities at the football game or seeing their kids get dressed up for the Homecoming dance. And while Homecoming week in Lake Orion has ended, many people probably never thought about the […]
Orion Oaks celebrates 20 years By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer The smiling, sweaty faces, the laughter and joy that comes from running around a grass track – it’s the kind of activity kids love. And teachers and parents, too. Orion Oaks Elementary held its annual Fun Run fundraiser on Thursday, seeking to raise money […]
By Jim Newell Review Staff Writer Lake Orion has named Christopher Corteg as the new coach for the girls varsity soccer team, and Corteg said he’s looking forward to taking the helm once the season starts this spring. Corteg is an experienced coach whose career spans 40 years. He was the girls varsity coach at […]